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September 24, 2022

Pope Francis names new Vatican prosecutor after predecessor's retirement

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Gian Pero Milano, the chief prosecutor of Vatican City, after nearly a decade of service to the Holy See.

September 21, 2022

Belgian clergy defy Vatican warnings, debut 'blessings' for same-sex couples

Belgian Catholic bishops have snubbed repeated warnings from the Vatican and Pope Francis against propagating ceremonies for the blessing of same-sex couples.

September 20, 2022

Belgian bishops propose prayers for same-sex couples but not marriage

A group of Belgium bishops have created a proposed text for a prayer liturgy for same-sex couples, possibly violating a 2021 Vatican directive barring church blessings for gay couples.

September 20, 2022

Hong Kong's Cardinal Zen trial delayed after judge contracts COVID-19

The Chinese Communist Part postponed the trial of former bishop of Hong Kong and retired Cardinal Joseph Zen due to the presiding judge's COVID-19 infection.

September 19, 2022

Cardinal Joseph Zen, 90, begins trial in Hong Kong on charges of foreign collusion

Cardinal Joseph Zen, the 90-year-old former archbishop of Hong Kong, begins his formal trial after having been arrested in May for allegedly colluding with foreign forces.

September 19, 2022

Xi Jinping denies Pope's request to meet while both in Kazakhstan

The Vatican reached out to arrange a meeting between Pope Francis and Chinese President Xi Jinping while both were in Kazakhstan, but the Chinese government declined.

September 16, 2022

Pope Francis: Western society has 'taken the wrong path' on assisted suicide, abortion

Pope Francis expressed grief at the eroding morals of Western civilization on Thursday aboard the papal airplane, saying society is going down the "wrong paths."

September 13, 2022

Pope Francis seen in wheelchair in trip to Kazakhstan, open to meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Pope Francis arrived in Kazakhstan on Tuesday to begin his three-day 'pilgrimage of peace' during which he will be meeting with secular and religious leaders.

September 10, 2022

German Catholic bishops fail to update teachings on sex after clash with Pope Francis

Roman Catholic bishops in Germany failed to rally the required two-thirds majority to dramatically alter church teachings on sex, gender and masturbation.

September 10, 2022

First responders on 9/11: 'The hope they brought was real,' says Maine faith leader

Bishop Robert Deeley of Portland, Maine, recalls being 'across the Boston Harbor' from Logan Airport, where the 9/11 attacks originated. He shared memories of first responders.