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Pope Francis presses message of Muslim dialogue with Bahrain trip

In an effort to promote inter-faith dialogue, Pope Francis will travel to Bahrain in November to attend the “Bahrain Forum for Dialogue: East and West for Human Coexistence.”

Pope Francis 5 days ago

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.

Roman Catholic September 21

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.

Roman Catholic September 20

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.

Roman Catholic September 20

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.

World September 19

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.

Pope Francis September 16

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."

Pope Francis September 13

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.

Pope Francis September 11

Pope seeks prayers for his ‘peace pilgrimage’ in Kazakhstan

Pope Francis asked for prayers during his public remarks in St. Peter's Square on Sunday ahead of his three-day visit to Kazakhstan to meet with religious leaders.

Roman Catholic September 10

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.