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Catholic priests identifying as 'liberal' or 'progressive' have 'all but vanished' from seminaries: study

November 9, 2023

Catholic priests identifying as 'liberal' or 'progressive' have 'all but vanished' from seminaries: study

Catholic priests are rapidly trending toward conservative political views and orthodox theology, according to a study from the Catholic University of America.

Pope Francis reaffirms priesthood is 'reserved for men,' cannot be changed to include women

October 26, 2023

Pope Francis reaffirms priesthood is 'reserved for men,' cannot be changed to include women

Pope Francis once again squashes activists' hopes for female ordination to the priesthood in a Spanish-language book released in Italian this week.

Nicaragua sends 12 imprisoned Roman Catholic priests to Italy in agreement with the Vatican

October 19, 2023

Nicaragua sends 12 imprisoned Roman Catholic priests to Italy in agreement with the Vatican

A dozen imprisoned Roman Catholic priests in Nicaragua has been stripped of their citizenship and sent to Rome, Italy, in an agreement reached with the Vatican.

Catholic cardinal in Jerusalem offers himself to Hamas in exchange for children held hostage in Gaza

October 16, 2023

Catholic cardinal in Jerusalem offers himself to Hamas in exchange for children held hostage in Gaza

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top papal respresentative in Jerusalem, said he'll do "anything" to bring "those children back home" from Gaza.

Israeli foreign minister expects clear, unequivocal condemnation from Vatican over Hamas' attack: reports

October 15, 2023

Israeli foreign minister expects clear, unequivocal condemnation from Vatican over Hamas' attack: reports

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen issued harsh wards toward Vatican officials for not condemning the Hamas-led attacks on Israel resulting in over 1,200 deaths on Oct. 7, 2023.

Vatican offers to mediate Israel-Gaza conflict, negotiate hostage release

October 14, 2023

Vatican offers to mediate Israel-Gaza conflict, negotiate hostage release

Vatican City Secretary of State Pietro Parolin said Saturday that the Holy See is prepared to mediate peace talks between Israel and Hamas.

Pope affirms Israel has 'right' to 'defend themselves,’ mourns innocents in Gaza

October 12, 2023

Pope affirms Israel has 'right' to 'defend themselves,’ mourns innocents in Gaza

Pope Francis affirmed Israel's right to defend itself during a general audience but mourned the loss of innocent life in Gaza as well

Pope opens Synod, warns against 'political calculations' and 'ideological battles' in the Catholic Church

October 4, 2023

Pope opens Synod, warns against 'political calculations' and 'ideological battles' in the Catholic Church

Pope Francis is cautioning participants in the worldwide Synod on Synodality not to treat the global meeting as a political debate or parliamentary argument.

Pope Francis rebukes 'irresponsible' US on climate change compared to China, says world's at 'breaking point'

October 4, 2023

Pope Francis rebukes 'irresponsible' US on climate change compared to China, says world's at 'breaking point'

Pope Francis issued a new climate change plea scolding the United States on emissions compared to China and deeming the Western lifestyle "irresponsible."

Cardinals dissatisfied by Pope Francis' answers on LGBT blessings and ordination of women, demand 'yes or no'

October 3, 2023

Cardinals dissatisfied by Pope Francis' answers on LGBT blessings and ordination of women, demand 'yes or no'

A group of cardinals is pushing Pope Francis and the Holy See for simple yes or no answers to five points of doctrine it believes are becoming unclear.