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Women's voices and votes loom large as pope is set to open a Vatican meeting on church's future

October 2, 2023

Women's voices and votes loom large as pope is set to open a Vatican meeting on church's future

Women are pushing for key changes in the Catholic Church, as Pope Francis has called on them to be brave in mobilizing for action.

As Catholic Church faces precarious cultural time, Bishop Robert Barron of Minnesota models thoughtful faith

October 1, 2023

As Catholic Church faces precarious cultural time, Bishop Robert Barron of Minnesota models thoughtful faith

The Vatican in Rome will host the Synod on Synodality, led by Pope Francis, in October. Bishop Robert Barron on Minnesota, a delegate, has thoughts about a "welcoming" Catholic Church.

Vatican examining findings of investigation of former Australian bishop accused of child sex abuse

September 19, 2023

Vatican examining findings of investigation of former Australian bishop accused of child sex abuse

The Vatican is considering the findings of an investigation into Christopher Saunders, a former Australian bishop accused of sexually assaulting and grooming dozens of youths and men.

Wartime letter show Pope Pius XII may have known about Holocaust earlier than previously thought

September 18, 2023

Wartime letter show Pope Pius XII may have known about Holocaust earlier than previously thought

A letter from World War II recently discovered in the Vatican archives shows that Pope Pius XII knew about the Holocaust earlier than previously known.

Catholic Church beatifies Polish family who sheltered Jews during WWII: 'Paid the highest price of martyrdom'

September 10, 2023

Catholic Church beatifies Polish family who sheltered Jews during WWII: 'Paid the highest price of martyrdom'

The Ulma family, who sheltered Jews in Poland during World War II and were killed by Nazis, were beatified on Sunday. Wiktoria Ulma's unborn child was also included.

Vatican clarifies Pope Francis' remarks after Ukraine blasts spread of Russian 'imperialist propaganda'

August 30, 2023

Vatican clarifies Pope Francis' remarks after Ukraine blasts spread of Russian 'imperialist propaganda'

The Vatican attempted to quell anger at Pope Francis regarding his comments praising Russia's imperial past, saying he did not intend to praise today's Russia.

Pope Francis calls for a peaceful end to Niger’s crisis following the country's military coup

August 21, 2023

Pope Francis calls for a peaceful end to Niger’s crisis following the country's military coup

While countries in West Africa have threatened to restore order in Niger with foreign armed forces, Pope Francis is calling for a peaceful solution.

US Catholic Church under explicit attack, archbishop warns — but says there's hope

August 10, 2023

US Catholic Church under explicit attack, archbishop warns — but says there's hope

Authentic, orthodox education on theology and organized social solidarity are the only way forward for U.S. Catholics, says Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco.

Pope Francis laments 'secularism, indifference to God,' urges recommitment to Jesus at World Youth Day vespers

August 2, 2023

Pope Francis laments 'secularism, indifference to God,' urges recommitment to Jesus at World Youth Day vespers

Pope Francis urged courage in the face of secularized culture and indifference to God during his vespers address on Wednesday at the Jerónimos Monastery in Portugal.

Vatican diplomat to Ukraine, Russia meets with Biden at White House

July 19, 2023

Vatican diplomat to Ukraine, Russia meets with Biden at White House

A Vatican diplomat who has met with high-level officials in both Ukraine and Russia sat down for a conversation with President Biden on Tuesday evening.