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Bishop Barron says Catholic Synod will debate strategies, not doctrinal changes: 'Take the pope at his word'

July 8, 2023

Bishop Barron says Catholic Synod will debate strategies, not doctrinal changes: 'Take the pope at his word'

Bishop Robert Barron, who was elected as a delegate to the Catholic Church's upcoming global synod, says he trusts Pope Francis's leadership in the conference.

'Red-pilled bishop' faces Vatican probe after accusing Pope Francis of 'undermining' Catholic faith

June 28, 2023

'Red-pilled bishop' faces Vatican probe after accusing Pope Francis of 'undermining' Catholic faith

The Vatican has reportedly opened a formal investigation into the diocese of Bishop Joseph Strickland following years of public criticism against Pope Francis, whom he has accused of weakness.

Vatican peace envoy en route to Moscow after aborted Wagner mutiny

June 27, 2023

Vatican peace envoy en route to Moscow after aborted Wagner mutiny

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi is set to arrive in Moscow on Wednesday to conduct peace talks with Russian officials on behalf of Pope Francis, who continues to recover from abdominal surgery.

Baltimore woman, an immigrant from Cuba, is one step closer to sainthood

June 24, 2023

Baltimore woman, an immigrant from Cuba, is one step closer to sainthood

The Vatican has advanced for canonization the cause of Mother Mary Lange, an immigrant from Cuba who founded the Oblate Sisters of Providence. The faith-filled woman was of African descent.

Pope returns to Vatican after hospital stay for abdominal surgery

June 16, 2023

Pope returns to Vatican after hospital stay for abdominal surgery

Pope Francis was discharged from Gemelli Hospital in Rome, on Friday, after spending more than a week in recovery from his abdominal surgery.

Pope Francis makes first public appearance post-surgery, visits children's ward before discharge from hospital

June 15, 2023

Pope Francis makes first public appearance post-surgery, visits children's ward before discharge from hospital

Pope Francis met Thursday with officials from the Vatican, the medical staff caring for him, and children in the hospital where he is staying.

Pope Francis expected to be released from hospital in coming days following abdominal surgery

June 14, 2023

Pope Francis expected to be released from hospital in coming days following abdominal surgery

Following an abdominal surgery last week, Pope Francis is expected to be released from the hospital "in the coming days." Francis has been recovering without complications.

Remembering Fox News legend Mario Biasetti: 'He did it all'

June 14, 2023

Remembering Fox News legend Mario Biasetti: 'He did it all'

Mario Biasetti, the former Fox News Rome bureau chief and cameraman, died at 96. Mario traveled the world covering some of the most consequential stories.

Pope Francis still undergoing respiratory therapy, blood tests normal

June 13, 2023

Pope Francis still undergoing respiratory therapy, blood tests normal

Pope Francis, who is still recovering from an abdominal surgery he under went last week, received positive results from his most recent blood tests.

Vatican court orders climate protestors to pay $30K in damages for gluing hands to priceless statue

June 12, 2023

Vatican court orders climate protestors to pay $30K in damages for gluing hands to priceless statue

A Vatican court ordered two climate activists to pay over 28,000 euros ($30,000) in damages for glueing their hands to the base of an over 2,000-year-old statue.