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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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."

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

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.

Pope seeks prayers for his ‘peace pilgrimage’ in Kazakhstan

September 11, 2022

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.

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

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.

Pope Francis repeats warning of 'third world war'

September 9, 2022

Pope Francis repeats warning of 'third world war'

Pope Francis repeated his warning of an ongoing World War III being fought piecemeal across the globe during an audience with pontifical representatives.

John Paul I, briefly serving, 'smiling' pope, is beatified

September 4, 2022

John Paul I, briefly serving, 'smiling' pope, is beatified

Pope Francis beatified the late Pope John Paul I in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, moving the pontiff one step closer to sainthood.

Pope Francis: World already in 'third World War' being fought piecemeal

September 1, 2022

Pope Francis: World already in 'third World War' being fought piecemeal

Pope Francis referred to the modern geopolitical climate as the beginning of the "third World War" Wednesday during a general audience at the Vatican.