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Pope Francis Attacked Cancel Culture. His Real Target Is 'Ideological Colonization.'
In his annual address to diplomats accredited to the Holy See this month, Pope Francis came after cancel culture. According to Juan Pablo Cannata,...
January 19, 2022
Vatican Tightens COVID-19 Restrictions, Applies Mandatory Vaccination
In a decree signed Jan. 5, the Vatican tightened its COVID-19 regulations by requiring the use of FFP2 masks (similar to N95 masks) inside and...
January 13, 2022
Pope Francis Celebrates 85th Birthday with Migrants and Refugees from Cyprus
On Friday, Pope Francis celebrated his 85th birthday by meeting with a dozen migrants and refugees who recently arrived in Italy thanks to the...
December 20, 2021
In Rome and at the Vatican, Biden Found Refuge and Welcome in Catholic Community
In Rome and at the Vatican, President Joe Biden found a safe haven from the debates taking place back home, where some U.S. bishops argue Catholic...
November 04, 2021
Unusual Secrecy Attends Biden's First Meeting with Pope Francis as President
President Joe Biden is set to meet with Pope Francis for the first time as president this week.
October 29, 2021
Pope Francis, Emeritus Pope among Group Given Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
According to official Vatican reports, Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI have likely received the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in...
October 28, 2021
Vatican Census Shows Catholicism Growing Everywhere but Europe
A Vatican census released ahead of World Mission Day reveals growing numbers of Catholics in what Pope Francis often refers to as “the global...
October 22, 2021
Scandal-Plagued Catholic Order Denies Hiding Millions in Offshore Accounts
An embattled Catholic religious order accused of hiding almost $300 million in offshore accounts denied any wrongdoing in an online statement,...
October 13, 2021
Pope Francis, Faith Leaders Call for Action ahead of COP26 Climate Summit
Seeking to overcome the dichotomy that has often pitted faith against science, Pope Francis called for “mutual respect” through dialogue.
October 05, 2021
Pope Francis Encourages Young Climate Activists to Build Dialogue
Pope Francis encouraged young climate change activists attending an event in Italy to promote human relationships and environmental protections by...
September 30, 2021
Amid Global Vaccine Inequality, Vatican Weighs Ethics of Booster Shots
The Vatican is currently debating whether it is ethical for people in wealthy countries to receive COVID-19 booster shots while people in poorer...
September 29, 2021
German Cardinal Takes a Break after Report Details Failures in Handling Sex Abuse Cases
Pope Francis has accepted a request from German Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki for a six-month break from his duties as archbishop of the Diocese of...
September 27, 2021
Pope Francis Is Preparing a Radical Reform of the Church's Power Structures
On Oct. 9 and 10, Pope Francis will inaugurate a three-year preparation process for the 2023 Synod, which will focus on reforming the synodal...
September 03, 2021
Amid Resignation Rumors, Pope Francis Says, ‘It Didn’t Even Cross My Mind’
In a recent interview, Pope Francis rejected claims that he would be the second pope in eight years to resign.
September 02, 2021
14 Disabled Children Flee Afghanistan with the Help of Catholic Priest and Nuns
On Wednesday, a Catholic priest managed to flee from the Taliban-run Afghanistan with a group of disabled children and nuns.
August 30, 2021
Christian Family in Afghanistan Appeals to Pope to Help Them Flee Persecution
A Christian family in Afghanistan is appealing to the Vatican to help them escape the country now that the Taliban has taken over.
August 18, 2021
Historic Vatican Trial May Change Catholic Church's Finances Forever
In preparation for the largest trial ever held in Vatican City, 10 Catholic clergymen and laypeople will answer charges of corruption and fraud...
July 27, 2021
General Secretary to US Bishops Resigns amid Misconduct Allegations
On Tuesday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced the resignation of its general secretary, Monsignor Jeffrey Burrill, citing...
July 21, 2021
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