Claire Giangravé

Religion News Service

Who Are the Catholic Bishops Drafting the Controversial Communion Document?

Last week, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted to draft a controversial document on Communion, widely seen as an effort to deny the...

Who Are the Catholic Bishops Drafting the Controversial Communion Document?

In Biden Communion Debate, US Bishops' Show Willingness to Test Pope Francis

Next month, the U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference is expected to address at its spring general assembly the question of whether President Joe Biden...

In Biden Communion Debate, US Bishops' Show Willingness to Test Pope Francis

Prosecutors Request Arrest Warrant for Italian Financier Named in Vatican Scandals

Italian prosecutors have requested an arrest warrant for financier Gianluigi Torzi. Torzi, who is already embroiled in a legal battle with the...

Prosecutors Request Arrest Warrant for Italian Financier Named in Vatican Scandals

After Nice Attacks, Pope Francis and French Catholics Call for Peace with Muslims

Pope Francis and French Catholics are calling for peace with Muslims following a series of terror attacks on Thursday that left three dead.

October 30, 2020

After Nice Attacks, Pope Francis and French Catholics Call for Peace with Muslims

Clergy Shortage Grows to More Than 3k Catholics for Every Priest, Vatican Data Shows

New data shows that the number of Catholic clergy members has dramatically decreased in the last several years. From 2017 to 2018, there was a...

October 19, 2020

Clergy Shortage Grows to More Than 3k Catholics for Every Priest, Vatican Data Shows

Pompeo, On Impromptu Visit to Rome, Warns Vatican on China Deal

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an impromptu visit to the Vatican on Wednesday and issued a stern reminder that faith leaders must “exercise a...

October 01, 2020

Pompeo, On Impromptu Visit to Rome, Warns Vatican on China Deal

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Cardinal Named in Vatican Financial Scandals

On Thursday, Pope Francis reportedly accepted high-ranking-prelate Cardinal Angelo Becciu's resignation from his role as the head of the Vatican’s...

September 25, 2020

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Cardinal Named in Vatican Financial Scandals

Pope Francis Calls for a Day of Fasting and Prayer for Lebanon

Pope Francis called for a day of prayer and fasting for Lebanon following a massive explosion that left dozens dead and thousands injured.

September 03, 2020

Pope Francis Calls for a Day of Fasting and Prayer for Lebanon

Amid Pandemic, Domestic and Sexual Abuse Is Skyrocketing, Activists Worry That News Is Being Buried

Amid the pandemic, an upcoming presidential election and civil unrest, activists worry that sexual and domestic violence victims are being pushed...

August 31, 2020

Amid Pandemic, Domestic and Sexual Abuse Is Skyrocketing, Activists Worry That News Is Being Buried

Cathedral at Nantes Is Targeted by Arsonist, French Catholics Fear Their Religion Is under Attack

In light of a recent arson attack at the cathedral of Nantes, French Catholics fear that their religion may be in trouble.

Cathedral at Nantes Is Targeted by Arsonist, French Catholics Fear Their Religion Is under Attack

Vatican-Owned Hospital Makes History by Separating Conjoined Twins from Africa

A Vatican-owned hospital made history this week after doctors were able to successfully separate conjoined twins brought to Rome from the Central...

Vatican-Owned Hospital Makes History by Separating Conjoined Twins from Africa

Tour Guides for Vatican Museums Push for New Policies to Prevent Overcrowding following COVID-19

Following the coronavirus pandemic, tour guides for Vatican Museums are pushing for new policies that will prevent overcrowding.

Tour Guides for Vatican Museums Push for New Policies to Prevent Overcrowding following COVID-19

Amid Mounting Protests in the US, Pope Francis Calls for Unity in Diversity

During a Pentecost service over the weekend, Pope Francis called for unity following the death of George Floyd.

Amid Mounting Protests in the US, Pope Francis Calls for Unity in Diversity

Vatican Reiterates Two-State Solution as Israeli-Palestinian Relations Escalate

Following the swearing-in of Israel's emergency government over the weekend, the Vatican issued a statement reinforcing its support for a two-state...

Vatican Reiterates Two-State Solution as Israeli-Palestinian Relations Escalate

With Two Swift Moves, Pope Francis Rekindles Hope for Financial Reform

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Vatican has fallen on difficult financial times.

With Two Swift Moves, Pope Francis Rekindles Hope for Financial Reform

Canadian Catholic Bishop Funds Research for a Safe and Efficient Coronavirus Vaccine

Archbishop J. Michael Miller of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, Canada, has chosen to financially support a research facility looking for a...

Canadian Catholic Bishop Funds Research for a Safe and Efficient Coronavirus Vaccine

With Caution and Concern, Catholic Masses Scheduled to Resume in Italy

A protocol allowing Catholic faithful to attend Mass was signed Thursday by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte; the president of the Italian Bishops’...

With Caution and Concern, Catholic Masses Scheduled to Resume in Italy

Pope Francis and the Vatican Commit to Aiding Internally Displaced People

In a press conference on Tuesday, Pope Francis voiced his dedication to helping internally displaced people, especially amid the pandemic.

Pope Francis and the Vatican Commit to Aiding Internally Displaced People

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