Catholic

Pope to Portugal for bittersweet 'Catholic Woodstock'

The Vatican said about 330,000 young people have registered for an event in Portugal dubbed "the Catholic Woodstock."

By REUTERS
31/07/2023

Israeli scholars delve into Vatican’s Hebrew manuscript collection

A group of over 20 Christian and Jewish clergy and scholars from around the world came together to delve into the treasures of the Vatican's Hebrew manuscript collection.

25/07/2023

Chaldean Catholic leader in Iraq moves to Kurdish region

The overall dispute is symbolic of larger power struggles.

Catholic abbot told to cover cross at Western Wall

The abbot was told that the cross worn at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City was "really big and inappropriate for this place."

19/07/2023

Pope approves Shanghai bishop as Vatican chides China for lack of consultation

The pope had decided to approve Shen "for the greater good" of the Shanghai diocese and because Shen was an "esteemed pastor."

By REUTERS
15/07/2023

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem to be made cardinal in September

The new cardinals will come from countries including the United States, Italy, the pope's native Argentina, Hong Kong, and several others. 

09/07/2023

US Catholic bishop resigns after investigation of abuse cover-up

Pope Francis accepted the resignation of a Tennessee bishop who was facing allegations that he had mishandled a sexual abuse investigation.

By REUTERS
27/06/2023

Vatican 'foreign minister' talks Middle East, Ukraine, China and antisemitism - interview

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher discusses foreign policy and antisemitism with a representative from the American Jewish Committee.

By LISA PALMIERI-BILLIG
01/06/2023

Catholics celebrate 'miracle' as body of long-dead nun found 'incorrupt'

Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster died at the age of 95 but 4 years later, her body seemingly hasn't decayed. This "incorruptibility" has in the past been seen as a sign of sainthood.

Pope allows women to vote at bishops meeting for first time

In the past, women were allowed to attend the synods, a papal advisory body, as auditors but with no right to vote.

By REUTERS
26/04/2023
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