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Pope appoints first woman to Vatican foreign ministry post
Pope Francis named Francesca Di Giovanni, a longtime Vatican official, as an undersecretary in the Vatican's foreign ministry office, making her the first woman to hold a managerial position at the Vatican Secretariat of State.
Vatican wartime archives ready for new batch of scholars
After decades of anticipation, the Vatican archives are ready to welcome, starting March 2, scores of scholars...
Retired pope’s name to be removed as co-author of book on celibacy
At the request of retired Pope Benedict XVI, his name will be removed as co-author of a book defending priestly celibacy.
Former cardinal moves from Kansas friary to new location
Theodore McCarrick, the former cardinal who was laicized by the Vatican in 2019 after numerous claims of abuse by him were substantiated, moved Jan. 3 from the Capuchin Franciscan friary in Kansas where he had been living ...
Baptism is first step on path of humility, Pope says
In asking to be baptized, Jesus exemplifies the Christian calling to follow along the path of humility and meekness rather than pride, Pope Francis said.
Retired pope, Vatican cardinal write book defending priestly celibacy
"From the Depths of Our Hearts," a defense of priestly celibacy, is written jointly by retired Pope Benedict XVI ...
Amid threat of war, world must not give up hope, Pope tells diplomats
Hope is the virtue needed to approach the coming year, especially when the looming threat of war surrounds a humanity scarred by violence, Pope Francis said.
USCCB president urges world leaders to pursue dialogue, seek peace
Hours after Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles ...
Pope will celebrate Mass with bishops from 19 Mediterranean countries
Pope Francis will travel to the southern Italian seaport city of Bari in late February to close a meeting of bishops from countries bordering the Mediterranean, the Vatican confirmed.
Pope prays for dialogue as tensions mount between U.S., Iran
Pope Francis led pilgrims in prayers for peace as tensions between the United States and Iran escalated following the assassination of a top Iranian general.
N.J. compensation program deadline extended for childhood victims of Church sexual abuse
Camille S. Biros and Kenneth R. Feinberg, administrators of the New Jersey statewide Independent Victim Compensation Program (IVCP), announced Jan. 2 that the program’s deadline has been extended to Jan. 31, 2020, for the registration of new allegations and to Feb. 15, 2020, for the submission of all claims.
'Violence in the name of God is blasphemy,' USCCB president says
Decrying the acts of religious violence that have taken place during the Christmas season, the president of the U.S. bishops declared: "Violence in the name of God is blasphemy."
U.S. Catholic Church stands in solidarity with immigrants and refugees
Globally, there are more than 70 million people who have been forcibly displaced from their homes due to political instability, violence, and economic hardship.
How to watch the Holy Father’s Christmas season Masses
Pope Francis' 2019-20 Christmas season celebrations will include the usual liturgies and traditions, all of which can be viewed on Eternal Word Television Network.
Bishop, former chaplain to queen, to be received into Catholic Church
A former chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II is to be received into the Catholic Church.
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