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In Bari, Pope Decries ‘Murderous Indifference’ to a Weeping Middle East
‘For a Middle East without Christians would not be the Middle East,’ said Francis, who also prayed in front of the relics of St. Nicholas over the weekend.
Cardinal Tauran, Leader in Catholic-Muslim Dialogue, Dies at 75
The longtime Vatican diplomat died Thursday in Connecticut after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Religious Structures Next Step in Iraqi Building Process
Aid to the Church in Need presented the charity’s 2017 activity report Wednesday in Rome.
Ex-Vatican Diplomat Found Guilty of Child-Pornography Charges
Msgr. Carlo Alberto Capella, who admitted guilt, was given a five-year prison sentence and fine of 5,000 euro at the close of his two-day trial.
Pope in Geneva: Real Ecumenism Puts Christ Over Division
Lack of unity among Christians is not only ‘openly contrary to the will of Christ,’ but is also ‘a scandal to the world and harms the most holy of causes: the preaching of the Gospel to every creature,’ Francis said June 21.
Pope Says No to Women Priests, Yes to Women in Curial Leadership
Women must continue to be promoted, he said, in Vatican roles.
Abuse Allegations Against Cardinal Theodore McCarrick Are ‘Credible’
In the June 20 statement, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, said the alleged abuse happened nearly 50 years ago.
Pope Francis Criticizes Trump’s ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Migrant Policy
Holy Father backs the U.S. bishops’ opposition to the separation of migrant children from their parents at the Mexican border.
Questions on Sexuality Loom Large Ahead of Youth Synod
The working document for the Oct. 3-28 Synod of Bishops on Young People, the Faith and the Discernment of Vocation was published June 19, and includes contributions from both young people themselves, and bishops’ conferences.
