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This is a still from the documentary film “Nuns vs. The Vatican” written and directed by Lorena Luciano.

Father Rupnik’s alleged victim receives standing ovation at documentary premiere

September 26, 2025
A new documentary on the abuses allegedly committed by Father Marko Rupnik and survivors' pursuit of justice received high praise at the Toronto International Film Festival, or TIFF, including for Gloria Branciani, an alleged victim who received a four-minute standing ...
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‘Called to Joy of Love’ is theme of National Marriage Week Feb. 7-14

February 7, 2022
"Called to the Joy of Love" is the theme of this year's National Marriage Week USA Feb. 7-14. The week includes World Marriage Day, which this year is Feb. 13.
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Looking toward Olympics, pope emphasizes unity, peace

February 4, 2022
The “true gold medal” at the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games goes to everything that helps the global community be more welcoming and accepting of all people, Pope Francis said.
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A year into presidency, criticism over immigration continues for Biden

February 3, 2022
Immigration supporters say that while they welcomed President Joe Biden's 2020 election, when it comes to immigration policy, his administration, a year into its first term, has left much to be desired.
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Pakistani Christians mourn after gun attack on two ministers kills one

February 2, 2022
The daylight attack by motorcycle-riding gunmen on two Church of Pakistan ministers, killing one and wounding another, has reignited fears among Pakistan's beleaguered minority community.
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Knowing Black Catholic history can combat racism, professor says

February 1, 2022
The history of Black Catholics and other marginalized people in the U.S. church covering more than two centuries is one worth knowing and can guide the church's response to the challenges of racism and social justice, historian Shannen Dee Williams ...
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Cardinals cite retired pope’s outreach to victims, action against abusers

January 31, 2022
A cardinal who had served as an aide to now-retired Pope Benedict XVI and was present for his meetings with survivors of clerical sexual abuse said he "never found in him any shadow or attempt to hide or minimize anything."
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