Bishop Strickland removed from diocese after accusing pope of backing ‘attack on the sacred’
Pope Francis has "relieved" Bishop Joseph E. Strickland from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, the Holy See Press Office announced Nov. 11.
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Abuse victim asks pope to hear ‘adults who were wronged,’ show ‘the way’ in Rupnik case
It took 10 months for the Vatican to reopen Father Marko Rupnik's case -- from the first reports on the case of Slovenian mosaic artist in December 2022 and the first alleged victims' testimonies at that time, to dismissal of ...
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After Beijing meeting, pope’s envoy to return to Moscow, Russian official says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After meeting with a Chinese official in Beijing to discuss paths toward peace in Ukraine and ensuring grain exports from the country, Pope Francis’ special envoy is expected to return to Moscow, Russia’s foreign minister said. ...
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Jubilee years encourage holier heart, prettier city
When a Holy Year is proclaimed, the Catholic Church gets busy preparing for a year of big religious celebrations, organized pilgrimages and special initiatives to help deepen faith.
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The Church’s Best-Kept Secret
An exploration of the Catholic Church’s social teaching can guide our approach to living out the Gospel.
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Vatican aims to have a net-zero-emissions vehicle fleet by 2030