Pope Francis to open major Vatican summit, but hot issues on hold
Pope Francis will open a month-long summit of global Catholic leaders on Wednesday but it is likely to defer any decision on ...
Pope Francis criticised by students on visit to Catholic university in Belgium
The students questioned why the Catholic church has so few women in top positions and why their intellectual contribution had ...
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Belgian Catholic university denounces visiting pope's views on women after he digs in on their role
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Catholic Church Elevated in Estonia: Pope Francis Creates Diocese of Tallinn
Estonia, known as 'Maarjamaa' or 'Land of Mary,' has retained this name despite its predominantly Lutheran history.
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Pope Francis meets with women ministry advocates ahead of the synod opening
On Sept. 30, Pope Francis met with a delegation of women at the Vatican who presented voices from the Amazon region and ...
Mattingly: Pope Francis' strategic words on pets, babies and interfaith life in Indonesia
Mattingly: It was the kind of quote that, when said by the right person under the right conditions, would inspire bold ...
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Pope Francis in Belgium: ‘Crisis of Faith’ in the West Requires a Return to the Gospel
The good news that Jesus brought to the world must once again be proclaimed to all and allowed to shine forth in all its ...
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Pope Francis condemns 'immoral' use of force in military retaliation
Pope Francis on Sept. 29 strongly condemned the disproportionate use of military force for the purposes of retaliation and ...