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Pope Francis, in Belgium, pressed on sexual abuse, women priests
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Pope Francis was pressed firmly by Belgium's king and premier on Friday for more concrete action to address sexual abuse by Roman Catholic clergy, an issue once more in the ...
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Europe's divided church confronts challenge of Vatican synod
In the weeks following the conclusion of the synod on synodality, Europe's bishops have been pondering its practical ...
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Pope called out in Belgium over women's role in Church
Earlier the pope visited the tomb of Belgium's King Baudouin who in 1990 famously refused to sign a law lifting penalties against abortion, citing personal convictions. Francis described the ...
Pope Francis approves new papal funeral rites for when he dies to simplify rituals, allow for burial outside the Vatican
Pope Francis approves new papal funeral rites for when he dies to simplify rituals, allow for burial outside the Vatican ...
Pope Francis, avoiding pomp, asks to be buried in simple wooden casket
Pope Francis, who has shunned much of the pomp and privilege of leading the global Catholic Church, has decided that a simple ...
Pope sets dates for two canonizations, including first millennial saint
Pope Francis on Wednesday announced the date of two saints to be canonized in 2025, including the first millennial saint.
Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide
It’s the first time that Pope Francis has openly urged for an investigation of genocide allegations over Israel’s actions in ...
Pope approves new papal funeral rites to simplify ritual, allow for burial outside the Vatican
Pope Francis has revised the funeral rites that will be used when he dies. He's simplifying the rituals to emphasize his role ...