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Catholic Church
Pope Francis to Preach Action on Climate Change in Asia
The Pontiff, 87, will visit several Asian countries over 12 days.
How Western Europe is Copying Communist China’s Policies: MEP Cristian Terhes
Cristian Terhes is a Romanian-Greek Catholic priest, and represents Romania as a Conservative-and-Reformist-Group Member of the European Parliament.
Vatican Denounces Gender Theory, ‘Gender-Affirming’ Surgery in New Doctrinal Note
The document denounces a number of ‘violations of human dignity that seriously threaten the future of the human family.’
Growing Opposition Within Catholic Church Over Softer Approach to Same-Sex Relationships
Two weeks after releasing its ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ the Vatican finds itself on the defensive.
Pope Says Catholic Priests Can Bless Same-Sex Couples, but Not Their Union
‘There is no intention to legitimize anything, but rather to open one’s life to God, to ask for his help to live better,’ the Vatican document states.
Pope Francis Takes Action Against a Second High-Ranking Critic in the US
The Vatican has decided to punish conservative Cardinal Raymond Burke, stripping the 75-year-old of his subsidized housing and salary.
Vatican–China Commission Will Select Bishops, Says Pope Francis
Pope Francis reveals the existence of a Vatican-CCP commission to pick China’s bishops, providing a glimpse into the Holy See’s dealings with Beijing.
Former Cardinal Is Ruled Not Competent to Stand Trial for Sex Abuse in Massachusetts
former Roman Catholic Cardinal Theodore McCarrick is ruled not competent to stand trial for sex abuse in Massachusetts.
Florida’s Future Priests Find Hope for Religion After Million-Person Mass With Pope
“The young people are the future of the church, and it’s great to see a lot of young people here at WYD,” said Mr. Velasco.
