Archive for November 28, 2022

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By Hannah Brockhaus

New cardinal from Ghana with heart problems dies at 63

Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr, bishop of Wa, Ghana, died in Rome on Sunday evening at the age of 63. Read more

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By Kelsey Wicks

Don’t let Christmas take you by surprise: lessons for Advent from the Church

The Church provides songs, signs, and symbols to enter into the season of Advent more fruitfully. Read more

The installation ceremony of Bishop John Peng Weizhao in Nanchang, China, on Nov. 24, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Analysis: Is the Vatican’s deal with China at stake?

The agreement between China and the Holy See on the appointment of bishops is not at risk — for now. Read more

Pope Francis meets with the United States bishops at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 2015.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: ‘Jesus did not create bishops’ conferences’

Pope Francis spoke about the role of bishops, racism, polarization, sexual abuse, the Vatican-China deal, and whether he has any... Read more

Pilgrims from China greets Pope Francis during his general weekly audience in St. Peter's Square on May 22, 2019, at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis says dialogue ‘slow,’ but only way forward with China

In a new interview with America Magazine, the pope said the Vatican-China deal has had failures and successes, but he... Read more

Father Ivan Levystky (left) and Father Bohdan Geleta (right)?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Russian troops capture two Ukrainian Greek Catholic priests and accuse them of ‘subversion’

The Donetsk Exarchate denied the accusations, calling the detention “unfounded and illegal,” and demanded the prompt release of the clerics. Read more

Pope Francis meets a group of women at the end of his weekly general audience at the Paul VI hall in the Vatican on March 2, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Zelda Caldwell

Pope Francis explains to America Magazine why women cannot be ordained priests

Pope Francis unequivocally stated that women cannot be ordained as priests but emphasized the important role they have to play... Read more

Pope Francis visits Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the Mater Ecclesiae monastery in Vatican City to exchange Christmas greetings Dec. 23, 2013.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Pope Francis: Benedict XVI was ‘leader’ in responding to sexual abuse

Pope Francis said his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was a leader in “taking responsibility” and responding with transparency to... Read more

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By Joe Bukuras

Louisiana Catholic church community ‘rocked’ by reports of double homicide

The news comes amid an unconfirmed report that the victims were the parish’s former pastor and a former employee. Read more

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By Edie Heipel

Balenciaga apologizes amid outcry over ad featuring sexualized children

In the ad, young children — appearing to be no older than 6 years old — hold stuffed teddy bears... Read more