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Former Hong Kong bishop Cardinal Zen arrested
The 90-year-old was reportedly detained in his role as a trustee of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund. Read more
Pope Francis’ advice on retirement: Leave ‘a legacy of good, rather than just goods’
The pope was speaking at his general audience. Read more
Ukraine war: Catholic charity to fund restoration of looted seminary
‘They took everything they could,’ said seminary rector Father Ruslan Mikhalkiv. Read more
Titus Brandsma: A new patron saint of journalism?
More than 60 journalists have issued an appeal to Pope Francis. Read more
Bishop: New Vatican constitution gives value to Catholic bishops’ conferences
Bishop Marco Mellino was addressing the heads of Vatican dicasteries. Read more
Catholic charity sees ‘signs of hope’ for Iraq’s beleaguered Christians
‘Pope Francis’ visit, I think, really has given them hope,’ said Aid to the Church in Need’s Regina Lynch. Read more
Who are the 4 women being canonized this weekend?
Pope Francis will preside over the first canonizations in more than two years on May 15. Read more
Pope Francis invites grandparents to join a ‘spiritual and non-violent revolution’
The pope made the appeal in his message for the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Read more
Cost of Germany’s ‘Synodal Way’ remains a mystery
A spokesman declined to give a breakdown of the costs of the multi-year project. Read more
Pope Francis to LGBT people: God ‘does not disown any of his children’
“A ‘selective’ church, one of ‘pure blood,’ is not Holy Mother Church, but rather a sect,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis’ Lebanon trip ‘delayed for health reasons’
Lebanon’s tourism minister announced the postponement, citing ‘health reasons.’ Read more
What’s the future of Catholic-Russian Orthodox relations?
Pope Francis appears to have burned ecumenical bridges with Moscow. Vatican Cardinal Kurt Koch is seeking to rebuild them. Read more
Pope Francis names new auxiliary bishop for Catholic Diocese of Cleveland
Bishop-elect Michael G. Woost is a priest of the Cleveland diocese. Read more
Pope Francis encourages new Swiss Guard recruits ‘to grow as Christians’
Thirty-six new recruits will be sworn in today. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Barbarity of war’ should inspire new push for Christian unity
The pope was addressing members of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria released 40 days after abduction
Father Felix Zakari Fidson was seized on March 24. Read more
Cardinal Becciu questioned on investments as his former deputy seeks damages
Cardinal Becciu read out a 50-page declaration asserting his innocence at a Vatican finance trial hearing. Read more
Pope Francis encourages religious orders to ‘make their synodal journey’
The pope spoke off the cuff to members of the International Union of Superiors General. Read more
Pope Francis merges 4 foundations into new Vatican hospitality body
A papal decree, known as a chirograph, united the foundations under a new body known as the Domus Vaticanae. Read more
Pope Francis uses wheelchair in public for first time since colon surgery
The pope was pushed in a wheelchair onto the stage of the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall. Read more
