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Munich abuse report: Vatican editorial director says don’t look for ‘scapegoats’
Andrea Tornielli highlighted Benedict XVI’s efforts to ‘combat pedophilia’ in the Church. Read more
Major archbishop: Pope Francis’ day of prayer for Ukraine brings ‘hope of peace’
‘We are grateful to the pope, who heard our voice,’ he told CNA. Read more
Pope Francis on day of prayer for Ukraine: ‘Please, no more war’
‘I invite you to pray for peace in Ukraine and to do so often throughout this day.’ Read more
Pope Francis to parents: Never condemn a child
He encouraged parents to turn to St. Joseph for help, including those whose children are of ‘different sexual orientations.’ Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The Lord wants us to trust one another’
The pope was preaching at the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Read more
Pope Francis honors newly beatified El Salvador martyrs for their ‘heroic example’
Father Cosme Spessotto, Father Rutilio Grande, and two lay companions were declared blessed. Read more
Munich abuse report: Cardinal Wetter apologizes for mishandling case
Cardinal Friedrich Wetter was archbishop of Munich and Freising from 1982 to 2007. Read more
Cardinal Nichols: Traditional rite confirmations no longer permitted
The Latin Mass Society urged the cardinal to reconsider his stance. Read more
NY auxiliary appointed by Pope Francis will be one of world’s youngest bishops
Bishop-elect Joseph A. Espaillat launched a podcast series called “Sainthood in the City” in 2021. Read more
German Catholic bishops welcome initiative seeking change in Church teaching on sexuality
The campaign criticized what it said were ‘defamatory and outdated’ expressions of Catholic doctrine. Read more
India’s Catholic bishops urged to highlight anti-Christian violence
A letter accused the bishops’ conference of ‘complete silence.’ Read more
Catholic bishops of Ukraine and Poland say Russia tensions pose ‘great danger’
Church leaders appealed to world leaders to ‘refrain from hostilities.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Global synodal path ‘a great opportunity to listen to one another’
He made the remark in his 2022 World Communications Day message. Read more
Benedict XVI confirms he attended disputed 1980 meeting in Munich
A statement said that the mistake was the result of an editing error. Read more
Europe’s Catholic bishops ask for prayers for peace in Ukraine
The bishop said the country was facing a ‘dramatic moment of tension.’ Read more
Vatican appeal court confirms former IOR officials liable for mismanagement
Paolo Cipriani and Massimo Tulli were ordered to pay around $46 million in compensation. Read more
Catholic diocese in Australia found vicariously liable for clerical abuse
The ruling is believed to be the first of its kind in the country. Read more
Pope Francis declares St. Irenaeus ‘Doctor of Unity’
The saint is revered by both Catholics and Orthodox Christians. Read more
Pope Francis: The Church is firmly committed to justice for abuse victims
His comments came a day after the publication of the Munich abuse report. Read more
It’s official: St. Irenaeus to be declared a Doctor of the Church
Pope Francis is expected to proclaim Irenaeus a ‘Doctor of Unity.’ Read more
