Ramping up criticism of Israel, Pope calls situation in Gaza 'shameful'
Pope Francis on Thursday stepped up his recent criticism of Israel's military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian ...
Historic first: Psychologist nun Simona Brambilla appointed as Vatican's first female prefect
Women are still excluded from ordination as priests, and discussions about female ordination continue to create divisions ...
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Pope Francis names first woman to head major Vatican office
Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office. He is appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, an Italian ...
Pope Francis names first woman to head a major Vatican office, choosing an Italian nun
The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.
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Here’s what to know about the first female Vatican prefect in the Catholic Church’s history
Italian nun Sister Simona Brambilla is the new prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of ...
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China’s Oldest Priest Dies at 104: a Life of Faith Amid 25 Years of Persecution
According to AsiaNews, which reported the Chinese cleric’s passing, Father Guo spent a total of 25 years in prison during his ...
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In facing ‘populist’ tide, Pope risks exposing Church skeletons
After the election of Donald Trump, pundits speculated on how Pope Francis would react to a U.S. president who opposed his ...
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Asian Church mourns death of leading theologian
Leading Asian theologian Father Felix Wilfred died on Jan. 7 in Chennai following a massive heart attack, according to an ...