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November 18, 2023

Pope to meet Israeli hostages’ families, Palestinian refugees

Pope Francis is planning to meet with Israeli hostage families and displaced Palestinian refugees at the Vatican next week. The visit follows a general audience at the Vatican.

November 15, 2023

Texas bishop ousted by Pope rallies outside US bishops meeting as they reinforce Catholic voter values

A Tyler, Texas, Catholic bishop who was fired by Pope Francis for being critical of the pontiff, rallied outside of a bishop conference in Baltimore on Wednesday.

November 11, 2023

Pope Francis removes conservative Texas bishop who was critical of him

Bishop Joseph Strickland, a vocal critic of Pope Francis, has been removed from the diocese of Tyler, Texas, after he refused to resign.

November 9, 2023

Vatican approves transgender people receiving baptism, becoming godparents

The Vatican released a document Wednesday affirming that individuals with gender identity disorders are allowed to receive baptism and serve as witness at weddings.

November 9, 2023

Catholic priests identifying as 'liberal' or 'progressive' have 'all but vanished' from seminaries: study

Catholic priests are rapidly trending toward conservative political views and orthodox theology, according to a study from the Catholic University of America.

November 6, 2023

Pope Francis decries antisemitism, war and terrorism amid rise of anti-Israel protests: 'Strongly condemn'

Pope Francis strongly condemned the "spread of antisemitic demonstrations" around the globe as Israel continues its ground operation against Hamas in Gaza.

November 2, 2023

Pope Francis says two-state solution needed for Israelis, Palestinians

Pope Francis says a two-state solution is needed for Israelis and Palestinians as the war between Israel and Hamas continues inside the Gaza Strip.

October 26, 2023

Pope Francis reaffirms priesthood is 'reserved for men,' cannot be changed to include women

Pope Francis once again squashes activists' hopes for female ordination to the priesthood in a Spanish-language book released in Italian this week.

October 24, 2023

As Pope Francis calls for another day of fasting and prayer for peace in Middle East, faith leaders respond

Pope Francis urges all Christians to spend October 27 as a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the Middle East as the war continues. Other faith leaders shared thoughts.

October 23, 2023

Biden claims Pope Francis 'on the same page' as US on Israel-Gaza war; pontiff calls for peace: Report

President Biden said Pope Francis endorsed the U.S. plan with the Israel-Hamas conflict, saying he was on the "same page," yet has urged the world to take one side of peace.