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January 31, 2023

Pope Francis calls out companies and countries exploiting Congo for minerals: 'Stop choking Africa'

Pope Francis visited the Democratic Republic of Congo Tuesday and warned Western countries and companies against exploiting the nation's resources for profit.

January 31, 2023

Pope Francis begins 6-day trip to Africa, aims to bring a message of peace to Congo, South Sudan

Pope Francis landed at Kinshasa's airport in Congo on Tuesday, kicking off his six-day trip to Africa. He aims to bring a message of peace to Congo and South Sudan.

January 31, 2023

Biden accused of twisting Pope Francis' words on abortion: 'Fake Catholicism'

President Biden claimed that Pope Francis does not want an end to taxpayer-funded abortion in the U.S., directly contradicting the pontiff's firm stance against the practice.

January 25, 2023

Pope Francis says homosexuality is 'not a crime' but remains a 'sin' among Catholic doctrine

Pope Francis said Catholic Church bishops need to do more to support those in the LGBTQ community, especially in those countries where they are persecuted.

January 24, 2023

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen states war with China is 'absolutely not an option'

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen wrote in a letter to Pope Francis indicating that the country does not plan on going to war with China despite the Communist Party's threats.

January 20, 2023

Ending abortion must include the 'changing of hearts': Virginia faith leader

The pro-life movement is beginning anew and must now work to change hearts and minds in addition to laws, said Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, on Friday.

January 17, 2023

Pope Francis sends condolences to Congo bombing victims ahead of his trip to Africa

Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Africa at the end of January. He recently sent his condolences to the victims of a bombing in Congo that killed 14 people.

January 11, 2023

Cardinal Pell, ex-adviser to Pope Francis, dies at 81

Cardinal George Pell, who had served as Pope Francis' financial adviser, has died at the age of 81. He suffered fatal heart complications after undergoing hip surgery.

January 7, 2023

Tension in the Vatican revealed by top aide following death of Benedict XVI

Hours after the funeral for Pope Benedict XVI, an Italian publisher released copies of a tell-all book that revealed years of tension in the Vatican.

January 5, 2023

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI funeral mass held in Saint Peter's Square, presided over by Pope Francis

Pope Francis will preside over the funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Thursday. The Vatican announced Pope Benedict's death on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2023.