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Vatican October 14, 2023

Vatican offers to mediate Israel-Gaza conflict, negotiate hostage release

Vatican City Secretary of State Pietro Parolin said Saturday that the Holy See is prepared to mediate peace talks between Israel and Hamas.

Pope Francis October 12, 2023

Pope affirms Israel has 'right' to 'defend themselves,’ mourns innocents in Gaza

Pope Francis affirmed Israel's right to defend itself during a general audience but mourned the loss of innocent life in Gaza as well

Pope Francis October 4, 2023

Pope opens Synod, warns against 'political calculations' and 'ideological battles' in the Catholic Church

Pope Francis is cautioning participants in the worldwide Synod on Synodality not to treat the global meeting as a political debate or parliamentary argument.

Pope Francis October 4, 2023

Pope Francis rebukes 'irresponsible' US on climate change compared to China, says world's at 'breaking point'

Pope Francis issued a new climate change plea scolding the United States on emissions compared to China and deeming the Western lifestyle "irresponsible."

Pope Francis October 3, 2023

Cardinals dissatisfied by Pope Francis' answers on LGBT blessings and ordination of women, demand 'yes or no'

A group of cardinals is pushing Pope Francis and the Holy See for simple yes or no answers to five points of doctrine it believes are becoming unclear.

Vatican October 2, 2023

Women's voices and votes loom large as pope is set to open a Vatican meeting on church's future

Women are pushing for key changes in the Catholic Church, as Pope Francis has called on them to be brave in mobilizing for action.

Faith October 1, 2023

As Catholic Church faces precarious cultural time, Bishop Robert Barron of Minnesota models thoughtful faith

The Vatican in Rome will host the Synod on Synodality, led by Pope Francis, in October. Bishop Robert Barron on Minnesota, a delegate, has thoughts about a "welcoming" Catholic Church.

Vatican September 19, 2023

Vatican examining findings of investigation of former Australian bishop accused of child sex abuse

The Vatican is considering the findings of an investigation into Christopher Saunders, a former Australian bishop accused of sexually assaulting and grooming dozens of youths and men.

Roman Catholic September 18, 2023

Wartime letter show Pope Pius XII may have known about Holocaust earlier than previously thought

A letter from World War II recently discovered in the Vatican archives shows that Pope Pius XII knew about the Holocaust earlier than previously known.

World September 10, 2023

Catholic Church beatifies Polish family who sheltered Jews during WWII: 'Paid the highest price of martyrdom'

The Ulma family, who sheltered Jews in Poland during World War II and were killed by Nazis, were beatified on Sunday. Wiktoria Ulma's unborn child was also included.

Pope Francis August 30, 2023

Vatican clarifies Pope Francis' remarks after Ukraine blasts spread of Russian 'imperialist propaganda'

The Vatican attempted to quell anger at Pope Francis regarding his comments praising Russia's imperial past, saying he did not intend to praise today's Russia.