Once considered revolutionary, his notion of empathy and advocacy for the poor has become a central tenet of Catholic social teaching.
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China Frees American Pastor, David Lin, After Nearly 20 Years in Prison
David Lin had tried to open a Christian training center in Beijing. The United States considered him one of three Americans “wrongfully detained” by China.
Pope’s Grueling Asia Tour Points Toward a Less-Western Church
The long trip by a frail, 87-year-old pope was seen as a bold endeavor and a muscular step for a global church looking East.
Ukrainian Lawmakers Pass Bill Aiming to Ban Russian-Aligned Church
The measure, which awaits President Volodymyr Zelensky’s signature, would further a long, post-Soviet split between two of the world’s largest Orthodox communities.
An Olympics Scene Draws Scorn. Did It Really Parody ‘The Last Supper’?
Some church leaders and politicians have condemned the performance from the opening ceremony for mocking Christianity. Art historians are divided.
Archaeologists Find Marble Statue in Ancient Sewer in Bulgaria
Researchers in Bulgaria think the artifact could offer a window into ancient tensions around the rise of Christianity.
Palestinian Christians Mark Easter in Gaza’s Only Catholic Church
Somber Easter celebrations were held on Sunday for hundreds of displaced Palestinians at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City.
Two Masked Attackers Kill 1 in Shooting at Istanbul Church
The Islamic State has taken responsibility for the attack, according to the SITE intelligence group.
Blessing of Same-Sex Couples Rankles Africa’s Catholics
It is out of step with the continent’s values, many bishops say, and threatens to derail expansion in the church’s fastest growing region in the world.
Blessing of Same-Sex Couples Rankles Africa’s Catholics
It is out of step with the continent’s values, many bishops say, and threatens to derail expansion in the church’s fastest growing region in the world.