Sister Nathalie Becquart will play a prominent role at the Synod of Bishops next year as Pope Francis tries to encourage new voices in the hierarchy.
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Pope Francis Told to Sit Out Ceremonies Because of Knee Pain
A doctor recommended that Francis should take “a period of greater rest.”
In Italy, a Call for a National Investigation Into Clerical Sexual Abuse
Italy has so far resisted calls for an independent investigation into how the Roman Catholic church has handled these cases.
Two Top Aides to Pope Francis Test Postive for Virus
The infected men meet frequently with Francis, who is 85, but it was not clear when they last saw the pope.
Pope Scolds Couples Who Choose Pets Over Kids
Expressing concern about global birthrates, Francis said such couples were acting in a selfish way that diminished humanity.
An Italian Town Roots for Its Patron Saint of Basketball
Porretta Terme, in central Italy, is passionate about basketball, and is pressing the Vatican to officially recognize its local saint as Italy’s patron of the sport.
‘Bless and Protect My Team’: An Italian Town Hopes Its Basketball Patron Advances to National Status
Porretta Terme, in central Italy, is passionate about basketball, and is pressing the Vatican to officially recognize its local saint as Italy’s patron of the sport.
As Covid Disrupts a 2nd Christmas, Pope Prays for Healing and Peace
In his Christmas message, Pope Francis called on world leaders to resolve persisting conflicts and prayed for people across the globe who are affected by the coronavirus.
Pope Francis Says High Number of Domestic Violence Cases Is ‘Almost Satanic’
Francis once again decried the scourge of domestic abuse, which has increased during the months of pandemic lockdown.
Italian Bishop Gives Children Harsh News: There Is No Santa Claus
You’ve been lied to, children heard from a bishop, the latest Catholic clergyman to try to take down Santa Claus and consumerism. Many Italians were not pleased.