Pope Francis will travel to an Indigenous community in Canada to apologize for the church’s role in residential schools that tried to erase Indigenous culture, and where thousands of children died.
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Priests in Ukrainian Orthodox Church Come Under Suspicion
The Ukrainian Orthodox Church was once a dominant force in the country, but now officials suspect that some priests may be collaborating with Russia.
Cardinal Cláudio Hummes, Close Ally of Pope Francis, Dies at 87
An advocate for the poor, he was a force behind the progressive turn taken by many Latin American Catholics in the 1970s and ’80s.
Pope Francis Dispels Rumors He’s About to Retire
Benedict’s exit changed expectations that the papacy would always be a lifetime assignment, fueling speculation the current pope has tried to push away.
Murder of 2 Priests Hands Mexican Leaders a New Critic: the Catholic Church
The government has failed for years to quell rising violence and the resulting public outcry, but the church’s voice cannot easily be dismissed.
Pope Francis Announces 21 New Cardinals
The new “princes of the church” hail from places like India, Nigeria, Singapore and South Korea. They will be among those who help choose a new pope.
Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican Power Broker Linked With Sex Abuse Cover-Ups, Dies at 94
He rose to the second-highest-ranking position in the Roman Catholic Church, but his reputation was stained by his handling of sex-abuse cases.
Italian Bishops to Examine Clerical Abuse, but Only to a Point
The Italian Bishops’ Conference on Friday presented its plan to investigate clerical abuse, but critics say it is insufficient and disappointing.
Ukraine War Divides Orthodox Faithful
Around the world, national churches, parishes and even families are reassessing relations with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, who has encouraged Russia’s aggression.
Pope Francis Meets With Canadian Indigenous Leaders Seeking Apology
For the first time, Francis received Indigenous survivors of abusive boarding schools in Canada who were seeking the pontiff’s apology over the church’s role in running the schools.