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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.
Pope Exploring a 2nd Meeting With Russian Orthodox Church
Speaking after his trip to Cyprus and Greece, Francis also said he had no choice but to accept the resignation of the archbishop of Paris because of the harmful gossip surrounding him.
In Cyprus, Pope Francis Laments Indifference Toward Migrants
In a visit to Cyprus, Francis said it was his “responsibility to help open eyes” to migrants’ plight but acknowledged that the small island “can’t do everything” to accommodate so many people.
Pope Francis Heads to Cyprus Aiming to Highlight Plight of Migrants
Even as the world focuses on a new coronavirus variant, Francis is embarking on a trip that incorporates longstanding priorities like opening borders and welcoming the destitute.
French Catholic Church Will Sell Assets to Compensate Abuse Victims
The measure was one of several measures announced by French bishops, one month after a landmark report on sexual abuse by clergy members in France.
French Clerical Abuse Report Puts Spotlight on Confession
In rare instances, it noted, the secrecy around the sacrament had been used to cover up abuse cases, again raising issues of whether church or state law should prevail.
On Spain’s Camino de Santiago, Even Óscar the Donkey Is a Pilgrim
An artist and an innkeeper have enlisted the help of a burro in their effort to rescue the traditions of Spain’s ancient pilgrimage route from mass tourism (and selfies).
Biden Receives Communion at Rome Church
Some conservative bishops in the United States have said the president should be denied communion because of his support for abortion rights.