In a three-day trip to the former communist country, the pope will seek to heal an ancient schism between the Catholic and Orthodox churches.
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Pope Francis Denies He Knew of Abuse by McCarrick
In an interview published by the Vatican’s news outlet, Francis directly denied any prior knowledge of sexual misconduct by the former archbishop of Washington, Theodore McCarrick.
Ireland Votes Overwhelmingly to Ease Divorce Restrictions
With the change approved by 82 percent of voters, the country is taking another step toward liberalizing a Constitution dominated by the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis Says Abortion, Even of a Sick Fetus, Is Like Hiring a ‘Hitman’
Conservatives have called Francis unacceptably weak on the issue. But his comments on Saturday, when he called abortion “inhuman eugenics,” were explicit.
Vatican Official Cleared of Abuse Charges Lodged by Ex-Nun
The Rev. Hermann Geissler, an official in the Vatican doctrinal office, had resigned in January after the accusations surfaced.
‘Tell No One’: Poland Is Pushed to Confront Abuse of Children by Priests
In a deeply Catholic country that has been reluctant to talk about the abuse crisis, a moving documentary has been viewed millions of times.
Pope Issues First Rules for Catholic Church Worldwide to Report Sex Abuse
The new church law orders officials to report misconduct to their superiors and empowers senior archbishops to investigate. But it says nothing about punishment.
Visit by Pope Francis Helps Put North Macedonia on the Map
A first papal visit was a fresh sign of international recognition for the country, which recently settled a long and bitter naming dispute with Greece.
Bulgaria Offers Chilly Welcome as Pope Francis Tries to Mend a Schism
A Bulgarian Orthodox prelate likened efforts to unify the churches to welcoming the Antichrist, while some Bulgarians shrugged off the pope’s pleas on behalf of migrants.
Pope Francis Urges Bulgaria to Open Its Heart to Refugees
On his first visit to the Balkan nation, the pope also spoke of mending ties to the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, but he got a cool reception.