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Pope names six women to previously all-male Council for Economy
In what may represent the most senior appointments of women in the Church’s leadership structure, Pope Francis has named six women to the high-level group ... Read More
Local Maronites will rally to help Beirut, says Bishop
Firefighters extinguish flames at the site of an explosion in Beirut on 4 August. Two massive explosions ripped through the Lebanese capital, injuring many people ... Read More
Catholic leaders reject Duterte’s call to revive death penalty in Philippines
CNA Staff, Jul 30, 2020 / 12:17 am (CNA) - Catholic leaders in the Philippines have spoken out against President Rodrigo Duterte’s call to reinstate ... Read More
“Angel of the Gap” saved hundreds from suicide in Australia
“Always remember the power of the simple smile, a helping hand, a listening ear and a kind word,” advised Don Ritchie. Where there’s life, there’s ... Read More
Manila bishop tests positive for COVID-19
Bishop Broderick Pabillo, apostolic administrator of Manila, Philippines, is pictured in a 2015 photo. He appears to be an asymptomatic COVID sufferer and was undergoing ... Read More
New Vatican Library for scholars and the curious
A screen grab of the Vatican Library's revamped website. The website rovides greater online services for researchers, www.vaticanlibrary.va, (CNS screen grab/www.vaticanlibrary.va.) ROME — The Vatican ... Read More
Camp attendees dumbstruck when Pope turned up
Children perform for Pope Francis, who made a surprise visit to their summer program in the Vatican’s Paul VI audience hall July 20, 2020. About ... Read More