Catholic Church
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Who will be the next Pope?
In depth Current favourite from Philippines would represent changing demographic of the Church
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Trump gets profane at Catholic charity dinner
Speed Read The Republican nominee mocked Kamala Harris, her husband, her running mate, President Joe Biden and other Democrats
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Pope Francis expels 10 for 'sadistic' abuses in Peru sect
Speed Read The Vatican uncovered abuses within the Sodalitium, a controversial Catholic movement centered in Peru
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Strident Pope Francis critic faces schism trial
Speed Read Carlo Maria Viganò called for the resignation of Pope Francis in 2018
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Italian senate passes law allowing anti-abortion activists into clinics
Under The Radar Giorgia Meloni scores a political 'victory' but will it make much difference in practice?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The Vatican's same-sex blessing approval: What is Pope Francis doing?
Today's Big Question The pope rocked the Catholic world by giving the green light to blessing same-sex couples, with plenty of caveats
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The Vatican half-embraces transgender Catholic godparents, wedding witnesses
Under the Radar Pope Francis signed off on a series of clarifications about the roles LGBTQ Catholics can play in the church, with ample theological fine print
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The Catholic Church's Synod: which off-limits issues are now on the agenda?
Today's Big Question Previously taboo subjects such as married priests and the blessing of gay unions are suddenly under consideration
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Rebellious nuns ban Texas bishop from monastery in chastity row
Speed Read Wheelchair-using Mother Prioress has been accused of ‘sexting’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The story behind Sinéad O’Connor’s iconic Saturday Night Live performance
Under the Radar Singer ‘stepped into culture-war infamy’ after tearing photograph of the Pope live on air
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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QR codes could reveal sex-offending French priests
Speed Read Move by Catholic Church denounced as a ‘publicity stunt’ by sexual abuse survivors’ group
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Semana Santa: Holy Week processions in Spain
In Pictures Spain’s ‘fervent’ commemoration of the death and crucifixion of Jesus Christ is back in full swing post-pandemic
By Ellie Pink Published
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‘Sex party’ in Newcastle cathedral under investigation by Vatican
Speed Read Allegations arise during inquiry into the resignation of the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle in December
By Jamie Timson Published
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Cardinal George Pell: polarising Australian Catholic dies aged 81
Why Everyone’s Talking About Controversial cardinal, acquitted of child sexual abuse charges, died of heart complications after hip surgery
By Richard Windsor Published
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