Culture
African Clergy Address Italy’s Declining Priesthood Amidst Rural Exodus
African priests are increasingly filling the void left by a declining number of Italian clergy in rural parishes.
Tag: Catholic Church
Legal
Ex-Bishop Christopher Saunders Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse in Australia
Former Catholic Bishop Christopher Saunders convicted of sexually abusing two men in Australia.
Culture
Vatican Excommunicates Traditionalist Group After Bishop Consecrations
Vatican excommunicates Society of St. Pius X after group consecrates bishops against Pope Leo XIV's wishes.
Culture
Spain’s Catholic Church Seeks Spiritual Renewal Amidst Secular Shift
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain sparks hopes for a spiritual revival amidst growing secularization.
Legal
Philippine Altar Boy Becomes Lawyer Championing Abuse Victims
Former altar boy Michal Gatchalian, who spoke out against abuse, is now a lawyer helping victims in the Philippines.
International
Pope Leo XIV Navigates Papacy, Defying Expectations of American Influence
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, is asserting an independent foreign policy, defying expectations of U.S. influence.
Culture
Archbishop of Canterbury Meets Pope Leo in Historic Vatican Gathering
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby met Pope Francis at the Vatican, highlighting deepening ties and longstanding differences on women's ordination.
International
Pope Leo’s Africa Visit Sparks Feelings of Neglect Among Catholics
Pope Leo's visit to Equatorial Guinea sparks debate as many African Catholics feel overlooked.
Culture
Pope’s Angola Visit Confronts Painful History of Transatlantic Slavery
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Angola includes a significant stop at a shrine linked to the baptism of enslaved Africans, confronting the nation's painful history.
Culture
Pope’s Visit to Africa Focuses on Tensions Within the Catholic Church
Pope's Africa trip to address Catholic Church tensions; continent crucial for future.