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Vatican sends holy rouleur Down Under on world road cycling mission

Endorsed by Pope Francis, this one-man team is in here ‘to cultivate a spirit of altruism, generosity and community’

The Guardian - AU

Biden says even Catholics don’t support Lindsay Graham’s proposed nationwide abortion ban

‘I happen to be a practising Roman Catholic. My church doesn’t even make that argument now,’ president says of abortion bans

The Independent UK

Dame Hilary Mantel: the pivotal works of the celebrated author, from Every Day is Mother’s Day to Wolf Hall

A workaholic her entire life, Mantel produced some of this century’s greatest historical novels

Evening Standard

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The 'fathers of the church' died around 1,500 years ago, but these ancient leaders still influence Christianity today

Nearly 60 years ago, in October 1962, Pope John XXIII convened the Second Vatican Council. For the 21st time in the Catholic Church’s history, the pope gathered bishops from around the world – several thousand of them – to address matters of church doctrine and practice.

The Conversation

Why is 90-year-old Cardinal Zen standing trial in Hong Kong?

The retired leader of the territory’s Catholic Church and critic of Beijing is accused of failing to register a fund.

Al Jazeera

Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne at a time of deep religious divisions and worked to bring tolerance

Thousands of Christian cathedrals and churches rang their bells for an hour at noon the day after Queen Elizabeth II died in honor of the 96-year-old monarch and her 70 years of service as queen of the United Kingdom.

The Conversation

Pope: Vatican seeks talks on Nicaragua's Catholic crackdown

Pope Francis says the Vatican is in contact with the Nicaraguan government about its crackdown on the Catholic Church and hoped that “at the very least” nuns from Mother Teresa’s Sisters of Charity religious order would be allowed to return to the country

The Independent UK

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Pope urged to avoid 'supermarket of religions' in Kazakhstan

Pope Francis is warning Kazakhstan’s bishops against fueling nostalgia for the past

The Independent UK

As pope Kazakhstan visit ends, conservative critic speaks out

Pope Francis wrapped up a trip to Kazakhstan on Thursday as one of his most outspoken critics openly questioned the value of mega faith meetings such as the one the pontiff attended, calling them "a supermarket of religions" that diminished the status of the Catholic Church.

Reuters

The Catholic Church is increasingly diverse – and so are its controversies

There is a lot of talk about “synodality” in the Catholic church these days. Synodality refers to a process in which bishops and priests consult with lay Catholics about issues in the church.

The Conversation

New Zealand child abuse survivors call for intervention from Pope Francis

A New Zealand group representing survivors of child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church has called on Pope Francis to intervene in the redress process, claiming that church authorities were mishandling it and retraumatising victims.

Reuters

Catholic abuse compo court case delayed

The start of a trial looking at compensation for victims of child sexual abuse by a Catholic brother in South Australia has been delayed.

AAP

Catholic Church launches search to find Ireland's most popular hymn

Participants in the quest have thousands of hymns to choose from - time-honoured ones learned at school and from their parents, or more contemporary compositions

Irish Mirror

'Smiling Pope' John Paul I takes the next step toward sainthood -- not all pontiffs earn this distinction

On Sept. 4, 2022, Pope John Paul I, born Albino Luciani, will be beatified: proclaimed as “blessed,” the last step before being canonized as a Catholic saint.

The Conversation

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Al Jazeera

The long-forgotten Inuit survivors of Catholic abuses

In the remote Canadian city of Iqaluit, survivors confront – and forgive – an abusive church legacy.

Benzinga

Who Owns More Land: Bill Gates, McDonald's or The Catholic Church?

Land is the investment of choice for moguls. Bill Gates has invested heavily in farmland.

Reuters

Popes who resign are humble, Francis says in central Italy visit

Pope Francis, who has often said he may step down in the future if bad health impedes him from leading the Catholic Church, on Sunday praised the humility of one of the few popes in history to resign willingly instead of ruling for life.

ABC News

Families of clergy abuse victims' new legal precedent paves way for litigation

A Melbourne lawyer says "secondary abuse victims" should seek legal advice as a lawsuit continues in the Victorian Supreme Court.

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Unsanctioned Saints to help with love and crime grow in popularity in Mexico and the U.S.

Some alienated Latinos are turning to unsanctioned Saints for spiritual guidance around love, crime, and money.

ABC News

Catholic Church suffers setback as court rules lawsuit brought by Pell accuser's father can continue

Victoria's Supreme Court rules a civil case brought by the father of former choirboy against the Catholic Church and Cardinal George Pell can continue.

Newcastle Herald

Families of child abuse victims can sue Catholic Church, court rules

The father's case is believed to be the first to test the whether the Legal Identity of Defendants Act, brought in to abolish the defence, applies to secondary victims including family members.

Reuters

Analysis-Pope visit to Italian city spotlights need for rules on ex-pontiffs

Pope Francis has quashed rumours that he plans to resign anytime soon but his planned visit next weekend to the Italian city of L'Aquila will underscore the Catholic Church's need to regulate the status of pontiffs who step down instead of ruling for life.

WEKU

Nicaraguan police detained a bishop and other priests in a pre-dawn raid

President Daniel Ortega's government has moved systematically against voices of dissent, arresting many opposition leaders last year.

Al Jazeera

Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet denies sexual assault allegations

Ouellet, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, ‘firmly’ denies accusation he sexually assaulted a woman in Quebec.

Glasgow Live

Catholic Church slams Margaret Ferrier after former SNP MP attended Glasgow mass with Covid-19

The former SNP Rutherglen and Hamilton West representative sat through an entire mass and even gave a reading. Around 45 people were in attendance at the time. She went to a bar in Prestwick, South Ayrshire after attending the mass.

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