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Women Will Vote at a Vatican Meeting for the First Time

Some women participating in a conference on sensitive church issues said they feel heartened by the discussions taking place, though…

World

Polish Bishop Resigns After Diocese Is Rocked by Sex Scandal

A priest in the bishop’s diocese was accused of holding a sex party in his church apartment that involved a…

Travel

Two Illinois Parishes Live on Either Side of a Catholic Divide

When the Rev. John Trout heard that Pope Francis wanted feedback from parishes before a major Vatican gathering this month…

World

Israeli Airstrike Hits Greek Orthodox Church Compound in Gaza City

An Israeli airstrike hit the grounds of the historic Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza City, which was sheltering…

World

He Called the Pope a ‘Filthy Leftist.’ Now He Wants to Be President.

Javier Milei is leading the race to be Argentina’s next president. But he is dogged by his past broadsides against…

Arts

Review: In ‘(pray),’ Nourish Thyself With Song and Dance

An exploration of how faith intersects with Black womanhood, through a mix of music, movement, ritual and poetry.

World

Vatican Conference Draws All Stripes to Rome, Welcome or Not

A major meeting to discuss sensitive issues in the Catholic Church is being held with the utmost secrecy and discretion.…

World

Conservative Catholics, Relegated to Sidelines, Denounce Papal Gathering

As bishops and laypeople from around the world prepared to gather at the Vatican, traditionalist Catholics who would not be…

Travel

‘Two Trains Charging at Each Other’: A Texas Bishop Takes On the Pope

Bishop Joseph Strickland, a hero to the emboldened traditionalist wing of American Catholicism, is in open warfare with the Vatican…

World

What Is a Synod in the Catholic Church? And Why Does This One Matter?

A seemingly obscure meeting could be the culmination of Francis’ papacy and lay the groundwork for lasting change on issues…

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