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Words of warning at plenary assembly

Vatican: Italy's bishops should step up efforts to come to terms with abuse

Italy's bishops' conference is the largest in Europe. The fact that it acts rather hesitantly in recording cases of abuse has also caused anger in the Vatican. Now there were words of warning at the autumn plenary assembly.
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna
Development should not frighten clergy and parishes

Zuppi: Christianity is at an end in Italy, but not Christianity itself

Kardinal Konrad Krajewski
Group did not sit at the table with Leo XIV.

Curia cardinal: No offence to trans people at papal dinner

Pope Francis gives a thumbs-up.
Unique Leica to be auctioned

Pope Francis' camera achieves record bids even before auction

Position

The US bishops' Trump statement is right – but comes late

Opening under Pope Leo XIV?

Diaconate of women – Vatican wants to comment soon

In the Vatican, two committees are examining possible roles and ministries of women in the Catholic Church. The report on the diaconate of women should be available soon. Is the Church opening up under the new Pope Leo XIV?
Papst Leo XIV. beim Weltjugendtreffen
Part of a new tourist route

Statue of Leo XIV unveiled in his former episcopal city

Chiclayo is proud of "its" pope. Residents, clergy and politicians have once again made this clear – and dedicated a statue to Leo XIV. Together with other sights, it is intended to emphasise Leo's footprint in Peru.
Pope Francis' "Traditionis custodes" will not be cancelled, but...

Media: Pope Leo XIV plans broad exceptions for the Traditional Latin Mass

A step with a signalling effect: despite existing rules, Pope Leo XIV apparently wants to allow exceptions for the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass. Observers are assuming a worldwide expansion.
US-Grenzschutzbeauftragter Tom Homan bei einer Rede
Conflict between the US government and the Catholic Church

ICE director rejects bishops' criticism of Trump's migration policy

US immigration chief Tom Homan calls the US bishops' latest criticism of Trump's migration policy "wrong" and insists on tough border security. The bishops had previously almost unanimously condemned the policy of mass deportations.
Eine zerbrochene Heiligenfigur liegt auf dem Boden
"Concrete cases of church vandalism, arson and physical violence"

Observatory: Thousands of anti-Christian offences in Europe

Europe is still considered a Christian continent. However, experts warn that Christians are threatened by a climate of growing intolerance. The situation in Germany should also cause concern.
Die Basilica Dei Santi Nereo e Achilleo, Teil der Domitilla-Katakomben in Rom.
With repercussions to this day

60 years of the "Catacomb Pact" - a fruit of the Council

It was a sideshow of the Second Vatican Council. And yet it concerned a core message of the Church: the "Catacomb Pact" of around 40 bishops of the universal Church pointed her in the same direction as Pope Francis.
Pope Leo XIV and actors, filmmakers, directors, and scriptwriters during an audience
Pontiff honours film culture

Pope Leo XIV receives celebrities from the world of film

Pope Leo XIV received actors, directors, producers and cameramen from many countries at the Vatican on Saturday. And encouraged them not to submit to the image logic of social networks.
Mitglieder der Delegation des Jugendverbands fimcap auf der COP 30 im Dialog: Prisca Kuworde, Fidelis Stehle und Amber Vanneck (von links)
Catholic youth fights for climate justice

Youth organisations at COP30: "Every tenth of a degree saves lives"

Catholic youth organisations are involved in negotiations at the World Climate Conference: They contribute the perspective of young people - and even influence the policies of the Holy See, reveal the youth organisation representatives of Fimcap in an interview.
First Catholic episcopal see after the Reformation

Pope elevates Dublin Procathedral to permanent cathedral status

A papal decision with symbolic power: after exactly 200 years, Dublin's Procathedral is elevated to a permanent episcopal see. The church has an eventful history. How Archbishop Farrell describes its role in the city's transformation.
Benedictine monk spoke at the anniversary celebrations of the Faculty of Theology in Trier

Anselm Grün: Theology must be at the forefront of thought

What is the role of theology at faculties in times when the church is losing its significance? The Benedictine monk Anselm Grün would like it to be at the forefront of the debates of our time - and to bear witness in a "time lacking hope".
Muttergottes mit dem Kind
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith relies on theological arguments

How the Vatican wants to end the debate about the "Co-Redemptrix" once again

As the mother of the Saviour, isn't Mary also a co-redeemer? This question keeps coming up in the Church - at least in certain circles. The Vatican wanted to create clarity without opening up new rifts.
Papst Leo XIV.
Leo XIV eats with 1,300 people in the Vatican Audience Hall

Report: Trans people at the Pope's lunch table for the first time

Leo XIV has 1,300 special guests on Sunday: homeless people, refugees and people who are otherwise marginalised in society. Among them is a transgender activist – an acquaintance of Pope Francis.
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