Pope Leo XIV has rejected describing sexual abuse in the Catholic Church simply as a “systemic” problem, while acknowledging that some church organisations had at times operated “as an abusive system”. His
Pope Leo XIV has rejected describing sexual abuse in the Catholic Church simply as a “systemic” problem, while acknowledging that some church organisations had at times operated “as an abusive system”. His
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by Our Special Correspondent in Rome The Vatican is reportedly considering a possible leadership transition for the Archdiocese of Colombo as questions intensify over the extended tenure of Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, who
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In a candid interview with Crux, the first American pope, Leo XIV, has voiced deep concerns over the widening income gap between executives and ordinary workers, calling into question the values underpinning
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As the Catholic Church prepares to elect its next pope, the College of Cardinals faces a complex web of ideological, political, and administrative challenges that could shape the future of the world’s
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As speculation intensifies around the successor to Pope Francis, a diplomatic accord with China may emerge as a decisive factor — and a potential stumbling block — for one of the top
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I had the privilege of accompanying the papal flight to Cuba and the United States in September 2015. As the only journalist from the country being visited, I was granted the first
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In the lead-up to next week’s conclave to elect a new pope, conservative cardinals have launched a series of criticisms against the late Pope Francis, casting a shadow over his progressive 12-year
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Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the Italian cleric who was convicted for his involvement in the Vatican financial scandal, has bowed out of the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope after reportedly receiving
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Holiness, not happiness, is the chief end of man. ~ Oswald Chambers On 26 April 2025, we found ourselves gathered in solemn reflection, not simply to mourn the passing of a great
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With the funeral of Pope Francis set for Saturday, the Catholic Church is witnessing a profound departure from centuries of tradition. The late pontiff, known for his humility and reformist zeal, has
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The world mourns Pope Francis, a good, loving man who brought the Holy Mother Church back to the people and made his native Argentina proud. Francis was a welcome change after the
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The sexual abuse crisis continues to cast a long shadow over the Catholic Church, with new cases still emerging, particularly in Africa and Asia, and the potential to impact future papacies. Despite
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The Vatican has come under fire following the announcement that Cardinal Roger Michael Mahony, a senior figure long associated with covering up child sex abuse in the Catholic Church, will take part
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A recent statement by a Belgian Catholic scholar has prompted renewed discussion within the Roman Catholic Church, as it faces a pivotal moment following the death of Pope Francis. Rik Torfs, a
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As Pope Francis’ death has sparked waves of reflection within the Catholic Church, a growing group of conservative Catholics in the United States is hoping for a significant shift towards a more
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