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Asia
Analysis: Renewal of landmark China-Vatican pact all but assured; mutual benefits gained despite friction
The twice-renewed agreement centres on the appointment of bishops. While the terms are strictly confidential, analysts say what is of…
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Pope hosts Timor-Leste mass for more than half a million faithful
DILI: Pope Francis hosted a mass for hundreds of thousands of devotees in Timor-Leste on Tuesday (Sep 10), rallying the faithful…
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Vatican says ‘no’ to sex changes and gender theory in new document
GENDER THEORY On gender theory, it said “desiring a personal self-determination … amounts to a concession to the age-old temptation…
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On Christmas eve, Pope Francis laments ‘futile’ war in Holy Land
He spoke of “the all-too-human thread that runs through history: the quest for worldly power and might, fame and glory,…
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Vatican approves blessings for same-sex couples in landmark ruling
Father James Martin, a prominent American Jesuit priest who ministers to the LGBT community, called the document “a major step…
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Senior cardinal convicted of embezzlement in Vatican corruption trial
It revolved mostly around the messy purchase of a building in London by the Secretariat of State, the Vatican’s key…
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Pope says he has lung inflammation, aide reads Sunday message for him
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, suffering from a “lung inflammation”, appeared seated in the chapel of his residence instead of in St.…
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Vatican takes ‘step’ towards transgender Catholics
“The positive side is that the pope says it, and that can provide support to priests” already baptising transgender believers,…
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Europe
Pope opens meeting on future of Church amid tensions with conservatives
Pope Francis opens a major congress on the future of the Catholic Church Wednesday marked by tensions with conservatives on…
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Europe
Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals, embracing diversity and reform
Pope Francis on Saturday elevated 21 clergymen from distant corners of the world to the rank of cardinal, saying diversity…
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