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An activist from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) holds a sign that reads “la corrida e peccato” (“bullfighting is a sin”), temporarily interrupted Pope Francis’ catechesis during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 7, 2024.

Animal rights activists plead with Pope Francis to end bullfighting

Aug 7, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Two activists connected to PETA temporarily interrupted Pope Francis’ Wednesday audience in Vatican City, calling on him to take action... Read more

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Black smoke billows over the city after drone strikes in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Sept. 19, 2023, amid Russia's military invasion on Ukraine. Drones attacked Ukraine's western city of Lviv early on Sept. 19, and explosions rang out, causing a warehouse fire and wounding at least one person.

Pope Francis calls for end to use of landmines as Biden allows U.S. mines in Ukraine

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims at his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Oct. 9, 2024.

Pope Francis: Synod on Synodality document part of magisterium, calls for implementation now

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Wisconsin Catholic school leaders fired over violations of child protection policies

Facade of St. Peter's Basilica

Vatican may add ‘spiritual abuse’ to crimes in Church law

The late Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, the oldest priest in Nigeria, who died on the feast of Christ the King, Nov. 24, at the age of 104.

Oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria dies at 104

Georgetown University, located in Washington, DC, is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university.

Georgetown law student wins petition for pregnancy accommodations after initial denial

Credit: Panelists at the 2024 International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit on Jan. 30-31, 2024 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. Credit: IRF Summit.

International Religious Freedom Summit offers program for college students 

Jesus and the disciples during Season 4 of "The Chosen."

'The Chosen’ announces Season 5 theatrical release, new trailer

Nov. 25 marked the 40th anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Argentina and Chile, a treaty that was mediated by Pope St. John Paul II. Pope Francis is shown here speaking at the event.

Pope Francis denounces countries that talk about peace, but make war

Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, a native of Seville, Spain, served as prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue. Known for his commitment to fostering dialogue between faiths, he was a key figure in the Vatican’s efforts to promote mutual understanding and peace.

Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, champion of interreligious dialogue, dies at 72

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