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Pope Francis: Low birth rate is a ‘social emergency’
‘Italy, Europe, and the West are impoverishing their futures,’ the pope said. Read more
Hong Kong diocese ‘extremely concerned’ about ‘Cardinal Joseph Zen’s incident’
‘We have always upheld the rule of law,’ the diocese said. Read more
Pope Francis: Migrants and refugees have ‘enormous potential’ to help society
The pope made the comment in his message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2022. Read more
5 things to know about Cardinal Zen
The 90-year-old cardinal was arrested and released on bail on May 11. Read more
Pope Francis meets wives of Ukrainian soldiers fighting to defend Mariupol
‘You are our last hope. We hope that you can save their lives. Please don’t let them die.’ Read more
Cardinal Zen released on bail
The news emerged shortly after the Vatican said that it was concerned to hear of reports of his arrest. Read more
Vatican following news of Cardinal Zen’s arrest ‘with concern’
The Holy See said it was ‘following the development of the situation with extreme attention.’ Read more
Cardinal Zen arrest: A roundup of reactions
‘The arrest of Cardinal Zen sends a chilling message,’ said William Nee of Chinese Human Rights Defenders. Read more
Former Hong Kong bishop Cardinal Zen arrested
The 90-year-old was reportedly detained in his role as a trustee of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund. Read more
Pope Francis’ advice on retirement: Leave ‘a legacy of good, rather than just goods’
The pope was speaking at his general audience. Read more
Ukraine war: Catholic charity to fund restoration of looted seminary
‘They took everything they could,’ said seminary rector Father Ruslan Mikhalkiv. Read more
Titus Brandsma: A new patron saint of journalism?
More than 60 journalists have issued an appeal to Pope Francis. Read more
Bishop: New Vatican constitution gives value to Catholic bishops’ conferences
Bishop Marco Mellino was addressing the heads of Vatican dicasteries. Read more
Catholic charity sees ‘signs of hope’ for Iraq’s beleaguered Christians
‘Pope Francis’ visit, I think, really has given them hope,’ said Aid to the Church in Need’s Regina Lynch. Read more
Who are the 4 women being canonized this weekend?
Pope Francis will preside over the first canonizations in more than two years on May 15. Read more
Pope Francis invites grandparents to join a ‘spiritual and non-violent revolution’
The pope made the appeal in his message for the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Read more
Cost of Germany’s ‘Synodal Way’ remains a mystery
A spokesman declined to give a breakdown of the costs of the multi-year project. Read more
Pope Francis to LGBT people: God ‘does not disown any of his children’
“A ‘selective’ church, one of ‘pure blood,’ is not Holy Mother Church, but rather a sect,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis’ Lebanon trip ‘delayed for health reasons’
Lebanon’s tourism minister announced the postponement, citing ‘health reasons.’ Read more
What’s the future of Catholic-Russian Orthodox relations?
Pope Francis appears to have burned ecumenical bridges with Moscow. Vatican Cardinal Kurt Koch is seeking to rebuild them. Read more
