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Benedict XVI says Mass at the chapel of the Vatican's Teutonic Cemetery for his former students at their annual gathering, Aug. 30, 2015.

Benedict XVI: God's truth, love, and goodness are what make us pure

Sep 1, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

When Benedict XVI said Mass on Sunday for the annual meeting of his former students, his homily focused on how... Read more

Cover of Hajime Konno's "Benedict XVI: the Renewal of Christian Europe."

Benedict XVI and Christian Europe, as seen by a Japanese scholar

Aug 14, 2015

By Kevin J. Jones

Benedict XVI’s role in Europe is the focus of a Japanese scholar who says the Pope emeritus’ recent decades show... Read more

Benedict XVI delivers a General Audience address, Oct. 24, 2012.

Students of Benedict XVI to discuss theology of the cross at encounter

Aug 12, 2014

The annual meeting of Benedict XVI's students from his time at the University of Regensburg will gather next week to... 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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