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China at center of meeting between Pompeo, top Vatican officials
Vatican officials did not appreciate the U.S. secretary of state's public pressure on the Vatican's relations with China. Some saw the criticism as a political tactic during the president's reelection campaign.
People have right to know how Vatican uses resources, official says
The Vatican's financial situation must be "a glass house" that displays transparency and honesty, said the head of the Secretariat for the Economy upon the release of the annual budget and financial statement.
Indigenous artist finds healing with murals at Alberta Catholic schools
A project commission enabled Ryan Willert, a member of the Siksika Nation, to a cross-cultural encounter that opened the door to forgiveness.
Apostleship of the Sea becomes ‘Stella Maris’ in its 100th year
The Vatican's pastoral ministry to maritime workers will also renew its mission to "be a church that sails with the people of the sea," thousands of whom have been stranded offshore due to COVID.
Philippine bishop: Murdered lay leaders were ‘passionate to their calling’
Bishop Joel Baylon condemned the Sept. 21 killing of two parish workers, which followed similar attacks in August, as "inhuman and contrary to the teachings of Jesus."
Pope appoints U.S. Archbishop Charles Brown nuncio to the Philippines
The New York native succeeds Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia, whom Pope Francis appointed permanent observer to the United Nations in November 2019.
Pope calls for peace, dialogue in Caucasus region
During his Sept. 27 Angelus address, Pope Francis stressed the need for "concrete gestures of goodwill and fraternity" to dispel conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the long-disputed breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Pope to U.N.: Respect for each human life is essential for peace, equality
In the wake of the COVID pandemic, humanity faces a choice between going back to an often unjust "normal" or rethinking economic and political policies, Pope Francis said.
Cardinal Becciu resigns as prefect, renounces rights as cardinal
UPDATED -- In a move apparently related to Vatican financial scandals, a Sept. 24 Vatican announcement said the head of the Congregation for Saints' Causes had stepped down.
Women religious want sisters’ voices heard in post-pandemic planning
The International Union Superiors General launched its #YouAreMySister campaign Sept. 24, highlighting how "sisters are uniquely placed to help address the most pressing issues in poor communities" made vulnerable by COVID.