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Date set for final approval of canonization of Blesseds Paul VI, Romero
Pope Francis already cleared the way for their canonizations earlier this year with the publication of decrees recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of each one of the blesseds.
Marriage and Communion: Norms address needs of interchurch couples
Six German bishops are meeting with Vatican officials to discuss a proposal to allow greater access to the Eucharist for Protestants married to Catholics.
Lay Catholics plan more protests in Congo
Catholics in Congo are planning more large-scale, peaceful demonstrations across the country to protest President Joseph Kabila's refusal to leave power.
Survivors hope pope will act against ‘epidemic’ of abuse in the church
Three Chilean abuse survivors who met with Pope Francis said his apology to them must be accompanied by concrete actions, not only against those who commit sexual abuse, but against those who cover it up.
World’s best high jumper has low-profile meeting with pope
Despite holding the world record in the high jump, Javier Sotomayor kept his feet on the ground and didn't try to clear the waist-high wooden barricade between him and Pope Francis.
Trinidad and Tobago Catholic group expands as refugee numbers rise
The United States is offering fewer than its usual number of resettlement places, so hundreds of undocumented migrants may find themselves stuck in the southern Caribbean country.
Knights of Malta elect interim leader as new grand master
The Knights elected Fra' Giacomo Dalla Torre as their new grand master from among 12 eligible knights to oversee the order for one year. The order's former grand master resigned amid a conflict with Pope Francis.
Pope: Faith says ‘no’ to Satan, ‘yes’ to God
Continuing his series of talks on the sacrament of baptism, the pope looked at the importance of the heart being ready to receive the gift of new life from God through the baptismal water and the Holy Spirit.
Canadian House passes motion calling on Pope Francis to issue apology
In a rare show of unanimity, the House of Commons overwhelmingly supported a motion to call on Pope Francis to apologize on Canadian soil for abuses that occurred at church-run residential schools.
Pope leads rosary for peace at Rome shrine
Pope Francis visited Rome's popular Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love to pray the rosary for peace, especially in Syria.