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Vatican says bishop ordained in China is in communion with pope
A 58-year-old bishop was named and ordained within the framework of the provisional agreement between China and the Holy See regarding the appointment of bishops.
Mexican church, civic leaders: No pilgrims at basilica for Guadalupe feast
The cardinal archbishop and mayor of Mexico City urged the 10 million pilgrims who come to the annual Dec. 12 celebration to observe the feast at their home parishes or on TV.
In new book, pope urges making ‘space at the table’ for all
As a pastor, Pope Francis has seen how the global economy has cast aside many people, and he knows that Catholic social teaching calls for more than "just crumbs from the table."
Amid rising protests, Guatemala’s bishops call on president to veto budget
Lawmakers cut funds for health and education in a country where 60% of the population is poor. They also voted to increase funds for their own meals while cutting nutrition programs. Protesters began to burn the Congress building.
Pope tells young economists, entrepreneurs they must make a difference
Pope Francis told 2,000 professionals under the age of 35 that although the task is daunting, they can share their skills to create a brighter future for all. They are part of a project to promote an economy focused on human flourishing in a way that helps the poor and the planet.
Spanish bishops, Europeans warn of economic, social wounds from pandemic
Spain's Catholic bishops warned of a "deep wound" left by rising inequality during the COVID-19 crisis, which is "disrupting all dimensions of existence." Churches across Europe cited plummeting incomes and deteriorating conditions.
In lawsuit, cardinal claims reports blocked his path to papacy
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who was forced to resign due to allegations of financial misdeeds, sued an Italian magazine that he said cost him his chance at becoming pope.
German survivors accuse cardinal of ‘abuse of abuse victims’
Two members of the Archdiocese of Cologne's victims' advisory board on clergy sexual abuse resigned after they felt pressure to bury a report critical of actions on abusers.
Twin storms, pandemic worse than Hurricane Mitch, priests say
One priest points to a slower response to the hurricanes causing widespread homelessness than in 1998 because his institute has criticized the Honduran government.
Dominican sister attacked delivering food in southern Mexico
Dominican Sister María Isabel Hernández Rea, 52, was shot in the leg Nov. 18 as her relief team came under gunfire from paramilitaries in Mexico's southern Chiapas state.