The retired Brooklyn priest and the president-elect of the United States struck up an unlikely relationship because the clergyman took an interest in the president-elect’s family gravesite.
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Rome’s chief rabbi accuses Pope Francis of ‘selective indignation’ about Gaza
The chief rabbi of Rome said Christian-Jewish dialogue has been a victim of the war unleashed with the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023.
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More than $5 billion spent on Catholic sexual abuse allegations, new report finds
A lead researcher on the report by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate believes the findings represent the Catholic Church’s superlative commitment to transparency.
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity to focus on Nicene Creed
As Christian churches prepare to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will focus on affirming the Nicene Creed and its expression of the faith Christians share.
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Cuba to release 553 prisoners for Jubilee at Pope Francis’ request
The Cuban government announced that it would release hundreds of political prisoners, citing inspiration from Pope Francis’ emphasis on mercy for prisoners during the Jubilee Year.
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Pope Francis acknowledges mistakes and defends most controversial decisions in new autobiography
In several chapters of his new book “Hope: The Autobiography,” Pope Francis directly addresses readers, looking back on his pontificate and urging all to keep the hope.
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Vatican approves document allowing openly gay men to become priests in Italy
A provisional document published by the Italian Bishops’ Conference and approved by the Vatican cautiously opens the door for the ordination of openly gay men to the priesthood, while maintaining the requirement of chastity.
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Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom, nation’s highest civilian honor
Biden, the nation’s second Catholic president, spoke with the pontiff to name him a recipient of the award, the White House said.
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Catholics rally to aid LA wildfire victims. Here’s where to donate.
Catholic Charities USA is now accepting donations to its Los Angeles Wildfire Relief initiative, and the L.A. archdiocese has created a dedicated relief fund.
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Biden cancels final foreign trip, including meeting with Pope Francis, amid California wildfires
President Biden has canceled his upcoming trip to Italy, including an audience with Pope Francis, to “remain focused on directing the full federal response” in the wake of the devastating wildfires raging in California.