Pope Francis’ support for the Anglican-based mission of the Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham was celebrated by the first bishop of the special diocese, Bishop David Waller.
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Papal critic Bishop Schneider warns that excommunicating Viganò will lead to further division
Even so, Auxiliary Bishop Athanasius Schneider said claims of Pope Francis’ illegitimacy are unfounded.
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Pope Benedict XVI’s former secretary named nuncio to Baltic states
Despite past tensions with Pope Francis and a period without assignment, Archbishop Georg Gänswein, Pope Benedict XVI’s longtime secretary, has been appointed as the apostolic nuncio to Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia.
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Archbishop Viganò says he will not participate in Vatican schism trial
Archbishop Viganò said he “does not recognize” the authority of the Dicastery of the Doctrine for the Faith or of Pope Francis.
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What Pope Francis and Ivan Illich prioritize in common: Anti-clericalism, the Global South and the cry of the poor
Ivan Illich was a “radically orthodox” monsignor who remained tradition-minded his entire life. With Pope Francis, his hour may have finally arrived.
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Pope Francis meets Biden, Zelensky, and talks A.I. ethics at G7 summit
In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” hosts Colleen Dulle and Gerard O’Connell bring you inside the G7 summit and Pope Francis’ meeting with comedians.
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Pope Francis and Council of Cardinals continue discussion of women in the church
Pope Francis and a nine member Council of Cardinals heard presentations from women experts on the role of women in the church through the lens of canon law.
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Archbishop Viganó charged with schism by the Vatican, will face trial
If convicted, Archbishop Viganó would be excommunicated and could also be removed from the clerical state.
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Analysis: Pope Francis makes history at the G7 summit
Pope Francis’ participation at the G7 summit was not only historic but revealed the high moral standing that the first Latin American pope has on the global stage.
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What Pope Francis and Stephen Colbert know: Comedy is essential to a life of faith
The easiest way through the recognition of our sinfulness is through humor.