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On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key eventsOn This Day in History, July 1 marks a date shaped by major military campaigns, nation-building, scientific breakthroughs and cultural mile...
Why has the Vatican warned the Society of St. Pius X about excommunication and what happens when a person dies while excommunicated?Rome has issued a stern warning to the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X, threatening automatic excommunication for any unauthorized bis...
Pope Leo XIV declares 'I am Roman!' as he completes formalities to become bishop of RomePope Leo XIV, the first American pope, formally took possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica, Rome's cathedral, solidifying his role as...
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after historic election as Pope Francis' successorChicago-born Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, made history as the first North American pope, signaling potential continuity with Pope Fran...
With the Papal Conclave approaching, here are some must-know facts about this historic eventThe upcoming papal conclave is scheduled to commence on May 7. The College of Cardinals are set to gather in Vatican City to elect the succ...
Pope Francis rewrote church teachings on death penalty, nuclear weapon, but chose not to alter its stand on abortionPope Francis, who passed away on Monday, leaves behind a legacy of both upholding and altering Catholic Church teachings. He maintained the...
Pope Francis makes first appearance upon hospital discharge, urges the world to pray for Ukraine, Palestine & SudanPope Francis made a brief public appearance at Rome's Gemelli Hospital after being hospitalised for a severe respiratory infection. Despite...
Vatican gives update on Pope Francis’ health as he begins 21st day in hospitalPope Francis, 88, was admitted to the Gemelli Hospital in Italy's Rome on February 14 and is currently receiving treatment for bilateral pn...
Pope Francis in critical condition: Here’s how the Catholic Church will select his successorPope Francis, 88, is in critical condition and receiving treatment for pneumonia and kidney failure at a hospital. Despite his illness, he ...
Why has Pope removed US conservative bishop StricklandIn a rare move, Pope Francis removes Bishop Joseph Strickland from his post in Tyler, Texas. The 65-year-old bishop, a vocal critic of the ...
Women's movement in a house of faithPope Francis has approved changes to allow women to vote at a meeting of bishops in Rome, marking a significant step forward for gender equ...
Pope Francis allows women to vote at upcoming bishops' meetingPope Francis has decided to give women the right to vote at an upcoming meeting of bishops, an historic reform that reflects his hopes to g...
Pope Francis on health, critics and future papacy"I might die tomorrow, but it's under control. I'm in good health," Pope Francis said with his typical wry sense of humor. Speculation abou...
Pope Francis requests prayers for Ghanaian Cardinal's recoveryGhanaian Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr missed the consistory on August 27 due to health issues. The Cardinal also serves as a member of th...
Pope Francis names women to bishops advisory committee for first timeThe other 11 appointed on Wednesday were cardinals, bishops and priests.
PM Narendra Modi will meet Pope Francis on October 30, says ChurchIn a statement, the Kerala Catholic Bishops Council (KCBC) President Cardinal George Alencherry said they have come to know from official s...
Pope tightens oversight on creation of new religious ordersAlready the Vatican in 2016 told local bishops they must consult with it before approving a new religious order or risk having their decisi...
In a first, Catholic nuns protest ‘sexploitation’The protests, organised by the Joint Christian Council included seven nuns, five of them from Missionaries of Jesus congregation to which t...
Lawsuit filed in US against Indian BishopAttorney Jeff Anderson filed the federal lawsuit in Minnesota against Bishop Amalraj for reinstating Joseph Jeyapaul to ministry after cons...
Visa was not denied to two Catholic bishops of Vatican: Government"The visas were not denied to the two Catholic Bishops of the Vatican who wanted to attend the Conference of Catholic Bishops in Bengaluru.