Landslides in New Zealand Kill Two; More Missing
In this image from a video, rescuers work near the site of a landslide at the base of Mount Maunganui on New Zealand’s North Island, Jan. 22, 2026. Associated Press / TVNZ ...
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German ‘Synodal Way’ members back text calling for women priests
The appeal passed by 174 votes in favor, 30 against, and 6 abstentions.
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Bishop Remi De Roo, social justice champion who attended Vatican II, dies
Crux,Retired Bishop Remi De Roo, the last surviving Canadian, English-speaking bishop to take part in the Second Vatican Council more than 50 years ago, died Feb. 1. He was 97.
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Vatican official inaugurates nunciature in Abu Dhabi
Crux,The opening of a new apostolic nunciature in the United Arab Emirates is a testament to fraternity and goodwill between Muslims and Christians, said Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra.
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Responding to wave of overdoses, Argentine bishop calls for action
Crux,The president of the Argentine bishops’ conference expressed sorrow and called for action on addiction after the consumption of contaminated cocaine claimed at least 23 lives and hospitalized dozens more in the low-income suburbs of Buenos Aires.
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German Synodal Assembly opens with calls for change, but some object
Crux,The third German Synodal Assembly spent hours discussing church issues and, by the end of its first day, adopted two texts that delegates hope will bring change and more democracy to the church.
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Spanish legislature may create commission to investigate sex abuse in Church
Spain’s lower house, the Congress of Deputies, agreed Feb. 1 to debate the creation of a commission to investigate sexual abuse committed by members of the Catholic Church.
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More families will need emergency support as living costs spiral, warns charity
A Christian charity has warned of increased pressure on low income households amid rocketing energy prices and a Bank of England interest rate hike.
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China accuses churches of inciting Hong Kong protests, threatens to restrict religious freedom
A Chinese state-owned newspaper has accused churches and Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen of inciting Hong Kong's pro-democracy student riots in 2019 and the Chinese Communist Party may consider restricting religious freedom in the city.
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Pope Francis meets Catholic non-profit promoting human dignity through art
The group offers prisoners work making handcrafted violins and hosts for the Eucharist.
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Pope Francis: Respond to conflict with human fraternity
U.S. President Joe Biden also issued a message marking the International Day of Human Fraternity.
