Catholic church
Time for a Muslim Nostra Aetate: Reflections on 60 years of Catholic rapprochement toward Jews
Just as Nostra Aetate led to reconciliation between Judaism and Christianity, a similar document is needed to lead to a rapprochement between Judaism and Islam.
Pope Leo asks God for 'a world with no more antisemitism' on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Pope Leo XIV challenges Illinois governor over end-of-life legislation
Israel's Herzog, Pope Leo discuss rise in worldwide antisemitism ahead of Christmas
Pope Francis had 'isolated' breathing crisis in hospital, Vatican says
Francis, 88, has been in Rome's Gemelli hospital for two weeks, after being admitted on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that triggered other complications.
Pope Francis remains critical and has 'slight' kidney issue, Vatican says
The Vatican said the 88-year-old Francis, who has double pneumonia, had suffered a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis."
Pope Francis, in hospital, has 'slight fever' but is stable, Vatican says
Despite his periodic health issues and reduced mobility, Francis has kept up a busy schedule, including foreign travel.
Pope names Italian sister as first woman to lead major Vatican office
Pope Francis has elevated women to leadership roles at the Vatican throughout his 11-year papacy, naming a range of women to second-in-command positions at various offices.
Pope Francis names Trump critic McElroy as Washington's new archbishop
Cardinal McElroy criticized Trump's mass deportation campaign in 2019, adding that Catholics "simply can't stand by and watch [immigrants] get deported."
As improved relations quaver, a new guide aims to educate Catholics about antisemitism
In the document published last week, the AJC’s “Translate Hate” ongoing glossary — which has entries on antisemitic terms — has been appended with Catholic commentaries on 10 of those entries.
Anti-Israel protestors disrupt religious service at Northern Irish cathedral
As parishioners of Armagh's Saint Patrick's Cathedral were receiving communion, dozens of pro-Palestinian activists silently marched down the aisle.
Pope Francis calls for worldwide peace to mark anniversary of Hamas attack
Last year, before the massacre, Pope Francis urged Israelis and Palestinians to foster a "climate of trust."
Pope Francis says refusing aid to migrants a 'grave sin'
Pope Francis condemned the refusal to aid migrants crossing the Mediterranean and called for global migration governance based on justice and solidarity.
Catholic Church split on women deacons, Vatican document shows
The Vatican document stressed the need to "give fuller recognition" to women in the Church, saying that "by virtue of Baptism, they enjoy full equality".
