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Pope Leo XIV challenges Illinois governor over end-of-life legislation
The Illinois bill, which takes effect next September, gives terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less the option to request a medical prescription to end their lives.
Israel's Herzog, Pope Leo discuss rise in worldwide antisemitism ahead of Christmas
Pope Leo decries leaders who invoke religion for violence and nationalism
New York Catholic Church agrees to mediation for 1,300 sexual abuse claims
In a first, a Jewish organization opens an office at the Vatican
WJC said its “Kishreinu” initiative was a response to Nostra Aetate, the landmark 1965 document that modernized the relationship between the Roman Catholic Church, Judaism and other religions.
Jerusalem Catholic Patriarch offers to be exchanged for Gaza hostages
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa made his comment in response to a question during a video conference with journalists in Italy.
Pope Francis cements legacy, stamps Church future with new cardinals
Proponents have welcomed the consultations as an opportunity to change the Church's power dynamics and give a greater voice to lay Catholics, including women, and marginalized groups.
Vatican Jerusalem Cardinal appointment signals diplomatic and religious intentions
The appointment of Archbishop Pizzaballa as a cardinal underlines the Vatican's desire to play a more active role in the ongoing diplomatic discussions concerning Jerusalem.
Catholic Church beatifies Polish family for sheltering Jews
The beatification service for Jozef and Wiktoria Ulma and their seven children was held in the southeastern Polish town of Markowa where they died in March 1944 at the hands of German military police.
WWII -era documents name Jews aided by Catholics in fascist Rome
The researchers were careful to note that the scholarly understanding of the role of the Catholic world in the actions taken by Germany’s Nazi regime is unchanged.
Ukrainian Catholic bishops rebuke pope over his Russia comments
The bishops' statement said they told the pope that certain statements and gestures of "the Holy See and Your Holiness are painful and difficult for the Ukrainian people."
A Swiss university is hiring its next Jewish studies professor. Jews need not apply.
The Catholic Church prohibits non-Catholic professors from teaching “doctrinal” courses such as philosophy, liturgy, scripture, Catholic theology, and fundamental theology, at the university.
Pope decries 'terrible world war' on environment, announces new writing
Calling nature a "sacred gift from the creator," the pope urged people to take the side of the "victims of environmental and climatic injustice."
Pope Francis laments 'reactionary,' politicized, US Catholic Church
In the 10 years since his election, Francis has been criticized by conservative sectors of the US Church who are opposed to the pope's reforms.
