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Carlo Acutis: Two Miracles Pave Way for Sainthood
The path to sainthood for Carlo Acutis, the millennial computer whiz, accelerates as the Vatican authenticates two miracles attributed to his intercession, including the healing of a student in Florence.
Pope Francis Announces Historic Resignation
In an unprecedented move, Pope Francis has announced his resignation, citing declining health. The decision sends shockwaves through the Vatican and the global Catholic community.
Duchess of Kent's Historic Catholic Funeral at Westminster
The Duchess of Kent, Britain's first senior royal to convert to Catholicism, will be laid to rest in a historic funeral service at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday, attended by senior royals and Catholic dignitaries.
Pope Francis meets LGBTQ+ advocate in Vatican audience
In a significant move, Pope Francis held a private audience with prominent LGBTQ+ ministry leader Father James Martin at the Vatican, reinforcing his message of inclusivity and 'welcome for all' within the Catholic Church.
Minneapolis Church Shooting: Sophia Forchas Named as Victim
A community is in mourning after 39-year-old Sophia Forchas was shot and killed in a targeted attack outside the Church of Gichitwaa Kateri in Minneapolis. Police are investigating the shocking daylight homicide.
British teen, 15, to be canonised as saint on Sunday
In an unprecedented move, the Catholic Church is set to canonise Carlo Acutis, a British-born Italian teenager known as 'God's Influencer' for his tech-savvy evangelism. Discover his extraordinary story.
Surgeons perform miraculous hand reattachment after accident
A team of surgeons in Minnesota successfully reattached a man's severed hand following a gruesome accident at a Catholic church, in a groundbreaking 15-hour microsurgery procedure.
Portugal's Church to pay abuse victims compensation
Portugal's Catholic Church, following a landmark inquiry, will pay millions in compensation to victims of child sexual abuse, marking a pivotal moment for the nation.
British teen could become first millennial saint after Vatican approval
Alexia González-Barros, a Spanish-born British teenager who died in 1985, moves closer to sainthood as the Vatican approves a second miracle attributed to her, sparking global devotion.
Pope accepts Chicago bishop's resignation amid misconduct probe
In an unprecedented move, Pope Francis has personally accepted the resignation of a Chicago bishop amidst a misconduct probe, signalling a firm stance on church accountability.
Pope Francis sparks diplomatic row with Israel over Gaza remarks
The Vatican faces a major diplomatic crisis after Pope Francis' use of the word 'carnage' to describe the situation in Gaza prompted a furious summons of the Holy See's envoy by the Israeli government.
Pope Francis Condemns 'Immoral' CEO Pay and Wealth Gap
In a powerful address to Italian business leaders, Pope Francis launched a fierce critique of modern capitalism, condemning the growing inequality between executives and their workers as a grave sin and a threat to social cohesion.
Pope Condemns Child Exploitation in Uganda
In a powerful address during his African tour, Pope Francis denounced the 'ugly darkness' of child exploitation in Uganda, urging society to protect its most vulnerable members.
Pope Francis meets LGBTQ+ advocate Fr James Martin at Vatican
Pope Francis held a landmark private audience with prominent LGBTQ+ advocate Father James Martin at the Vatican, signalling a significant pastoral shift in the Catholic Church's approach to the LGBTQ+ community.
Minnesota Catholic Population Surpasses Vatican City
In an unprecedented demographic shift, the US state of Minnesota now has a larger Catholic population than Vatican City itself, signalling a major change in the global faith landscape.
Ex-Stripper: 17 Priests Paid Me £273K As Sugar Baby
A former stripper turned secret sugar baby alleges she received over a quarter of a million pounds from 17 Catholic priests before her arrest. The scandal rocks the church as police investigate financial misconduct and hypocrisy claims.
Irish missionary freed after Haiti kidnapping ordeal
Irish nun Sister Patrice Tarnawa has been released after being held captive by armed gunmen who stormed her orphanage in Haiti. The heartwarming reunion and her resilient spirit amidst the Caribbean nation's escalating security crisis.