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British Pope's sacred relic stolen in Venezuela church heist

A priceless 19th-century Catholic relic, a bone fragment of the British-born millennial Pope Leo XIV, has been stolen from a church in Venezuela. The theft has sparked an international investigation and outrage amongst the faithful.

Philippines scraps national ID card after public backlash

The Philippine government has abruptly abandoned its controversial national identity card system, dubbed the 'Filipino Card', following intense opposition from the Catholic Church and widespread public protests over privacy and cost concerns.

King Charles Attends Catholic Funeral for Duchess of Kent

In an unprecedented ecumenical gesture, King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the Catholic funeral of the late Duchess of Kent, marking a significant moment for the modern monarchy and its evolving relationship with the Catholic faith.

Philippines Congress Moves to Outlaw Catholic Devotion

A controversial bill seeking to ban the popular Catholic 'Divine Mercy' devotion has sparked a major constitutional crisis in the Philippines, pitting Congress against the Senate and the influential Catholic Church.

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.

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.

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.

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