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Pope Francis adds new pathway to sainthood
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Pope Francis adds new pathway to sainthood

Pope Francis has added a fourth pathway to possible sainthood. Until now, gaining consideration for sainthood in the Catholic Church…
Baptism rift hits Francis-Tawadros II declaration
Egypt

Baptism rift hits Francis-Tawadros II declaration

The declaration signed by Pope Francis and Coptic Pope Tawadros II, that Catholics and Copts for the first time will…
Pope Francis to visit Cairo in April
Egypt

Pope Francis to visit Cairo in April

Pope Francis will make an official visit to Egypt in the last week of April, upon invitation by President Abdel…
Pope proclaims ‘dispenser of mercy’ Mother Teresa a saint
World

Pope proclaims ‘dispenser of mercy’ Mother Teresa a saint

Mother Teresa of Calcutta, known as the "saint of the gutters" during her life, was declared a saint of the…
Three Christian denominations approve church construction bill: minister
Egypt

Three Christian denominations approve church construction bill: minister

Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Magdi al-Agati said on Monday that the three main Egyptian Christian denominations have agreed on…
Pope’s comments on modern marriage raise storm of criticism
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Pope’s comments on modern marriage raise storm of criticism

Pope Francis has said the "great majority" of Catholic marriages being celebrated today are invalid because couples do not fully…
Huge fire breaks out in Luxor Catholic church
Egypt

Huge fire breaks out in Luxor Catholic church

A huge fire broke out early on Wednesday at Mar Girgis Catholic Church in Luxor. Fire fighters headed to the church,…
Pope to Church: Welcome divorcees, gay community
World

Pope to Church: Welcome divorcees, gay community

Pope Francis put his shoulder to the doors of the Catholic Church and shoved them open a little wider Friday,…
Top Vatican Cardinal says Church made enormous mistakes over sex abuse
World

Top Vatican Cardinal says Church made enormous mistakes over sex abuse

Australian Cardinal George Pell said on Sunday the Catholic Church made "enormous mistakes" and dismissed cases of sexual abuse of…
After 1,000-year split, pope and Russian patriarch embrace in Cuba
World

After 1,000-year split, pope and Russian patriarch embrace in Cuba

Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill embraced and kissed on Friday in a historic meeting, uniting to issue a…
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