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Pope Francis remains stable, has not had new breathing crisis, Vatican says

The pope has not had any new breathing crises, the Vatican announced in a handout.

By REUTERS
01/03/2025

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.

By REUTERS
06/01/2025

Irish Catholic Archbishop: Israeli response to Hamas ‘merciless and disproportionate'

Martin noted that others that had expressed similar views had been accused of antisemitism, and assured that he abhorred Hamas and other Islamist groups.

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.

By BEN SALES/JTA
16/12/2024
  AT SACRED HEART Seminary and School of Theology in Milwaukee.

Liran Gerassi: The Israeli head of the Lux Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies in Milwaukee

“I am the first-ever Israeli director of the center and first-ever Israeli employee of the Sacred Heart seminary.”

A Brazilian Catholic family's journey to Israel volunteering with ALUT during wartime

Despite initial fear, the family’s faith provided them with the strength to continue their work.

Trump's VP pick J. D. Vance: 'I'll be as strong an advocate for US-Israel relationship as anyone'

In a 2022 interview with The Jerusalem Post, Vance emphasized his commitment to a strong US-Israel relationship.

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".

By REUTERS
09/07/2024

Pope Francis considering making trip to Israel

The Pope shared that he is considering visiting Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and Jordan for the second time.

God's influencer: Carlo Acutis to become first millennial saint

Acutis achieved the first step to sainthood — beatification — in 2020 after The Pope attributed Acutis’ first miracle to him.

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