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Catholic altar wine replaced after becoming a favourite in Kenyan bars
The Kenyan Catholic Church has introduced a new brand of altar wine for Holy Mass after the previous one became widely available in local…
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The would-be saint murdered 'mafia-style' for refusing bribes
Two days after he was kidnapped in July 2007, the bloodied and battered corpse of Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi was dumped outside a…
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What Pope Leo XIV has said about climate change
Robert Prevost, newly named Pope Leo XIV, has previously expressed his position on climate change, hurtling the thorny issue back into the…
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Much like L.A., this American-born pope transcends borders
The faithful in Los Angeles, America’s most Catholic city, were delighted — and a little stunned — Thursday to learn a Chicago-born priest…
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Conclave to choose new pope to begin: What happens next?
As Catholic cardinals gather in Vatican City this week, the centuries-old process of selecting the next pope is set to begin. Following…
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Trump posting apparent AI photo of himself as the pope takes off online
President Donald Trump posted a seemingly artificially enhanced photo of himself depicted as the pope on Truth Social Friday night and it…
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Peruvian cardinal accused of abuse challenges late pope's sanction
As Pope Francis's body lay in state in the Vatican last week, one of the mourners -- with eyes downcast and hands clasped -- was a…
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Africans say a Black pope would be nice to have. But they are not too hopeful
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history. Catholic Africans…
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Watch Pope Francis' funeral live from St. Peter's Square
Watch live footage of the funeral of Pope Francis from St Peter's Square in Vatican City, streaming live here on Newsweek. You can also…
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One final call: Pope Francis’ last blessing echoes in Gaza
GAZA CITY — “Pope o’clock.” That’s what Gaza residents sheltering in this besieged Catholic parish called the time — usually 8 p.m. local…
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German Catholic laity sees Church at risk with new conservative pope
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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The next Pope: who are the frontrunners to succeed Pope Francis?
With the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, the Catholic Church is preparing for a transition that will determine its direction for the…
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Ally of Pope Francis elected France's top bishop
An influential French cardinal aligned with Pope Francis's stances was on Wednesday elected France's top bishop, as the country's Catholic…
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This new Mexican blessed is considered a protector of life from conception. Who was Moisés Lira?
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Catholic Church is getting a new addition to its ranks of “blessed,” with the beatification of the Rev. Moisés…
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Peace must be a priority, say Catholic leaders on anniversary of priests' violent deaths in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two years have passed since a leader of one of Mexico’s organized crime gangs stormed into a Catholic church in the…