Catholic Church

Pope Francis hails peace in postwar Mozambique

The leader of the Catholic Church has urged Mozambique's political leaders to uphold peace and tone down divisive rhetoric. The country is hoping to avert political violence in the run-up to elections…

6 years ago

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Pope laments abortion with controversial ‘hit man’ remark

The head of the Catholic Church has equated getting an abortion for medical reasons with hiring a contract killer. German officials have condemned such rhetoric, saying it is "absolutely unacceptable."…

6 years ago

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Pope Francis urges migrant-skeptic Bulgaria to welcome refugees

Although Pope Francis wants the Balkan nation to open its hearts and homes to migrants, there is considerable opposition to refugees in Bulgaria. Ties with the Catholic Church are also not warm.…

6 years ago

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‘The Catholic Church faces its demons’

'The Catholic Church faces its demons'…

6 years ago

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DR Congo Catholic Church still reticent about accepting election result

DR Congo Catholic Church still reticent about accepting the election result.…

6 years ago

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Report details widespread sexual abuse by German priests

A report commissioned by the Catholic Church has found that more than 1500 priests sexually abused thousands of mostly male children and teens in Germany over 70 years. DW visited a church…

7 years ago

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Catholic church protests herdsmen killings in Lagos

The Catholic church on Tuesday, May 22, staged a peaceful protest in Lagos State over incessant killings by herdsmen and other marauders in Nigeria.…

7 years ago

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Pope Francis celebrates Epiphany at the Vatican

The head of the Catholic church lead followers in the feast of Epiphany which marks the end of the Christmas season.…

7 years ago

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Pope Francis conducts Angelus prayer

Pope Francis has conducted the Angelus Prayer, reminding visitors that it was the day to celebrate St. Stephen, the first martyr of the Catholic church.…

7 years ago

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Interior of Church show destruction after suicide bomb attack

At least 8 people killed and up to 45 wounded after two men attacked a Catholic church in Pakistan.…

7 years ago

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Pope Francis to canonise Mother Teresa

More than 100,000 people from around the world have gathered in Rome for the canonisation of Mother Teresa. Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, will formally proclaim her a…

9 years ago

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Catholic Church

Pope Francis hails peace in postwar Mozambique

Pope laments abortion with controversial ‘hit man’ remark

Pope Francis urges migrant-skeptic Bulgaria to welcome refugees

‘The Catholic Church faces its demons’

DR Congo Catholic Church still reticent about accepting election result

Report details widespread sexual abuse by German priests

Catholic church protests herdsmen killings in Lagos

Pope Francis celebrates Epiphany at the Vatican

Pope Francis conducts Angelus prayer

Interior of Church show destruction after suicide bomb attack

Pope Francis to canonise Mother Teresa

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