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For some Catholic women, the election was the final straw. Others saw it as a wake-up call, alerting them to the prevalence of right-wing ideologues in the U.S. church.
What Francis' newest cardinal picks mean for the next pope
Oct 8, 2024 · Among the newly named 21 cardinals announced by Pope Francis on Oct. 6, the youngest is 44 years old and the oldest is 99.. The surprise consistory, which will be held on Dec. 8, will, in many ...
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Dec 19, 2024 · The Catholic University of America is facing a "structural deficit of $30 million" that the school "must address through both budget cuts and revenue growth," said president Peter Kilpatrick in a ...
Growth and decline in the US Catholic Church
Apr 19, 2024 · People sing and dance during a Eucharistic procession in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sept. 9, 2023. The procession covered nearly a mile and included dozens of clergy, men and women religious, and ...
Archbishop Viganò found guilty of schism, excommunicated by …
Jul 5, 2024 · A version of this story appeared in the July 19-August 1, 2024 print issue under the headline: Archbishop Viganò found guilty of schism, excommunicated by Vatican.
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Pope Francis on Dec. 24 officially launched the Vatican's 2025 Jubilee Year, encouraging Christians to use the milestone occasion to dream of a "new world where peace and justice reign."
'Father Anne' sees signs of opening for Catholic women priests
Aug 9, 2024 · Father Anne, ordained in 2021, says her vocation has led her not only to pursue priestly ministry, but to advocate for Catholic women who hear the same call. "I have a call within a call," she says.
Benedictine Sr. Joan Chittister is 'Risking the Questions' in a new ...
Oct 23, 2024 · Benedictine Sr. Joan Chittister has a well-earned reputation as one who dares to ask big, bold questions — of civil and church authorities, of long-held assumptions about women and their place ...
Pope Francis, further cementing his legacy, names 21 new cardinals
Pope Francis on Oct. 6 announced that he will create 21 new cardinals, giving the 87-year old pontiff another opportunity to further cement his legacy by now naming 80% of the men who will one day ...