1 million flock to the Pope’s Congo Mass on the day of forgiveness
by KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — An estimated 1 million jubilant Congolese poured into the capital’s main airport Wednesday for Pope Francis’ first major mass in Africa, …
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Police ask court to ban protests at Cardinal’s funeral in Sydney
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) – Mourners paid tribute to Cardinal George Pell who lay in state in a Sydney cathedral on Wednesday as police sought a …
Destroyed baby Jesus statues flood restoration ahead of the feast day
MEXICO CITY (AP) — It’s a busy season for Maximinio Vertiz. Dozens of beloved but worn and broken Jesus figurines will pass through the hands …
Pope clarifies homosexuality and sin comments in note
ROME (AP) – Pope Francis has clarified his recent comments on homosexuality and sin, saying he was only referring to official Catholic moral teaching that …
The church helps the mining community to develop in the dark, warming Arctic
By GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO 26 January 2023 GMT https://apnews.com/article/norway-religion-climate-mining-7ba037720afb81cf19e040e7620fc1eb LONGYEARBYEN, Norway (AP) — The warm glow of Svalbard Church’s light shines on the snow-covered mountainside from …
The AP interview: Pope on health, critics and future papacy
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis says he has not even considered issuing norms to regulate future papal resignations and plans to continue as long …
AP Interview Takeaways: Pope on ‘patience’ in China
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis says “we must walk patiently in China,” and sees continued dialogue with Beijing as the guiding principle in his …
In India, decorating deity is a calling for Hindu temple artist
CHENNAI, India (AP) — The former computer pro — now a highly specialized kind of artist — locked eyes with the deity before him. On …
Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returns to pre-COVID levels
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Islam’s annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia will return to pre-pandemic levels this year after restrictions saw the annual …
Border bishop takes lead role in Catholic migrant service
EL PASO, Texas (AP) – With a cheerful “soya Marcos” – “I’m Mark,” in Spanish – Bishop Mark Seitz introduced himself to migrants eating soup …