Published by ReutersBy Philip Pullella and Charlotte Van Campenhout VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Flemish Roman Catholic bishops on Tuesday issued a … [Read more...] about Defying Vatican, Flemish bishops allow blessing same-sex unions
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Queen Elizabeth thanked for being ‘still in the saddle’ after 70 years
Published by ReutersBy Michael Holden and Kate Holton LONDON (Reuters) -Horse-loving Queen Elizabeth was thanked for being "in the saddle" for 70 … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth thanked for being ‘still in the saddle’ after 70 years
Pope names 21 new cardinals, putting stamp on Church’s future
Published by Reuters By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis announced on Sunday that he would appoint 21 … [Read more...] about Pope names 21 new cardinals, putting stamp on Church’s future
Madonna wants to meet Pope Francis
Published by BANG Showbiz EnglishMadonna has asked Pope Francis to meet her. The 63-year-old singer - who was criticised for blasphemy by the Vatican … [Read more...] about Madonna wants to meet Pope Francis
EU sanctions proposed for head of Russian Orthodox Church
Published by DPARussian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill presides over the Orthodox Easter service in the Christ the Savior Cathedral. … [Read more...] about EU sanctions proposed for head of Russian Orthodox Church
Pope defends media freedom, pays tribute to killed reporters
Published by ReutersBy Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Sunday paid tribute to journalists who have died or been jailed in the … [Read more...] about Pope defends media freedom, pays tribute to killed reporters
Ukraine mayor describes ‘hard’ interrogation by Russian captors
Published by ReutersBy Philip Pullella ROME (Reuters) - A Ukrainian mayor described hours of "hard" interrogations when held for almost a week by … [Read more...] about Ukraine mayor describes ‘hard’ interrogation by Russian captors
On ‘Easter of war’, pope implicitly criticises Russia over Ukraine
Published by ReutersBy Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis implicitly criticised Russia for dragging Ukraine into a "cruel and … [Read more...] about On ‘Easter of war’, pope implicitly criticises Russia over Ukraine
Ukrainians want Russians removed from pope’s Good Friday procession
Published by ReutersBy Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican's decision to have both Ukrainians and Russians take part in Pope Francis' … [Read more...] about Ukrainians want Russians removed from pope’s Good Friday procession
Vatican Stands by Cardinal’s Statement That Ireland’s Marriage Equality Vote is ‘Disaster for Humanity’
The Vatican is standing by its Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin (pictured), after he responded to Ireland's marriage equality vote by … [Read more...] about Vatican Stands by Cardinal’s Statement That Ireland’s Marriage Equality Vote is ‘Disaster for Humanity’