Claire Giangrave
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Church leaders involved in abuse cover-ups should apologise, says Catholic safeguarding expert
Fr. Hans Zollner's comments come on the heels of a scathing report on sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Munich, once headed by emeritus Pope Benedict XVI.
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Vatican tightens Covid-19 restrictions, applies mandatory vaccination
The Vatican has made vaccinations and booster shots mandatory for employees and visitors wishing to enter the Vatican Museums and gardens.
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New book shines light on abuse and racist discrimination of Catholic nuns
In a newly published book, a Vatican journalist details the mental and physical abuse, oppression and racism experienced by religious sisters.
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Indian Catholics hope a papal visit will halt anti-Christian persecution
A recent meeting between Pope Francis and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised hopes among Indian Catholics about the possibility of a future papal visit, one that might help foster religious freedom and gender equality in one of the world's largest nations.
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Vatican census shows Catholicism growing everywhere but Europe
As Catholicism grows in Africa and America, Europe sees its faithful diminish, a Vatican survey finds.