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Pope Francis to visit DRC and South Sudan in February 2023

Pope Francis I has rescheduled his long-delayed trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan for 31 January to 5 February 2023 – cutting out a stop over in the troubled eastern DRC, but fulfilling a long-held wish to accompany other Christian leaders to South Sudan.

Radio France Internationale

Pope’s visit to DRC, South Sudan back on for early 2023

The Vatican had previously announced that scheduled trips to both countries in July were postponed.

Al Jazeera

Pope reschedules Congo, South Sudan trip for Jan. 31-Feb. 5

Pope Francis has rescheduled his delayed trip to Congo and South Sudan for Jan. 31-Feb. 5

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Pope to visit Congo, South Sudan from Jan. 31-Feb. 5 -Vatican

Pope Francis will visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan early next year, the Vatican said on Thursday, after having to cancel a planned trip to the two countries in July because of health problems.

Reuters

Vatican Swiss Guard slayings back in spotlight with new book

One of the most sensational crimes in recent Vatican history is back in the spotlight thanks to a book about the 1998 slayings of the Swiss Guard commander and his wife by a lower-ranking guard who then killed himself

The Independent UK

Russia protests pope comments as Vatican seeks to mediate

Russia is complaining about Pope Francis’ latest condemnation of atrocities in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russia issues formal protest to Vatican after Pope calls out ‘cruelty’ of Ukraine invasion

‘I expressed indignation at such insinuations’ says Russian ambassador

The Independent UK

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Russia protests Vatican's criticism of 'special military operation' in Ukraine

Russia's envoy has expressed Moscow's strong dissatisfaction to the Vatican following Pope Francis' latest condemnation of the "cruelty" of Russia's actions in Ukraine, the RIA Novosti news agency reported on Tuesday.

Reuters

China vows more 'friendly consensus' amid Vatican complaints

Beijing and the Vatican are once again tangling over the prickly issue of appointing Chinese bishops

The Independent UK

China says unaware of issue after Vatican complains about bishops pact

China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday it was unaware "of the specific issue" after the Vatican accused Chinese authorities of violating a bilateral pact on the appointment of bishops by installing one in a diocese not recognised by the Holy See.

Reuters

Vatican says China violated pact on bishops, expresses regret

The Vatican on Saturday accused Chinese authorities of violating a bilateral pact on the appointment of bishops by installing one in a diocese not recognised by the Holy See.

Reuters

Pope links plight of Ukrainians today to Stalin's 'genocide'

Pope Francis is linking the suffering of Ukrainians now to the 1930s “genocide" by starvation that the country experienced under Josef Stalin

The Independent UK

Vatican calls up Atlético Madrid doctor to treat pope’s knee problem

José María Villalón describes Francis as ‘charming and stubborn’ patient, who did not want surgical intervention

The Guardian - UK

German bishops assure Vatican but vow to proceed with reform

Germany’s Catholic bishops are vowing to continue their controversial reform process after a week of tense meetings with Vatican officials seeking to put the brakes on proposals to ordain women, bless gay unions and rethink church teaching on sexuality

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Albany bishop accused of abuse has asked the pope to remove him from the priesthood

The retired bishop of Albany, New York, who has admitted to covering up for predator priests and has himself been accused of sexual abuse, has asked Pope Francis to remove him from the priesthood.

Reuters

Women priests, homosexuality, not closed debate in Church, German bishop says

A leading German Catholic bishop on Saturday contested the Vatican's view that debates about women priests and homosexuality were closed, saying they will have to be confronted in the future.

The Independent UK

Accused Albany bishop asks to be removed from priesthood

The retired bishop of Albany, New York, is asking Pope Francis to be removed from the priesthood

Reuters

Pope Francis says Vatican ready to mediate to end Ukraine conflict - paper

Pope Francis reiterated on Friday the Vatican was ready to do anything possible to mediate and put an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the pontiff said in an interview with Italian daily La Stampa.

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The Conversation

How young climate activists are making their voices heard at COP27 over Egypt's protest suppression

In London, youth activists threw soup at Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers,” asking, “Is art worth more than life? More than food? More than justice?” In Melbourne, Australia, two protesters superglued themselves to Picasso’s “Massacre in Korea” to highlight the connections between climate change and future conflict and suffering.

Irish Mirror

Pope refuses to be drawn into Listowel priest rant row

Vatican spokesperson declines to comment when contacted by the Irish Mirror

Reuters

Pope says "deeply saddened" by deadly blast in Istanbul

Pope Francis on Tuesday sent his condolences to the families and friends of those who died in Sunday's explosion in Istanbul, saying he was "deeply saddened" by what happened, the Vatican said in a statement.

Reuters

Pope hosts lunch for Rome's poor and homeless

Pope Francis hosted a lunch for 1,300 poor and homeless people on Sunday, the day the Roman Catholic Church marks the World Day of the Poor.

The Independent UK

Vatican opens preliminary abuse probe into French cardinal

The Vatican has decided to launch a preliminary sex abuse investigation into French Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard, after he admitted to having behaved in a “reprehensible way” with a 14-year-old girl 35 years ago

Reuters

Vatican to investigate French cardinal who abused 14-year-old girl

The Vatican will open an investigation into French Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard, who earlier this week admitted to sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl decades ago.

Reuters

Vatican hit with $9.25 million claim by ousted auditor and deputy

The Vatican's first auditor general and his deputy, who were appointed in 2015 and fired two years later, are suing the Holy See for 9.3 million euros ($9.25 million) in damages, alleging they were sacked after discovering financial irregularities.

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