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my latest in @LaCroixInt From Pius XII’s silence to Francis’ words about Israel and Gaza international.la-croix.com/opinions/from-…

Justin Welby, the Primate of the Anglican Communion, announced his resignation following a report criticizing his handling of a case involving sexual abuse of minors. international.la-croix.com/religion/justi…

Anti-Semitism is alive and well, and we must fight against it tooth and nail. But the church must confront its silence on the Middle East conflict and recognize the suffering of all victims, especially Palestinians. My latest in @LaCroixInt international.la-croix.com/opinions/the-c…

The church after Gaza. My latest in @LaCroixInt The church must confront its silence on the Middle East conflict and recognize the suffering of all victims, especially Palestinians. international.la-croix.com/opinions/the-c…

The United States is “blessed with many gifts” and thus “must be concerned for those outside our borders and eager to offer assistance to all”. international.la-croix.com/world/vatican-…

Interesting: The right to a healthy #environment must be embedded in Europe’s #HumanRights system, write 3 current and previous @UN rapporteurs👇 🔗 international.la-croix.com/laudato-si/the… via @LaCroixInt @coe #ECHR

I wrote this article two weeks ago, October 24, in @LaCroixInt Whatever happens after November 5, American Catholics will have to give some explanation about their role in what the United States has become. international.la-croix.com/opinions/choic…

According to early exit polls published by the Washington Post, Republican president-elect Donald Trump received a much higher margin of support from Catholics than he did in 2020. international.la-croix.com/world/us-elect…

"The Vatican maintains diplomatic neutrality, which allows Pope Francis to save lives." Interview with Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, primate of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. international.la-croix.com/opinions/from-…

Diane Foley is the mother of American journalist James Foley, who was beheaded in August 2014 by ISIS in Syria. She is an inspiring voice in an America fractured by the presidential election campaign. international.la-croix.com/opinions/the-g…

In Dilexit nos, his fourth encyclical, Pope Francis presents the Sacred Heart as the antidote to the ills of modernity. This plea for popular piety synthesizes his pontificate. international.la-croix.com/religion/the-s…

Mexican Jesuit Father Marcelo Perez, known for his social activism and denouncing cartel violence, was assassinated on October 20. His murder is part of a growing wave of violence in a country where the state struggles to control organized crime. international.la-croix.com/religion/who-w…

In a message to the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Francis emphasized the deep connection between the Eucharist and fraternity, urging participants to embrace a “radical fraternity” with God and one another to heal the world's wounds. international.la-croix.com/religion/inter…

“Emigration, said Francis, is an indication of an insufficient or inadequate appreciation of resources, as well as the difficulty to provide everyone with a job that offers a fair salary & guarantees families an income corresponding to their basic needs." international.la-croix.com/religion/papal…

In Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis supported Catholic missions and called for a better sharing of wealth. He concluded the second leg of his long journey through Southeast Asia and Oceania this Monday, September 9. international.la-croix.com/religion/papal…

In preparation for World Youth Day 2027, discussions on AI and ethics have begun in Seoul. Led by Vatican expert Father Benanti, young Catholics are exploring AI's ethical implications, with South Korea emphasizing the need for responsible technology use. international.la-croix.com/ethics/young-c…

Pope Francis celebrated Mass September 5 before 85,000 people gathered in two stadiums in Jakarta, marking the conclusion of the first leg of his trip to Southeast Asia and Oceania. international.la-croix.com/religion/popes…

Discriminated against since Papua’s annexation in 1969, the Papuans of Indonesia’s predominantly Christian province hoped Pope Francis would send a message of solidarity and support during his visit to Jakarta or neighboring Papua New Guinea. international.la-croix.com/world/papuans-…

A government-commissioned report has revealed 2,400 accusations of sexual abuse in Catholic schools across Ireland since the 1970s. In response, an official inquiry commission will be launched. international.la-croix.com/world/irish-re…

"Interreligious dialogue ought to be recognized as an effective instrument for resolving local, regional, and international conflicts, especially those incited by the abuse of religion." international.la-croix.com/religion/popes…