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The Vatican will open an investigation into French Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard, the retired archbishop of Bordeaux, who admitted in a public letter that he had abused a 14-year-old girl 35 years ago.
Vatican confirms it is opening abuse investigation of French cardinal
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News ServicePope helped facilitate Ukraine-Russia prisoner exchange
By Catholic News ServiceRussia’s ambassador to the Vatican confirmed Pope Francis helped facilitate recent prisoner exchanges with Ukraine and said the Vatican is ready to act as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia.
Crypto technology a moment for ‘hope,’ entrepreneur says
By Catholic News ServiceA Catholic author and entrepreneur is inviting the Church to engage with new technologies poised to revolutionize not only finance, but society itself.
Ukrainian bishops call for solidarity fast
By Michael Swan, The Catholic RegisterCanada’s Ukrainian Catholic bishops are asking all Catholics for prayers, charitable giving and three days of fasting Nov. 24 to 26 in solidarity with Ukrainians living with food shortages and facing days without heat, light or water as Russia continues to target civilian infrastructure, especially Ukraine’s power grid.
Pope accepts resignation of German bishop who cheated elderly woman
By Catholic News ServiceDespair over declining numbers shows lack of faith, pope tells religious
By Catholic News ServiceFrench cardinal admits to abusing teen girl 35 years ago
By Catholic News ServiceIn Bahrain, pope sees joy of Catholic minority, deepens ties with Muslims
By Catholic News ServiceAWALI, Bahrain (CNS) -- Traveling as a "sower of peace" to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Pope Francis further strengthened ties with the Muslim world and witnessed the joy and vitality of its minority and predominately expatriate Christian population.
South Korean church leaders want inquiry after stampede, offer prayers
By Catholic News ServiceCatholic bishops in South Korea expressed sorrow and offered prayers after more than 150 people died in a stampede during Halloween celebrations in Seoul. They also called for a detailed investigation to identify the cause of the incident.
Summit explores role of ethics in development of artificial intelligence
By Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News ServiceUniversities around the world are taking steps alongside major technology companies to explore ways to bolster ethics education in the artificial intelligence field in line with an initiative supported by the Vatican.