International News

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Congolese president accepts bishops' offer to mediate political crisis

December 6, 2016

KINSHASA, Congo – Congolese President Joseph Kabila expressed support for Catholic bishops' efforts to mediate a constitutional crisis after he extended his term in office.

In spirit of ecumenicism, Vatican displays Rembrandt's art for the first time

December 6, 2016

VATICAN CITY – For the first time, the works of Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn will be displayed at the Vatican.

Vatican's anti-abuse commission launches new website

December 6, 2016

VATICAN CITY – The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors launched a new website Tuesday, which is designed to help inform the public about their work, and includes resources for Church leaders on safeguarding children and caring for survivors.

Sheen remains transfer granted stay as New York archdiocese plans to appeal

December 6, 2016

PEORIA, Ill. – Hopes buoyed in the Diocese of Peoria by a Nov. 17 court ruling allowing Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's family to transfer the sainthood candidate's remains from New York to Peoria were tempered by an emergency stay being granted to the Archdiocese of New York, which planned to appeal the ruling.

'Tis the season, and Bethlehem businesses hope for a merry one

December 5, 2016

BETHLEHEM, West Bank – Even the Christmas decorations seem more cheerful this year in Bethlehem.

Priest in child porn case had been vetted by Vatican for sex abuse claim before

December 5, 2016

Thirteen years ago, amid allegations he molested a 16-year-old boy, the Rev. Kevin Gugliotta was suspended from ministry in New Jersey, his case referred to the Vatican for guidance because of an unusual circumstance.

French bishop opens sainthood cause for foundress of Tyburn Nuns

December 5, 2016

SAINT LOUP-SUR-AUJON, France – A French bishop has opened the cause for canonization of a nun who claimed she saw a consecrated host turn to bloody flesh in the hands of a priest.

Catholic App brings GPS power to confession

December 5, 2016

If you've got sins that need absolving or a conscience to be cleared, yes … there's an app for that.

Pope Francis lauds Middle East effort to save local art and culture

December 5, 2016

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis endorsed a recent conference dedicated to the conservation and restoration of art and heritage within the Middle East, as a means to defend the rights of the human person.

Pope to global economic leaders: Remember the dignity of the human person

December 5, 2016

VATICAN CITY – In an unprecedented event, Fortune 500 CEOs, members of the Time 100 and non-profit, academic, religious and labor leaders from throughout the world met in Rome to address the need for a global economic system that both encourages growth and aids the poor.