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Dutch Church is facing an uncertain future, but new bishop is up for his task

Dec 15, 2018
Esther Raaijmakers - Katholiek Nieuwsblad

Dutch Church to allow digital payments in collection basket

Nov 23, 2018
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Pope Leo publishes first book of his pre-papal writing

Sep 15
Crux Now Staff

Pope Leo XIV waves as he arrives at the Vatican Library on the day of his 71st birthday, Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, during a press preview of the exhibit ""AQVA, Catastrophe and Wonder," which will be open to the public from Sept. 25 through May 14, 2027. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

Pope celebrates his 71st birthday but it’s Vatican employees who get the gift

Sep 15
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Premium article: “The Church will always believe in peace talks,” says top Church mediator in Colombia about violence in the country and crisis on southern border

Sep 15
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In this photo provided by WESMINCOM Armed Forces of the Philippines, a soldier views the site inside a Roman Catholic cathedral in Jolo, the capital of Sulu province in the southern Philippines after two bombs exploded Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. (Credit: WESMINCOM Armed Forces of the Philippines Via AP.)

‘Century of martyrdom’: Vatican commission has recorded death of over 1700 martyrs in the 21st century

Sep 15
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street in London, England, on Sept. 1, 2026. (Credit: Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP.)

Premium article: Last vestige of anti-Catholic laws in Britain ending not a sign of Church revival

Sep 13
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Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims and tourists at the Angelus on Sunday, 13 Sept. 2026 in the Vatican. (Image ©Vatican Media)

Pope commemorates 9/11 attacks with prayers for peace and for those who died

Sep 13
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Pope Leo XIV with religious and traditional leaders in St. Joseph's Cathedral, Bamenda, Cameroon, on 16 April 2026. (Image ©Vatican Media)

Premium article: Heeding pope’s call, religious & traditional leaders map path to reconciliation in Cameroon

Sep 13
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A CRS aid worker delivers emergency assistance in Nepal. CRS is working with local partners and the US State Dept. (Image courtesy of US Embassy to Nepal)

Premium article: Caritas Nepal receives support from CRS, US govt. to care for displaced in wake of disaster

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