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Bishops grapple with divided Philippines after Duterte arrest

Ordinations taking place in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Pope Francis says ‘confused messages’ in the world are hurting young people, urges vocations

Mar 20
Crux Staff

Prime Minister Mark Carney meets young members of the crowd during the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Montreal, Sunday March 16, 2025. (Credit: Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP.)

Canadian Catholic leaders denounce government budget proposals

Mar 19
John Lavenburg

President Biden is shown presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction to Pope Francis, on Jan. 11, 2025. (Credit: Office of U.S. President.)

Pope’s Medal of Freedom, given by Biden, arrives to Buenos Aires Cathedral

Mar 19
Eduardo Campos Lima

Christ the Redeemer monument in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Credit: Pixabay.)

After death of tourist, rector of Rio’s Christ the Redeemer hopes for changes

Mar 20
Eduardo Campos Lima

Protestors hold an illustration of former president Rodrigo Duterte behind bars as they call for justice to victims of the war on drugs during his administration in Quezon city, Philippines, on March 14, 2025. (Credit: Aaron Favila/AP.)

Bishops grapple with divided Philippines after Duterte arrest

Mar 21
Joseph San Mateo

Ordinations taking place in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Pope Francis says ‘confused messages’ in the world are hurting young people, urges vocations

Mar 20
Crux Staff

Christ the Redeemer monument in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Credit: Pixabay.)

After death of tourist, rector of Rio’s Christ the Redeemer hopes for changes

Mar 20
Eduardo Campos Lima

An abandoned street is seen in Kumbo, Cameroon. (Credit: Voice of America.)

Archbishop urges direct talks with separatist fighters in Cameroon

Mar 20
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