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Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism

A new crucifix that was sent by Italy to replace the one that was defaced by Isreali troops in Lebanon. (Credit: Houssam Naddaf/via AP.)

Israeli troops get prison for desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

May 12
Julia Frankel

Pope Leo XIV speaks to reporters as he leaves the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, on March 31, 2026. (Credit: Gregoria Borgia/AP.)

Premium article: Pope Leo says there are more important subjects than sexuality, but that won’t stop the conversation

May 12
Charles Collins

Pope Leo XIV blesses a little girl as he arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Credit: Alessandra Tarantino/AP.)

Vatican issues final warning to breakaway traditionalist SSPX

May 13
Nicole Winfield

Father Anthony Odiong, 57, arrested on 16 July 2024. (Credit: Waco Police.)

Premium article: Questions abound as sex crimes trial looms for priest in Texas

May 13
Christopher R. Altieri

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A couple lay flowers at a tribute to shooting victims outside the Bondi Pavilion at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, a day after a shooting. (Credit: Mark Baker/AP.)

Father and son gunmen kill at least 15 people in attack on Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Dec 15, 2025
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Australian Parliament considers lifting euthanasia ban

Aug 1, 2022
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12 Australian media companies fined for breaking Pell order

Jun 4, 2021
Rod McGuirk

86-year-old pedophile priest loses Australian court appeal

May 28, 2021
Rod McGuirk

Australian children supported by nun lose bid to block coal mine expansion

May 27, 2021
Rod McGuirk

Same-sex union blessings ban upsets gay Catholics in Oceania

Mar 16, 2021
Rod McGuirk

Australian media companies admit breaching Pell gag order

Feb 1, 2021
Rod McGuirk

Australian anti-graft agency dismisses Vatican speculation

Nov 11, 2020
Rod McGuirk

Australian media on trial for breaching order in Pell case

Nov 9, 2020
Rod McGuirk

President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast, at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 6, 2025. (Credit: Evan Vucci/AP.)

Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism

May 14
Peter Smith

Pope Leo XVI at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, on May 14, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Pope Leo tells students at Europe’s largest university to battle anxiety in today’s world

May 14
Crux Now Staff

Pope Leo XIV visits the Città Universitaria (University City) at Sapienza University of Rome to meet with faculty and students at the institution's primary campus, one of the world's oldest and largest universities, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation

May 14
Nicole Winfield,
Paolo Santalucia

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech next to the submarine ‘Le Temeraire’ (The Temerarious) at the Nuclear submarines Navy base of Ile Longue in Crozon, France, Monday March 2, 2026. (Credit: Yoan Valat/Pool Photo via AP.)

French Senate rejects assisted suicide bill again

May 14
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