Vatican

Women religious should have vote at synod, theologian says
- Catholic News Service, Vatican
- Oct 12, 2019
While the Catholic Church has made strides to include the voice of women, especially in the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, women should be included among synod voting members and in church leadership positions, a German theologian said.
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Four women to be canonized alongside John Henry Newman
- Vatican
- Oct 12, 2019
When the world celebrates the canonization of Blessed John Henry Newman on Sunday, the 19th-century British cardinal won’t be alone, but will be elevated to the altar alongside four other individuals known for their mysticism and service to the poor.
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Pope names U.S. archbishop to head Vatican academy for diplomats
- Catholic News Service, Vatican
- Oct 11, 2019
Pope Francis named a U.S. archbishop serving as a nuncio to head the Vatican diplomatic academy.
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Vatican rep to UN addresses violence against women, human dignity
- Catholic News Service, Vatican
- Oct 11, 2019
Filipino Archbishop Bernardito Auza, head of the Vatican’s permanent observer mission to the United Nations, called for the U.N. to uphold the dignity of women, and also to safeguard the “inherent dignity and inalienable rights” of the human person when dealing with financial issues before the international body.
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Vatican releases lineup for Christmas concert supporting the Amazon
- Catholic News Service, Vatican
- Oct 11, 2019
Proceeds from a Christmas concert at the Vatican starring Lionel Richie, Bonnie Tyler and Susan Boyle will go to help protect the Amazon and support indigenous communities there.
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Vatican cardinal stirs controversy by saying it’s time to ‘exit’ abuse scandals
- Vatican
- Oct 11, 2019
When a top papal advisor earlier this week suggested that Catholic prelates should stop apologizing to clerical abuse survivors, in order to lift the “cloud” of scandal hanging over the Church, it offered a clear illustration of the pressures the abuse crisis has generated – both on victims and Church officials.
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