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Catholic Relief Services praise end of Trump’s ‘Muslim ban’
- Feb 20, 2021
Catholic Relief Services has praised President Joe Biden’s decision to rescind Donald Trump’s so-called “Muslim ban,” which forbid the immigration of people from 13 Muslim-majority countries.

By Crux Staff
Christianity on display at Capitol riot sparks new debate
- Jan 29, 2021
The Christian imagery and rhetoric on view during this month’s Capitol insurrection are sparking renewed debate about the societal effects of melding Christian faith with an exclusionary breed of nationalism.

By Elana Schor
Vatican’s got skin in the game in Italy’s current political drama
- Jan 19, 2021
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte faces a crucial no-confidence vote in the senate today, and the Vatican will be watching with interest.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Vienna Cardinal says US capitol rioters were lied to about election fraud
- Jan 15, 2021
Austrian Cardinal Christoph Schönborn Friday weighed in on the breach of the US Capitol by pro-Trump protesters that took place nearly 10 days ago, condemning the violence and the lies he said caused the riot in the first place.

By Elise Ann Allen

Pope prays for dead at US capitol, tells leaders to take responsibility
- Jan 10, 2021
Pope Francis in his Sunday Angelus address prayed for the five people who lost their lives in the breach of the United States Capitol by pro-Trump protesters last week and encouraged the country’s leaders to work toward national reconciliation.

By Elise Ann Allen
In new interview, pope says he was ‘shocked’ by Capitol chaos, plans to get vaccine
- Jan 9, 2021
In an interview with an Italian TV station, Pope Francis said he was “shocked” by the infiltration of the US Capitol by pro-Trump protesters earlier this week.

By Elise Ann Allen
All too familiar with coups, LatAm bishops voice alarm over US Capitol chaos
- Jan 8, 2021
After Wednesday’s chaos at the U.S. Capitol, several Catholic leaders from Latin America have expressed concern over the images they saw.

By Inés San Martín
Catholic leaders around the world react to chaos in the US Capitol
- Jan 7, 2021
After pro-Trump protestors contesting the results of the US presidential election stormed the nation’s Capitol yesterday, international leaders and Catholic authorities from across the world have condemned the violence, urging peace and respect for democracy.

By Elise Ann Allen