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George Pell: Cardinal remembered as ‘saint for our times’

Forme PM Tony Abbott has remembered Cardinal George Pell as a "great hero" who had been "wronged in life" and endured a "modern crucifixion".

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Cardinal George Pell funeral held in Sydney as protesters, mourners clash outside — as it happened

The body of Cardinal George Pell has been laid to rest today in St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, while activist groups highlight the Catholic Church's legacy of child abuse outside.

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As Pope Francis visits Congo, LGBT+ activists cheer for perceived ally

LGBT+ activists in Democratic Republic of Congo are celebrating the arrival of Pope Francis, whose recent push for the decriminalisation of same-sex relations has given them hope of greater acceptance of their community across Africa.

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Why the future of periods could be none at all

A growing body of research suggests that not getting a period could come with health benefits, suggesting that continuous birth control could be the wave of the future.

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Strong interest in virtual forum shows Catholics' desire for radical change to create more inclusive church

The late Cardinal George Pell's efforts to undermine Pope Francis's commitment for a more inclusive church may have ironically galvanised the mood for reform in the Australian Catholic Church.

Newcastle Herald

Pope Francis performs a high-wire act as he courts followers in Africa

The progressive Pontifex is visiting parts of Africa this week, and must fulfill a balancing act that looks towards the expansion of his church and the ideological clashes that are coming up.

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Pope Francis is in Democratic Republic of Congo, its first papal visit since 1985

His trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan will highlight the long-running conflicts in both countries and the rising importance of Africa to the future of the Catholic Church.

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Watch: Pope Francis makes first papal visit to DRC in 37 years

Watch as Pope Francis arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a three-day stay in the capital Kinshasa.

The Independent UK

Pope's Africa trip spotlights conflict, and church's future

Pope Francis is starting a six-day visit to Congo and South Sudan where he'll bring a message of peace to countries riven by poverty and conflict

The Independent UK

Pope Francis to spotlight conflicts ‘world has tired of’ on trip to DR Congo, South Sudan

Pope Francis arrived in Kinshasa on Tuesday for a six-day visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan, two fragile African nations where protracted conflicts have displaced millions of civilians, sowing death, hunger and despair.

France 24

Why is Pope Francis visiting DRC and South Sudan?

The head of the Catholic Church aims to help restore peace in two countries that have seen years of violence.

Al Jazeera

What is Opus Dei, and why is it so controversial — both in and out of the Catholic Church?

While the group is known for its secrecy, this is far from the first time it has appeared in the headlines.

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Pope Francis to visit two fragile African nations: DR Congo and South Sudan

Pope Francis starts a trip on Tuesday to two fragile African nations often forgotten by the world, where protracted conflicts have left millions of refugees and displaced people grappling with hunger.

Reuters

Why pope says being gay "isn't a crime"

Pope Francis isn't some radical; his LGBTQ inclusiveness corresponds to what the Catholic Church teaches

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It shouldn't seem so surprising when the pope says being gay 'isn't a crime' – a Catholic theologian explains

Once again, Pope Francis has called on Catholics to welcome and accept LGBTQ people.

Zenger

Book Review: ‘To Kidnap A Pope’ Recounts How Napoleon Normalized Religious Freedom

Napoleon’s argument for religious freedom would outlast his empire and become a norm across Europe.

The Conversation

Calls for Pope Benedict's sainthood make canonizing popes seem like the norm – but it's a long and politically fraught process

Like many others around the world, I watched the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI live on the internet. Before the service began, an unexpected announcement came over the loudspeakers requesting that members of the assembled crowd refrain from raising any banners or flags. Nevertheless, toward the end of the…

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Pope opens up on sex abuse cases, says church must do more

Pope Francis has shed light on the Catholic Church’s handling of sex abuse allegations against East Timor’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning independence hero

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The Independent UK

Pope Francis says ‘homosexuality is not a crime’ and calls anti-LGBT+ laws ‘unjust’

‘Being homosexual is not a crime. It’s not a crime. Yes, but it’s a sin,’ he says

The Independent UK

The AP Interview Takeaways: The Pope on "patience" in China

Pope Francis says continued dialogue with Chinese authorities is a guiding principle in his efforts to safeguard his flock who are a small minority in that Asian nation

Evening Standard

What is Candlemas, the feast day celebrated by Catholics?

Candlemas is not widely celebrated but it preserves a rich tradition of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Independent UK

Historic Black churches receive $4M in preservation grants

Administrators of a trust fund established to preserve historic Black churches in the United States have revealed the first 35 houses of worship that will receive financial grants totaling $4 million

ABC News

Cardinal George Pell will be remembered as a reformer with 'a big heart' by some but reviled by many others

While many with the Catholic Church remember him as compassionate, he's reviled by many others inside and outside religious spheres.

ABC News

Cardinal George Pell's final days spent writing furiously about the Catholic Church's 'toxic nightmare'

George Pell spent his final days penning an article furiously criticising the Vatican and its leader Pope Francis, coming as no shock to those who knew him.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka church seeks criminal justice for Easter bombings

Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church wants the country’s former leader to be criminally prosecuted for negligence

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