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Catholic Church
The Roman Catholic Church is the largest church within Christianity.
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Reports & Analysis
Rome: Over 1 million gather at Pope Leo's youth mass
Rome: Over 1 million gather at Pope Leo's youth mass
At Sunday's Jubilee mass, Pope Leo XIV urged young Catholics not to lose hope amid wars like those in Ukraine and Gaza.
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza's Holy Family Catholic church
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza's Holy Family Catholic church
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has criticized Israel for an apparent attack on Gaza's sole Catholic church.
Germany's monasteries and convents dying out
Germany's monasteries and convents dying out
The number of people in monastic orders in Germany is sinking, with many convents and monasteries facing dissolution.
Life in a convent — dream or nightmare?
Life in a convent — dream or nightmare?
No money, no partner and no flexibility in the daily routine: many people couldn't imagine living in a convent.
In Philippines, Catholics get down and dirty for Taong Putik
In Philippines, Catholics get down and dirty for Taong Putik
The annual religious festival takes place on June 24 in the Bibiclat district of the northern village of Aliaga.
AfD and radical Christians: An alliance of convenience?
AfD and radical Christians: An alliance of convenience?
The radical right portrays itself as the defender of the Christian West against Islam. That is misleading.
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In the spotlight
What challenges await Pope Leo?
The new pope looks set to focus on peace, the climate and technology. But abuse scandals will remain a hot-button issue.
Vatican: Why conclave's new pope pick is hard to predict
The 2025 conclave is less predictable than ever after Francis shook up the Catholic Church during his years as pope.
German election: Churches go political amid social divisions
The main churches in Germany have voiced clear political opinions ahead of elections. Not all are pleased.
Holy Year 2025: What to expect
The Pope will open the "Jubilee" or "Holy Year 2025" on Christmas Eve. What does that entail?
Catholic Church strengthens pastoral care for queer people
In a diocese in the German city of Munich, LGBTQ+ believers now have their own contact persons for pastoral care.
Vatican's 'pivot to Asia' reflected in Pope Francis' tour
The pope's 12-day tour shows that the Vatican — like many other Western states — is working to deepen ties with Asia.
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