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Catholic Church
The Roman Catholic Church is the largest church within Christianity.
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Pope Francis to be discharged after five weeks in hospital
Doctors treating the pope said he can return to the Vatican on Sunday but will need two months of rest.
Pope Francis' health 'improving,' Vatican says
Pope Francis is 'improving," continues to make progress at physiotherapy and remains fever-free, his doctors said.
Pope showing 'good response' to treatment, says Vatican
As he begins his fourth week in hospital, Pope Francis is showing a "gradual" improvement, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis' health condition remains 'stable but complex'
Pope Francis reached three weeks in the hospital in Rome, the longest stay of his 12-year papacy.
Pope Francis spends 'peaceful night' after breathing crisis
The head of the Catholic Church has been in hospital for over two weeks fighting double pneumonia.
Carnival: A 2,000-year-old tradition
What do the ancient Romans and the number 11 have to do with the rituals of the Cologne Carnival?
Catholics flock to Vatican to pray for pope's recovery
Pope Francis has been battling pneumonia for more than 10 days. He remains in critical condition, worrying Catholics.
Pope Francis' health is 'critical,' Vatican says
The Holy See said the 88-year-old pontiff was still in danger after suffering a "prolonged asthma-like" attack.
Pope Francis has 'peaceful night' despite pneumonia battle
The 88-year-old pontiff has been diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs and has spent a fifth night in hospital in Rome.
Pope Francis in 'complex' health situation
In a brief statement, the Vatican announced that the pope's respiratory infection requires a new course of treatment.
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.
Sent to South America: Did German Catholics hide abusers?
Priests accused of sexual abuse in Germany went to work overseas as missionaries.
Holy Year 2025: What to expect
The Pope will open the "Jubilee" or "Holy Year 2025" on Christmas Eve. What does that entail?
Pope Francis makes first-ever papal visit to Corsica
Pope Francis is visiting the French island of Corsica two days before his 88th birthday.
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.
Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals
Pope Francis has appointed 21 new clergymen to the Catholic Church's College of Cardinals.
China and Vatican agree to extend controversial bishops deal
Some conservative Catholics have criticized the accord for handing over too much control to Beijing.
Belgian PM demands 'concrete steps' over Catholic sex abuse
Pope Francis is in Belgium after revelations of abuse and cover-ups have damaged the Church's credibility.
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.
Pope Francis' visit to East Timor sparks controversy
In East Timor, a sprawling altar built for the pontiff's imminent visit has threatened many locals with eviction.
Pope Francis visits remote town in Papua New Guinea
On the third day of his trip to Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis headed to the small town of Vanimo.
Pope Francis sets off on his longest trip yet — at 87
Pope Francis is traveling to Southeast Asia and Oceania on a long-planned trip. He will be airborne for a good 43 hours.
Decoding China: The Vatican's difficult diplomacy
To what extent can China allow the Catholic Church in the country if Beijing has little influence over the Vatican?
What the earliest manuscript about Jesus' infancy reveals
A papyrus featuring a story about Jesus' childhood has triggered global fascination, but the gospel is not new.
US Catholics 'sorry' for abuse of Native American children
US Catholic bishops formally apologized for the forced assimilation and other conditions at church-run boarding schools.
More and more refugees seek protection in churches
In Germany, religious communities have offered asylum to refugees for decades. But now authorities are intervening.
Pope declares 2025 Holy Year
The event happens every quarter century and is expected to attract over 30 million pilgrims.
Vatican eyes closer ties with communist Vietnam
Religious organizations in Vietnam are tightly under the thumb of the communist authorities.
Pope Francis criticized for Ukraine 'white flag' remarks
Ukraine and its allies denounced the pope for not condemning Russia while calling for Kyiv to negotiate.
Germany's Catholic Church speaks out against far right
German bishops have explicitly positioned themselves against the far-right populist Alternative for Germany party.
Australia: Retired bishop charged with child sex crimes
One of Australia's most senior Catholics stands accused of committing several sexual offenses against children.
Germany: Catholic churches are demolished or repurposed
In the last 10 years, the number of Catholic churches across Germany has been dwindling.
Panama: Missing cardinal found 'safe and sound'
Jose Luis Lacunza was found by the police near his diocese in western Panama.
Vatican: Same-sex couple 'blessings' aren't 'heretical'
The Vatican said it could not be "blasphemous," not least because they are "blessings without a liturgical format."
Africans differ over clerical blessings for same-sex couples
The pope's approval for same-sex couple blessings has sparked confusion — and left the LGBTQ+ community wanting more.
World Synod: Catholic Church identifies areas for reform
After four weeks, an assembly of the world's bishops has come to an end at the Vatican.
Ireland's stolen children
Getting pregnant out of wedlock was long seen as a disgrace in Catholic Ireland.
Catholic Church synod: How explosive are calls for reform?
The church is in crisis but a major meeting of bishops in Rome will see unusually open dialogue.
Pope Francis' selection of Cardinals marks shift toward Asia
Pope Francis has installed 20 new Cardinals, changing the makeup of the body that will elect his successor.
Catholic Church investigates claims against late cardinal
Victims groups want to know if Pope Benedict was involved in quashing an investigation a decade ago.
Catholic Church hid Jews from Nazis in Rome, research shows
The documents provide the names of at least 3,200 Jews that had been corroborated by Rome's Jewish Community.
Pope Francis visits Mongolia's tiny Catholic community
The Catholic Church sanctioned a presence in Mongolia as recently as 1992 after the nation adopted religious freedom.
Pope Francis calls US Catholic Church 'reactionary'
Pope Francis made the comments in a private discussion during a recent trip to Portugal, but they've now been published.
Pope Francis wraps up Portugal visit with huge open-air Mass
The Catholic faithful braved temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius in Lisbon for a glimpse of Pope Francis.
Catholic youth brave heat to see Pope Francis in Lisbon
Officials say 1.5 million young Catholics turned out to see the pontiff at a Saturday World Youth Day vigil.
Why Germany's Catholics are turning their back on the church
Hundreds of thousands of Germans have decided to leave the church. DW spoke with one former "core member."
Catholic Church faces flurry of US abuse cases
DW reporter Kaukab Shairani meets two women who, decades ago, were sexually abused by the same priest.
Court orders Cologne Archdiocese pay €300k in abuse damages
Typically, as in this case, the statute of limitations has expired, but the archdiocese waived its right to avoid trial.
Faith Matters - Women in the Church - Can the Catholic Church Reform?
Maria 2.0 is a women's movement that promotes equal rights for women in the Catholic Church, including holding office in the hierarchy. These women want to be able to function as priests and deacons, i.e. assistants to priests, in functions previously reserved for men. Some of the women even want a woman to occupy the highest office in the Catholic Church, the papacy.
An Indian priest in Germany
As the Catholic Church in Germany struggles to find new clergy, priests from India are helping out.
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