Pope Francis Names Progressive Cardinal McElroy Archbishop of Washington
Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a progressive known for his criticism of the USCCB's focus on abortion, as the new archbishop of Washington D.C., replacing Cardinal Wilton Gregory; this comes ahead of Trump's inauguration and amidst political tensions within the church.
Pope Francis Names Progressive Cardinal McElroy Archbishop of Washington
Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a progressive known for his criticism of the USCCB's focus on abortion, as the new archbishop of Washington D.C., replacing Cardinal Wilton Gregory; this comes ahead of Trump's inauguration and amidst political tensions within the church.
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40% Bias Score
Pope Francis Appoints Anti-Trump Cardinal as Washington Archbishop
Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a vocal critic of Trump's immigration policies, as the new Archbishop of Washington, D.C., and Sister Simona Brambilla as the first female prefect of a Vatican department, highlighting a shift in the Vatican's approach to social justice and women's rol...
Pope Francis Appoints Anti-Trump Cardinal as Washington Archbishop
Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a vocal critic of Trump's immigration policies, as the new Archbishop of Washington, D.C., and Sister Simona Brambilla as the first female prefect of a Vatican department, highlighting a shift in the Vatican's approach to social justice and women's rol...
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Global Debt Crisis: Poorer Nations Bear Disproportionate Burden
Global debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023, with the US holding over $33 trillion; poorer nations, especially in Africa, face crippling interest rates (10-12 times higher than wealthier nations), hindering development and exacerbating existing inequalities, prompting calls for debt forgiveness an...
Global Debt Crisis: Poorer Nations Bear Disproportionate Burden
Global debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023, with the US holding over $33 trillion; poorer nations, especially in Africa, face crippling interest rates (10-12 times higher than wealthier nations), hindering development and exacerbating existing inequalities, prompting calls for debt forgiveness an...
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Jubilee Year Commences in Rome, Anticipating Millions of Pilgrims
Pope Francis launched the Jubilee year in Rome, anticipating 32 million pilgrims visiting the Vatican and other holy sites in Italy to seek forgiveness and participate in various religious events, including the canonization of two new saints, amidst global unrest.
Jubilee Year Commences in Rome, Anticipating Millions of Pilgrims
Pope Francis launched the Jubilee year in Rome, anticipating 32 million pilgrims visiting the Vatican and other holy sites in Italy to seek forgiveness and participate in various religious events, including the canonization of two new saints, amidst global unrest.
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Pope Francis Opens Holy Year at Rome Prison, Emphasizing Hope
Pope Francis inaugurated the 2025 Jubilee Year at Rome's Rebibbia prison on Thursday, symbolically opening a "Holy Door" for inmates and emphasizing hope; this event, part of the Catholic Church's once-every-quarter-century celebration expected to attract 32 million pilgrims, highlights his ongoing ...
Pope Francis Opens Holy Year at Rome Prison, Emphasizing Hope
Pope Francis inaugurated the 2025 Jubilee Year at Rome's Rebibbia prison on Thursday, symbolically opening a "Holy Door" for inmates and emphasizing hope; this event, part of the Catholic Church's once-every-quarter-century celebration expected to attract 32 million pilgrims, highlights his ongoing ...
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Pope Francis Urges Peace Talks in Ukraine, Calls for Global Conflict Resolution
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis appealed for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the two-year war, also calling for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Hamas conflict and a resolution to the Cyprus border dispute, all within the context of a newly opened Catholic Holy Year.
Pope Francis Urges Peace Talks in Ukraine, Calls for Global Conflict Resolution
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis appealed for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the two-year war, also calling for a ceasefire in the Israeli-Hamas conflict and a resolution to the Cyprus border dispute, all within the context of a newly opened Catholic Holy Year.
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Pope Francis Appoints Trump Critic as Washington Archbishop
Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a vocal critic of Trump's immigration policies, as the new Archbishop of Washington D.C., and Sister Simona Brambilla as the first female head of a Vatican department, signaling potential shifts in the Vatican's approach to social issues and internal l...
Pope Francis Appoints Trump Critic as Washington Archbishop
Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a vocal critic of Trump's immigration policies, as the new Archbishop of Washington D.C., and Sister Simona Brambilla as the first female head of a Vatican department, signaling potential shifts in the Vatican's approach to social issues and internal l...
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48% Bias Score
First Woman Heads Major Vatican Department
Pope Francis appointed Sister Simona Brambilla, a 59-year-old Italian nun with a doctorate in psychology, as the first female prefect of a major Vatican department, the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, marking a significant step towards greater female inc...
First Woman Heads Major Vatican Department
Pope Francis appointed Sister Simona Brambilla, a 59-year-old Italian nun with a doctorate in psychology, as the first female prefect of a major Vatican department, the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, marking a significant step towards greater female inc...
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Pope Francis Criticized for Remarks on Israel-Hamas War
The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations criticized Pope Francis for comments on the Israel-Hamas war, arguing they distorted Israel's self-defense and fueled antisemitism, ignoring the Hamas massacre of 1200 civilians and 251 hostages.
Pope Francis Criticized for Remarks on Israel-Hamas War
The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations criticized Pope Francis for comments on the Israel-Hamas war, arguing they distorted Israel's self-defense and fueled antisemitism, ignoring the Hamas massacre of 1200 civilians and 251 hostages.
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Pope Francis Urges Global Peace in Christmas Message
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis delivered his "Urbi et Orbi" message from Vatican City, urging global peace, specifically addressing conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine, and the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, and calling for the release of hostages ...
Pope Francis Urges Global Peace in Christmas Message
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis delivered his "Urbi et Orbi" message from Vatican City, urging global peace, specifically addressing conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine, and the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, and calling for the release of hostages ...
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California Storms, Arkansas Book Law, Mississippi Prison Escape
Intense storms threaten California's piers; a judge partially struck down an Arkansas law restricting library books; a murderer escaped a Mississippi prison; and other news.
California Storms, Arkansas Book Law, Mississippi Prison Escape
Intense storms threaten California's piers; a judge partially struck down an Arkansas law restricting library books; a murderer escaped a Mississippi prison; and other news.
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Pope Francis Urges Global Peace in Christmas Message, Launches Holy Year 2025
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis, from St. Peter's Square in Rome, delivered a message urging peace in Ukraine, the Middle East, and other conflict zones, calling for dialogue, the release of hostages, and aid to suffering populations, while also launching the Holy Year 2025.
Pope Francis Urges Global Peace in Christmas Message, Launches Holy Year 2025
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis, from St. Peter's Square in Rome, delivered a message urging peace in Ukraine, the Middle East, and other conflict zones, calling for dialogue, the release of hostages, and aid to suffering populations, while also launching the Holy Year 2025.
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16% Bias Score