Francis’s failure to condemn Moscow as aggressor decried as ‘shameful’ and ‘incomprehensible’ Ukraine war – live updatesPope Francis has been criticised after saying Ukraine should have the...
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Read MoreCatholic and Shia leaders strengthen dialogue between their faiths on first ever papal visit to the countryTwo of the most influential faith leaders in the world reached across a religious divide on Saturday to promote peace and...
Read MorePresident-elect of the US says his belief in equality is rooted in his ‘cultural Catholicism’ Biden wins: follow the latest election news and reactionTrump v Biden – full resultsHe carries a rosary in his...
Read MorePontiff’s endorsement likely to further enrage his conservative opponents in Catholic churchPope Francis has backed same-sex civil unions in a move that is likely to further enrage his conservative opponents in the...
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