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Pope Francis Appoints 3 Women to Major Doctrinal Body in 'Historic' Move for Catholic Church
Pope Francis has appointed three female theologians to its prominent Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which is being lauded as a historic move for the Roman Catholic Church.
This week in Christian history: ‘Fighting Chaplain’ killed, John XXIII born, Orthodox-Catholic dialogue
Here are just a few things that happened this week, Nov. 24-30, in Church history. They include the death of a chaplain who fought in the American Revolution, the birth of an influential pope, and increased efforts of dialogue between the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches.
Catholics' Support for Female Priests May Be Exaggerated, Researchers Say
Polls indicating strong support among American Catholics for opening up the priesthood to women might be overstated, according to researchers.
Pope Francis Makes History With Double Canonization of John Paul II, John XXIII
Pope Francis proclaimed his predecessors John XXIII and John Paul II saints at a historic ceremony Sunday in the presence of emeritus Pope Benedict XVI and hundreds of thousands of pilgrims in St Peter's Square.
Pope to Arrive in Spain for World Youth Day Amid Economic Chaos
Pope Benedict XVI is set to arrive in Madrid on Thursday for World Youth Day, which is taking place in the Spanish city over six days August 16 to 21 with more than a million young Catholics expected to attend.
This Week in Christian History: Second Vatican, First Pilgrim Worship Service, Georgetown Founded
Here are just a few things that happened this week, Jan. 21-27, in church history. They include the Pilgrims' first worship service in America, the calling of Second Vatican, and the founding of the United States' first Catholic college.
Pope Francis Is an Evangelical Catholic, Catholic Theologian Says
Pope Francis can be described as an "evangelical Catholic," theologian George Weigel told The Christian Post Tuesday. Weigel is a Catholic theologian and distinguished senior fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center. He has written many books on Catholicism, including a biography of Pope John Paul II.