Portal:Catholic Church/News

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May
"Mary, mother of Jesus"

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Painting by
Herman Richir

23 May 2024 –

Pope Francis and the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints approves the canonization of Carlo Acutis, who will become the first millennial saint. (Holy See) (BBC News)

12 May 2024 –

Forty-nine Vatican Museums employees start an unprecedented labor dispute over unfair and poor working conditions against the Vatican's Pontifical Commission. (Reuters)

10 May 2024 – Demographics of Italy

Amid record low birth rates and an aging population, Pope Francis urges Italians to have more children. The Italian government also expands a campaign to encourage at least 500,000 births annually by 2033. (AP)

21 March 2024 –

Pope Francis laicizes Belgian bishop Roger Vangheluwe due to allegations of abuse. (NOS)