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washingtonpost.com > world > 02/12/2026 > vatican-sspx-latin-mass-traditionalists-pope-leo > 6bc1d4fc-081a-11f1-b196-5e1986b3575c_story.html

Vatican offers dialogue with breakaway Latin Mass traditionalist group, but with a catch

Vatican offers dialogue with breakaway Latin Mass traditionalist group, but with a catch3+ hour, 26+ min ago   (85+ words) Vatican offers dialogue with breakaway Latin Mass traditionalist group, but with a catch'The Washington Post The Vatican has warned a breakaway traditionalist Catholic group that it risked renewed schism if it goes ahead with plans to consecrate new bishops without…...

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washingtonpost.com > religion > 02/06/2026 > archbishop-catholic-new-york

New York’s new archbishop is a Spanish-speaking ‘Mini-Me’ of Pope Leo

New York’s new archbishop is a Spanish-speaking ‘Mini-Me’ of Pope Leo5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (168+ words) New York's new archbishop is a Spanish-speaking "Mini-Me' of Pope Leo'The Washington Post The pontiff's pick for the high-profile post grew up near him outside Chicago and followed a similar career path. When Ronald Hicks knocked on the massive doors…...

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washingtonpost.com > national > 02/06/2026 > archbishop-new-york-ronald-hicks-installation > 0054a62c-031a-11f1-ad9f-6f689ec6b060_story.html

New Catholic archbishop of New York wants a church that 'shows respect for all' and builds unity

New Catholic archbishop of New York wants a church that 'shows respect for all' and builds unity6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (66+ words) The next Catholic archbishop of New York seeks 'a church that builds bridges'The Washington Post Ronald Hicks has been installed as the 11th archbishop of New York Ronald Hicks was installed Friday as the 11th archbishop of New York in a ceremony…...

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washingtonpost.com > world > 02/03/2026 > vatican-pope-tradionalists-latin-mass-sspx > 0e89d034-010b-11f1-ad9f-6f689ec6b060_story.html

Pope Leo XIV faces crisis as a traditionalist group plans bishop consecrations without consent

Pope Leo XIV faces crisis as a traditionalist group plans bishop consecrations without consent1+ week, 2+ day ago   (67+ words) Pope Leo XIV faces crisis as a traditionalist group plans bishop consecrations without consent'The Washington Post Pope Leo XIV is facing his first major crisis with traditionalist Catholics VATICAN CITY " Pope Leo XIV is facing his first major crisis with…...

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washingtonpost.com > nation > 02/02/2026 > catholic-church-communion-traditional-pope

For traditional Catholics, Charlotte Communion dispute is a battle line

For traditional Catholics, Charlotte Communion dispute is a battle line1+ week, 3+ day ago   (120+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. A Charlotte bishop issued an edict about the preferred way to preform…...

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washingtonpost.com > world > 01/29/2026 > pop-leo-vatican-sex-abuse > 769541fc-fd34-11f0-954b-b80c7ed67fc7_story.html

Pope tells Vatican office that processes sex abuse cases to uphold truth, justice and charity

Pope tells Vatican office that processes sex abuse cases to uphold truth, justice and charity2+ week, 18+ min ago   (81+ words) Pope tells Vatican office that processes sex abuse cases to uphold truth, justice and charity'The Washington Post Pope Leo XIV has told the Vatican doctrine office to uphold truth, justice and charity when deciding clergy sex abuse cases VATICAN CITY…...

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washingtonpost.com > world > 01/08/2026 > church-clergy-spain-sexual-abuse-victims > 86715254-ec8c-11f0-91a9-9928b22be817_story.html

Spanish bishops will allow government to oversee compensation for sexual abuse victims

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (88+ words) Spain's Catholic bishops have agreed to let the Spanish government's ombudsman have the final say in the church's compensation of victims of sexual abuse by clergy members who have died or whose possible crimes are too old to be prosecuted…...

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washingtonpost.com > religion > 12/25/2025 > catholic-university-lilly-grant-clergy-training

As priests face burnout, Catholic U. grant aims to boost training and support

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (88+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Staff say the grant will go toward programs on leadership skills among…...

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washingtonpost.com > nation > 12/09/2025 > young-adults-religion-campuses-kirk

What religious leaders think is behind a growing group of young and very devout adults

What religious leaders think is behind a growing group of young and very devout adults2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (108+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Religious affiliation has been dropping among young people for decades, but examples…...

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washingtonpost.com > world > 12/04/2025 > vatican-women-deacons-catholic-church > 6adee424-d126-11f0-92cb-561ee4e6a771_story.html

Vatican commission again says no to ordaining women as deacons, but urges other ministries

Vatican commission again says no to ordaining women as deacons, but urges other ministries2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (137+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. A second Vatican study commission has determined that women should not be…...