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World Politics & Diplomacy 17 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Global Catholic population rises as priest numbers edge higher, Vatican data show

The worldwide Catholic population continued to expand in the latest Vatican statistical yearbook, while the number of priests also registered a modest increase after years of concern over clergy shortages in many regions. The figures point to a Church that remains demographically resilient even as it faces uneven vocations, shifting regional growth, and persistent pressure on pastoral staffing.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 09:52 PM IST

Pope Leo Opens Review of Amoris Laetitia, Signaling a Test of Francis’s Legacy

Pope Leo XIV has opened a formal status review of Amoris Laetitia, the apostolic exhortation that reshaped the Catholic Church’s approach to divorced and civilly remarried Catholics under Pope Francis. The move places one of Francis’s most contested pastoral reforms back at the center of Vatican debate, with implications for doctrine, discipline and the tone of Leo’s papacy.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 12:13 PM IST

Vatican to Publish Cardinal Fernández’s Book on Pope Francis’s Private Diary

The Vatican is preparing to release a new book by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández centered on the private diary of Pope Francis, a publication likely to draw global attention for what it may reveal about the late pontiff’s thought, governance, and spiritual priorities. The project underscores the continuing effort to shape Francis’s legacy through official Vatican channels while preserving the confidentiality and interpretive control surrounding his personal writings.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 11:33 AM IST

Pope Uses Saint Francis to Frame a Message of Peace Through Fraternity

At the Angelus, Pope Francis invoked Saint Francis of Assisi as a model for building peace through fraternal love, linking the saint’s legacy to a world still marked by conflict and division. The remarks come as Italy and the wider Catholic world mark the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis’s death, renewing attention on his spiritual and political relevance.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 08:35 AM IST

Vatican Faces High-Stakes Test as 'Amoris' Meeting Nears

The Vatican is preparing for a closely watched meeting tied to the legacy of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia, a document that has reshaped debate over pastoral practice, doctrine, and the Church’s approach to divorced and civilly remarried Catholics. While no dramatic announcement is guaranteed, the gathering is drawing intense scrutiny because it could clarify how Rome intends to manage one of the most sensitive fault lines in global Catholicism.

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Pope says abuse ‘scourge’ must be rooted out during Lourdes visit

Pope Francis has renewed his call for the Catholic Church to confront clerical abuse without equivocation, describing it as a “scourge” that must be rooted out. Speaking during a visit to Lourdes, one of Catholicism’s most important pilgrimage sites, the pope used the moment to underscore the moral and institutional urgency of safeguarding victims and restoring trust.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

Thousands Turn Out to Greet Pope in France: A Spiritual Resurgence

Pope Francis's visit to France on September 26, 2026, drew thousands of enthusiastic supporters, reflecting a notable resurgence of spirituality in the country. Analysts attribute this phenomenon to a broader cultural shift and the Church's efforts to engage with contemporary issues.

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World Politics & Diplomacy06 Oct 2026, 04:52 AM IST

Pope Says St. Francis Offers a Blueprint for Peace Built on Fraternity

At the Angelus, the pope used the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s death to frame peace as a moral project rooted in fraternity rather than force. The remarks, delivered amid continuing global conflict, positioned Franciscan witness as a direct rebuke to war and a call for prayer, reconciliation and social responsibility.

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