The Vatican responded Thursday to a traditionalist society that consecrated bishops without the pope's consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X in schism and excommunicating its bishops and priests.
Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands on Thursday, where he issued a forceful defense of migrants.
Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of prisoners and refugees. On Thursday, his successor performed the rite of humility and service for priests.
Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and three other priests could not enter a church to offer a blessing on Palm Sunday
'When it will do so, and who will do it'
The report from the state’s attorney general, covering 75 years, faulted the Diocese of Providence for not removing accused priests and not contacting the police enough.