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- China vows more ‘friendly consensus’ amid Vatican complaints
  
  After complaints from the Vatican that Beijing is violating a 2018 interim accord, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the country is willing to expand the “friendly consensus” achieved with...
  
  In new interview, Pope defends himself on China and Russia
  
  “Dialogue is the way of the best diplomacy,” Pope Francis said, and when it comes to China, “I have opted for the way of dialogue. It is slow, it has its failures, it has its successes, but I cannot...
  
  In rare public protest, Vatican calls out China over bishop’s appointment
  
  On Saturday the Vatican called out Chinese authorities for violating the terms of their controversial deal on episcopal appointments by installing a bishop in a diocese that is not recognized by Rome.
  
  Budding mystery surrounds disappearance of Swiss Guard ex-commander
  
  Daniel Anrig, 50, a former member of the Swiss Guard and a former police captain in Switzerland, had been appointed commander of the guard in 2008 by Pope Benedict XVI.
  
  At 9-month mark of war, Pope tells Ukrainians ‘your pain is my pain’
  
  Nine months after the eruption of the war in Ukraine, Pope Francis Friday sent a letter to the Ukrainian people praying for peace and saying he shares in their suffering, especially that of children...
National Catholic Register
- This Advent, What Are You Looking At? What Are You Waiting For?
  
  Carl Bloch (1834-1890), “The Baptism of Christ” What are you hoping for? Are they the things you want your children to hope for?
  
  Charges Dropped Against ‘Red Rose Rescue’ Priest Who Counsels Women Against Abortion
  
  Jeffrey Bruno/CNA Father Fidelis Moscinski (far left, in gray robe), a well-known pro-life activist and priest of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal...
  
  The Catholic Composer Who Gave Us More Than Music
  
  Carol M. Highsmith St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville, Iowa, which dates to 1860, is the oldest Czech Catholic church in the United States...
  
  U.S. Catholic Population Shows Growth, Trends Southward
  
  Thoranin Nokyoo The U.S. Religion Census is conducted by the Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies every 10 years. Its latest report...
  
  New Documentary Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Pontifical Swiss Guard
  
  Andreas Solaro A new Swiss Guard returns to his place after swearing-in during a ceremony for new recruits of the pontifical Swiss Guard on May 6 at the...