On Jan. 10, 1984, the United States established full diplomatic relations with the Vatican for the first time in 116 years.
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The appointment marks a major step in Pope Francis' aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church.
FORT WORTH, Texas (RNS) — When Jason Whitehead first saw the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee mascot, Luce, it “was a bit of a surprise ...