Catholic church in the news today

Here are some recent news stories related to the Catholic Church:

Pope Francis

• Pope Francis has called for a global ceasefire and an end to wars, saying that the world is at a "critical moment" and that humanity is facing a "grave crisis". (Source: Reuters)
• The Pope has also expressed his support for the European Union's efforts to address the migration crisis, saying that it is a "moral imperative" to help those fleeing war and persecution. (Source: Catholic News Agency)

Sex Abuse Scandal

• The Catholic Church in the United States has released a report on the sexual abuse of minors by priests, which found that there were over 4,000 cases of abuse between 1950 and 2018. (Source: The New York Times)
• The report also found that the Church's response to the abuse was often inadequate, and that many cases were covered up or ignored. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The scandal has led to calls for greater accountability and transparency within the Church, as well as for the resignation of some bishops and cardinals. (Source: CNN)

Vatican Finances

• The Vatican has announced that it will release its financial statements for the first time in over 70 years, in an effort to increase transparency and accountability. (Source: The Guardian)
• The statements will show the Church's income and expenses for 2019, including its investments and donations. (Source: Catholic News Agency)

Other News

• The Catholic Church in Poland has announced that it will hold a national pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, which is one of the country's most important pilgrimage sites. (Source: Catholic News Agency)
• The Church has also launched a new initiative to promote the use of social media and digital technology among its members. (Source: The Tablet)