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Here are some recent news and developments related to the Catholic Church:

Pope Francis

• In 2020, Pope Francis became the first pope to visit Iraq, where he met with Iraqi leaders and visited the ancient city of Ur, believed to be the birthplace of Abraham.
• In 2020, Pope Francis also became the first pope to visit Thailand and Japan, where he met with Buddhist leaders and emphasized the importance of interfaith dialogue.

Sex Abuse Scandal

• In 2018, the Catholic Church faced a major sex abuse scandal when a Pennsylvania grand jury report revealed that over 300 priests had abused more than 1,000 children over several decades.
• In response, Pope Francis established a new commission to investigate allegations of abuse and to provide support to victims.
• In 2020, the Vatican announced that it would hold a global summit on child protection and abuse prevention, which was attended by bishops and other church leaders from around the world.

Synod on Synodality

• In 2021, the Catholic Church held a global synod on synodality, which was a two-year process of consultation and discussion on the theme of synodality and the role of the laity in the Church.
• The synod was seen as a major effort to reform the Church and to give more power to the laity and to local churches.

Canonizations

• In 2020, Pope Francis canonized two new saints: St. John Henry Newman, a British theologian and philosopher, and St. Raffaella Immacolata Morano, an Italian nun.
• In 2021, Pope Francis also canonized St. Irena Chrysovalantou, a Greek Orthodox nun who was martyred during the Ottoman Empire.

Ecumenical Dialogue

• In 2020, the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church held a historic meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, where they discussed the possibility of reunification.
• In 2021, the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion held a meeting in Rome, where they discussed issues such as the ordination of women and the role of the laity.

Other Developments

• In 2020, the Catholic Church celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, which marked a major turning point in Christian history.
• In 2021, the Catholic Church launched a new initiative to promote the use of digital technology in evangelization and catechesis.
• In 2021, the Vatican announced that it would establish a new department to oversee the Church's relations with the media and social media.

These are just a few examples of the many recent developments and news stories related to the Catholic Church.