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Cardinal Grech opens world meeting of priests: ‘Our stories are human stories’
The four-day meeting, which is taking place from April 29 to May 2 at the Fraterna Domus retreat house in... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Verona for a trip centered on peace and justice
The Holy See Press Office on Monday released the pope’s schedule for the one-day trip scheduled for May 18 on... Read more
Discover the hidden chapel in Rome where St. Catherine of Siena died
Located around the corner from the Pantheon, the tomb of St. Catherine of Siena sits within the high altar of... Read more
Pope Francis’ visit to Venice showcases art as means of encounter, fraternity
Pope Francis had a full slate of events Sunday during his day trip to Venice, Italy, a trip that tied... Read more
Pope Francis arrives in Venice, meets with women inmates and artists
Pope Francis opened his one-day visit to Venice Sunday with a meeting with female inmates where he reaffirmed the importance... Read more
Catholic movement in Italy dedicated to people ‘far from the Church’
The Ricostruttori community in Italy runs houses of prayer for people who are “drawn to spirituality but far from the... Read more
‘Little miracle of Lille’: How a candlelight Mass gathers hundreds of young people every week in France
“The good makes no noise,” St. Francis de Sales would say of Lille’s candlelight Mass. Read more
Four German bishops resist push to install permanent ‘Synodal Council’
The four bishops, including Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne, instead appealed for unity with the universal Church. Read more
UK Catholic bishops discourage medical and social gender transition in pastoral statement
The Catholic bishops of England and Wales followed the Vatican’s lead in their April 24 statement “Intricately Woven by the... Read more
Priests’ talk show that sparked controversy over Pope Francis remarks now back on YouTube
Nearly two months ago, the priests featured on the Spanish-language talk show voluntarily suspended the program after a firestorm over... Read more
Historic St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy, will host Pope Francis this weekend
Pope Francis will celebrate Mass in St. Mark’s Square this Sunday in Venice and then privately venerate the relics of... Read more
Bishops: Catholic Church in Spain unjustly singled out in plan to address sexual abuse
The Spanish bishops noted that “reparation measures cannot be proposed that, following the ombudsman’s report, would leave out nine out... Read more
Redeemed from sexual libertinism, prostitution, and occult, Fran Orvich tells his story
For the last five years Fran Orvich, 30, has been living chastely following a conversion process that began after a... Read more
Did St. George really slay a dragon?
St. George defied an emperor and stared into the eyes of his torturers and executioner, unyielding in his faith. Read more
Italy set to pass amendment allowing pro-life groups into family planning clinics
The provision attached to a health care system law would allow pro-life groups to offer women alternatives to abortion. Read more
Vocations Day in Spain: The Church supports 725 seminaries in mission lands
“Native Vocations Day” in Spain supports and provides formation for those who feel called to the priesthood and consecrated life... Read more
Cause for canonization opened for young Polish lay missionary killed in Bolivia
Helena Agnieszka Kmiec, a young lay missionary, was just 26 years old when she was murdered in Bolivia in 2017. Read more
Rite of peace is not just a greeting or friendly gesture, nun explains
The sign of peace is meant to express “the sincere desire to be reconciled among ourselves, to overcome all divisions... Read more
Belgian court overturns ban on conservative conference attended by German cardinal
Cardinal Gerhard Müller told author Rod Dreher, who was also speaking at the conference, that the attempt to shut down... Read more
Rome to host World Meeting of Parish Priests in preparation for Synod on Synodality
The World Meeting of Parish Priests for the Synod on Synodality will be held April 29–May 2 in Sacrofano, Rome. Read more
