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Italian bishop suspends selecting godparents for baptism and sponsors for confirmation
Bishop Mario Vaccari of Massa Carrara-Pontremoli in Italy said he made his decision because “emotional ties” have been prioritized over... Read more
Pope Francis: The Eucharist teaches us to adore God rather than ourselves
Matera, known as the “city of bread,” hosted Italy’s National Eucharist Congress. Read more
‘They are killing Naples’: Catholic archbishop appeals for an end to mafia violence
Archbishop Domenico Battaglia’s appeal followed a spate of deadly violence. Read more
Msgr. Guido Marini sees God’s providence in his ‘new call’ as bishop
He said his time as head of papal liturgies was ‘very grace-filled.’ Read more
Meet Don Alberto, Italy’s new YouTube sensation
Fr. Alberto Ravagnani didn’t set out to make a viral video, he was just trying to find a way to... Read more
Italy's bishops draw attention to suffering families in message to new prime minister
The president of the national bishops’ conference has welcomed Italy’s new government with a message to Prime Minister Mario Draghi,... Read more
Bishops in northeast Italy permit general absolution at Christmas due to pandemic
Catholic bishops in northeast Italy have said that the risk of illness amid the ongoing pandemic constitutes a grave necessity... Read more
A tale of two Churches: Young African priest ordained in south Italy
Last month three men were ordained to the priesthood in a small city in southern Italy. Among them was Fr.... Read more
Public Masses to resume in Italy from May 18
Dioceses in Italy can resume the celebration of public Masses beginning Monday, May 18, under conditions issued Thursday by the... Read more
Italian bishops offer Mass for coronavirus victims, including 87 priests
Bishops throughout Italy visited cemeteries last week to pray and offer Mass for the souls of those who died after... Read more
On St. Joseph's feast, Italy to pray rosary for protection from coronavirus
On the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the protector of families and the Church, Catholics in Italy will pray the rosary... Read more
Dioceses in northern Italy suspend Mass during coronavirus outbreak
Several Catholic dioceses in northern Italy have suspended Mass and other activities this week to help contain the spread of... Read more
There's no 'maybe' when answering the Lord's call, pope says
Speaking in the southern Italian town of Alessano on Friday, Pope Francis said that we should be on fire for... Read more
Italian nun helps brides say 'yes' to the dress
Italian brides are finding wedding dresses at an unusual spot hidden in the Umbrian hills, where they are able to... Read more
Even in tragedy, God’s love remains, Pope tells earthquake victims
Sunday Pope Francis encouraged people from earthquake-damaged communities to continue the process of rebuilding with courage and strength, never losing... Read more
For Pope Francis, the laity must be formed for their mission in the world
Speaking to the Italian bishops' general assembly on Monday, Pope Francis urged them to support the laity through Christian formation,... Read more
Will the number of dioceses in Italy be cut in the near future?
A plan to reduce the number of Italian dioceses has been widely debated in the Italian bishops conference, and a... Read more
