U.S. and Canadian bishops join Vatican’s condemnation of colonialist ‘doctrine of discovery’
Vatican’s liturgy czar rejects German Church’s plans for laity to preach homilies, conduct baptisms
UPDATE: Pope Francis has bronchitis but is resting and improving, Vatican says
Tabernacle stolen from murdered Bishop David O’Connell’s residence
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Spanish bishops deliver six volumes of information on sex abuse cases to ombudsman
Mar 30, 2023Cardinal Juan José Omella said that these situations cause “great harm, not only to the Church but [also] to society.”
Witnesses tell House panel that speech is being silenced on college campuses
Mar 30, 2023Four witnesses testified to the absence of free speech at public universities and alleged bias against conservative and religious students and speakers.
Meet the new president of the European bishops’ commission
Mar 30, 2023Italian Bishop Mariano Crociata, 70, will lead the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) until 2028.
Bishops lament ‘terrible tragedy’ that left at least 38 migrants dead in Mexico
Mar 30, 2023Bishop José Guadalupe Torres of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, expressed in a March 28 statement his deepest condolences for the 38 migrants who died.
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
Mar 30, 2023In the month of April, Pope Francis has asked the world to pray in a special way for a culture of nonviolence and peace.
U.S. bishops ask for prayer for pope’s quick recovery
Mar 30, 2023Following news of Pope Francis’ hospitalization on Wednesday, U.S. bishops asked for prayer for the pontiff’s quick recovery.
In-person Mass attendance dips following pandemic, study suggests
Mar 30, 2023A quarter of all Catholics say they now attend Mass less often than before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cardinal O’Malley ‘surprised, disappointed’ by abuse expert’s criticism of Vatican commission
Mar 30, 2023Cardinal Sean O’Malley said Thursday he strongly disagrees with a critique of the Vatican’s safeguarding commission by Father Hans Zollner.
UPDATE: Pope Francis has bronchitis but is resting and improving, Vatican says
Meet the new president of the European bishops’ commission
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
Cardinal O’Malley ‘surprised, disappointed’ by abuse expert’s criticism of Vatican commission
Update: Pope Francis rested well, continuing treatment in hospital, Vatican says
U.S. and Canadian bishops join Vatican’s condemnation of colonialist ‘doctrine of discovery’
Tabernacle stolen from murdered Bishop David O’Connell’s residence
Witnesses tell House panel that speech is being silenced on college campuses
U.S. bishops ask for prayer for pope’s quick recovery
In-person Mass attendance dips following pandemic, study suggests
Bishops lament ‘terrible tragedy’ that left at least 38 migrants dead in Mexico
Jesuits in Mexico issue statement on the death of alleged murderer of two priests
Latin America celebrates Day of the Unborn Child with pro-life marches in several countries
Nicaraguans respond to ‘staged’ prison interview with Bishop Álvarez
Imprisoned Nicaraguan Bishop Álvarez appears in video posted by dictatorship
Spanish bishops deliver six volumes of information on sex abuse cases to ombudsman
Vatican’s liturgy czar rejects German Church’s plans for laity to preach homilies, conduct baptisms
Courageous grandmother who led fight to stop removal of cross from plaza in Spain dies
Social media apostolate brings the beauty of Rome’s historic churches to Instagram
Marianists in Spain under fire for lack of transparency regarding sex ed program
China’s new ‘Smart Religion’ app requires faithful to register to attend worship services
Thousands mourn Cardinal Pell at Sydney funeral: ‘Be not afraid’ was his motto
Cardinal Zen hospitalized in Hong Kong after returning from Benedict XVI’s funeral
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Catholics urged to be generous to Good Friday collection to benefit the Holy Land
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Update: Pope Francis rested well, continuing treatment in hospital, Vatican says
Mar 30, 2023“Pope Francis rested well overnight. The clinical picture is progressively improving and he is continuing his planned treatment,” Matteo Bruni said Thursday.
Vatican: ‘Doctrine of discovery’ is not Catholic teaching
Mar 30, 2023The legal concept of the “doctrine of discovery” is “not part of the teaching of the Catholic Church,” the Vatican said in a March 30 statement.
Jesuits in Mexico issue statement on the death of alleged murderer of two priests
Mar 29, 2023Jesuit Father Luis Gerardo Moro Madrid said the alleged murder of José Noriel Portillo is not a reason to celebrate.
Pope Francis’ health: Here’s a timeline of his medical issues in recent years
Mar 29, 2023The 86-year-old pope has faced several painful medical conditions over the last few years.
Arrest made in firebombing of pro-life organization thanks to DNA found on burrito
Mar 29, 2023Hridindu Sankar Roychowdhury, 29, was arrested in Boston on Tuesday just before getting on a flight to Guatemala City, according to the DOJ.
Pope Francis hospitalized with a respiratory infection, Vatican says
Mar 29, 2023Pope Francis will be hospitalized for “some days” after being diagnosed with a respiratory infection, the Vatican said Wednesday.
Report finds 28 credible child sex abuse claims of Georgia priests in last 70 years
Mar 29, 2023A new report says that 28 Catholic priests have faced credible child sex abuse allegations while serving in Georgia since the 1940s.
Shia LaBeouf stars in ‘Padre Pio’ film to be released June 2
Mar 29, 2023The actor Shia LaBeouf, who plays the role of Padre Pio, spent four months living with Capuchin friars while preparing for the film, set to release on June 2.
Abuse expert leaves Vatican commission for protection of minors, citing concerns
Mar 29, 2023Father Hans Zollner said in a statement March 29 that “structural and practical issues” within the commission had led him “to disassociate” from it.
Vatican: Pope Francis at Rome hospital to undergo checkups
Mar 29, 2023Pope Francis has been undergoing some medical checkups at one of Rome’s most prominent hospitals since Wednesday afternoon.
Pope Francis: ‘The true Christian is one who receives Jesus within’
Mar 29, 2023“You cannot be Christian only from the outside. No, Jesus must enter and this changes you...” Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis mourns ‘senseless act of violence’ at Nashville Christian school
Mar 29, 2023Pope Francis “joins the entire community in mourning the children and adults who died,” according to a Vatican message March 29.
