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Another 4,000 20th-century martyrs in Spain will be beatified in coming years, expert says
Spain has 3,500 beatified martyrs from the religious persecution of the 20th century and another 4,000 could also be beatified... Read more
10 quotes on suffering and humility from the diary of St. Faustina Kowalska
On Oct. 5 Catholics around the world celebrate the feast of St. Faustina Kowalska, the polish nun who received the... Read more
London archdiocese releases choir videos to share ‘power of worship through music’
“The Church’s musical tradition is a treasure of inestimable value, and musicians have a duty to preserve this great tradition,”... Read more
Church leaders in UK call for ‘no’ vote on assisted dying bill
U.K. Church and pro-life leaders have warned Prime Minister Keir Starmer that plans to introduce assisted suicide will put vulnerable... Read more
Belgian prime minister criticizes Pope Francis for statements on abortion
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo criticized Pope Francis for comments the pope made on abortion last week when he... Read more
Who is King Baudouin? Meet the king of the Belgians whom Pope Francis wants to canonize
Pope Francis called King Baudouin a man of faith who serves as an example for leaders today. Read more
Theologian participating in Synod on Synodality heralds heterodox views
Spanish theologian Cristina Inogés argued in a recent document that “Christianity should never have become a religion.” Read more
Are modern Bible translations always better? A Catholic linguist praises St. Jerome’s Vulgate
The Vulgate became the predominantly used Bible of the Middle Ages and has endured to this day. Read more
Pope Francis responds to critics of comments he made in Belgium about women
“A woman is more important than a man, but it is terrible when a woman wants to be a man:... Read more
In Belgium, Pope Francis gives strong warning over scandal of abuse, cover-up
The Holy Father urged the Belgian bishops to bring the evil of abuse to light and not to cover up... Read more
Pope Francis lauds Belgian king who chose to abdicate rather than sign abortion law
The pope also expressed hope that the sainthood cause for King Baudouin, who ruled as King of the Belgians from... Read more
Pope Francis in Belgium: ‘Crisis of faith’ in the West requires a return to the Gospel
The pope addressed more than 2,500 priests, deacons, religious sisters, seminarians, catechists, and bishops gathered inside the National Basilica of... Read more
Pope Francis urges professors to ‘seek the truth’ in visit to 600-year-old Belgian university
The pope addressed academics at KU Leuven, a Belgian Catholic research university, on Friday afternoon to mark the 600th anniversary... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis meets king and queen of Belgium at Laeken Castle
King Philippe ascended the Belgian throne in 2013 and holds the title “Rex Catholicissimus,” or “(Most) Catholic Majesty.” Read more
In Belgium, Pope Francis says ‘Church should be ashamed’ of clerical abuse
Speaking before approximately 300 dignitaries, the pope remarked that child abuse is “a scourge that the Church is tackling resolutely... Read more
Catholic Church elevated in Estonia: Pope Francis creates Diocese of Tallinn
The Vatican made the announcement on Sept. 26, coinciding with the start of the pope’s apostolic journey to Luxembourg and... Read more
In a secularized Luxembourg, Pope Francis tells Catholics to evangelize Europe
Before flying to the neighboring country of Belgium on the afternoon of Sept. 26, the 87-year-old pope spent one day... Read more
Catholics celebrate first feast day of Our Lady of Walsingham in England
The feast day of Our Lady of Walsingham was celebrated today for the first time in England. Read more
Padre Pio spoke languages he didn’t know: the gift of xenoglossia
Various historical testimonies document that the beloved St. Pio of Pietrelcina, whose feast day is celebrated Sept. 23, had the... Read more
Padre Pio: 13 facts about the saint to know and share
On Sept. 23, the Church celebrates one of the most popular Catholic saints of the 20th century — St. Pio... Read more
