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The ‘most valuable’ gift to give this Christmas, according to Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV told the young people of Italian Catholic Action that they can perform a simple gesture that would... Read more
A new blessed for Argentina: Pope Leo XIV approves miracle attributed to Enrique Shaw
Pope Leo XIV has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Venerable Enrique Shaw, an Argentine layman, husband, father,... Read more
Bishop Richard Moth to succeed Cardinal Nichols as archbishop of Westminster
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Richard Moth, a former bishop of Britain’s military ordinariate, as the 12th archbishop of... Read more
Pope Leo makes surprise visit to children’s Christmas concert at Castel Gandolfo school
Pope Leo XIV enjoyed a special Christmas concert this week dedicated to him by students of the Paul VI Pontifical... Read more
European Parliament backs abortion fund resolution amid Catholic criticism
The European Parliament voted Dec. 17 in favor of a resolution supporting the creation of a new fund intended to... Read more
Dublin Archdiocese dispels doubts, concerns about its financial position
Following a report in one of Ireland’s mainstream media publications, the Archdiocese of Dublin has moved to clarify questions raised... Read more
First painting in Rome of Our Lady of Guadalupe preserved in fourth-century church
The Church of St. Vitale is the oldest Christian church still standing in the center of Rome and contains the... Read more
Christian religious education in Northern Ireland ruled unlawful; bishops respond
A U.K. Supreme Court ruling has found that Christian religious education taught in schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful, but... Read more
Why religion matters at the EU-Balkans summit today
The EU-Western Balkans summit on Dec. 17 in Brussels brings together European Union leaders and their counterparts from six Western... Read more
Miracle of the liquefaction of blood of St. Januarius is repeated in Naples, Italy
The miracle of the liquefaction of the blood of St. Januarius, patron saint of the Italian city of Naples, occurred... Read more
EU funding freeze causes financial problems for Catholic family association
A drastic cut in EU funding has plunged the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) into financial crisis,... Read more
50 young French martyrs murdered by Nazis beatified in Notre Dame Cathedral
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich celebrated in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris the Mass of beatification for 50 Catholic martyrs murdered by... Read more
Tourism operators celebrate religious dimension of work at jubilee pilgrimage in Rome
About 400 people participated in a Jubilee of Tourism pilgrimage in Rome on Monday evening. Read more
New report raises alarm over state inspections of Catholic schools in France
French Catholic school officials are now issuing a strong warning against the climate of suspicion and political exploitation they have... Read more
Czech prosecutor seeks justice for cardinal persecuted by Nazis and communists
A Czech prosecutor has moved to “correct an injustice” against Cardinal Josef Beran, who was interned for 14 years by... Read more
Caritas Lithuania launches program to help those struggling with pornography addiction
The program provides counseling not only for those battling compulsive sexual behaviors but also for spouses and family members affected... Read more
Why Sweden honors St. Lucy, a beloved Italian saint
St. Lucy’s Day, also known as Lucia Day, is a traditional Swedish celebration filled with children in costumes, elaborate processions,... Read more
Priests, laypeople, Poor Clare nun among 124 20th-century martyrs beatified in Spain
The Diocese of Jaén in Spain will celebrate on Dec. 13 the beatification of 109 priests, 14 laypeople, and one... Read more
Prayer rally protests Vienna exhibition depicting ‘crucified frog and transgender Mary’
Protesters who rallied outside at the Vienna Künstlerhaus on Monday said an exhibit at the cultural center is an attack... Read more
100 years ago today Our Lady appeared to Fatima visionary Sister Lucia in Pontevedra, Spain
Today, Dec. 10, marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Sister Lucia of Fatima in... Read more
