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Poland commemorates anniversary of Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko’s martyrdom
The blessed was killed on Oct. 19, 1984. Read more
Rector Fr. Peter Harman to end term at North American College seminary in Rome
Fr. Peter Harman has led Rome’s American seminary since 2016. Read more
Catholic leader says his archdiocese won’t take part in global synodal process, citing ‘ideological’ risk
His archdiocese is one of the world’s smallest. Read more
Godfather ban: Sicilian Catholic diocese suspends naming of godparents at baptism for 3 years
A decree issued by the archbishop of Catania came into full effect this month. Read more
Assisted suicide counseling via Zoom an even worse idea, foes tell Scottish lawmakers
Videophone evaluations are no way to assess someone for assisted suicide, critics have said, also warning that cost-based analyses which... Read more
Nun released nearly five years after kidnapping in Mali thanks God
Sister Gloria Cecilia Narváez Argoti, a missionary who was abducted in Mali in February 2017 and held for nearly five... Read more
Spanish prime minister pledges to outlaw prostitution
Spain’s prime minister has vowed to end the practice of prostitution in the country, saying it enslaves women. Read more
‘I hope that I can join them soon’: Benedict XVI sends condolence message after friend’s death
He said that the death of Fr. Gerhard Winkler touched him deeply. Read more
Sir David Amess death: Catholic bishop calls for last rites to be recognized as ‘emergency service’
Police reportedly turned away a priest who sought to administer the last rites to the Catholic Member of Parliament. Read more
Fire ‘set deliberately’ damages Scotland’s national shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes
It is the latest in a series of incidents that have alarmed the country’s Catholics. Read more
Toledo archbishop asks forgiveness for 'negligence' after filming of music video in cathedral
Archbishop Francisco Cerro Chaves of Toledo carried out a penitential act Sunday at the city’s cathedral, after the filming of... Read more
Catholic colleagues pay tribute to slain British lawmaker Sir David Amess
David Alton said: ‘His faith was in his DNA and animated his belief in public service.’ Read more
Ex-Anglican bishop: As a Catholic, I want to help the persecuted abroad and marginalized Christians at home
Dr. Michael Nazir-Ali described his reception into the Catholic Church as a ‘bittersweet moment.’ Read more
Journalists astounded Catholic priest denied opportunity to give last rites to dying MP
Two journalists express astonishment that a Catholic priest was denied the opportunity to give last rites to British lawmaker Sir... Read more
Cardinal Burke says he is recovering from COVID, urges Catholics to pray the rosary
Cardinal Raymond Burke on Friday said that he is continuing to recover from a bout of COVID-19 and can offer... Read more
Spanish bishop who resigned from office will attempt marriage
Bishop Xavier Novell Gomà, who resigned as Bishop of Solsona in August, has applied for a civil marriage license with... Read more
Murdered British lawmaker was Catholic, pro-life
A British lawmaker died Friday after suffering multiple stab wounds at a Methodist church in southeast England. Read more
Meet the Catholic nuns leading the fight against human trafficking
When a 26-year-old Nigerian girl was first forced out on the streets of Italy by her traffickers, she was told:... Read more
'One million children praying the rosary': Kids join rosary initiative inspired by St. Padre Pio
Children from 44 countries have already registered to take part in the rosary campaign. Read more
As Catholic dioceses across the world embark on the synodal path, experts offer advice
Supporters bill it as one of the most important Catholic events since Vatican II. Read more
