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Belgian bishops announce collection to cover outstanding debt from Pope Francis’ visit
The Belgian bishops announced a new collection to raise the remaining 800,000 euros ($940,000) to cover the debts owed for... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Leo, patriarch in Lisbon pray for those killed, injured in cable car accident
The patriarch of Lisbon offered his prayers for the dead and injured in an accident involving the Elevador da Glória,... Read more
From Slovakia to Rome: Godzone’s youth outreach faces mixed reactions
The Godzone Project, launched in Slovakia, has drawn thousands of people to worship concerts across Central Europe. Read more
Vatican issues special stamps for canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
The young faces of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be immortalized in special stamps issued on... Read more
7 Catholic churches attacked in Spain last month
The Observatory for Religious Freedom and Conscience reported seven cases of vandalism and desecration against Catholic churches in Spain last... Read more
12 things you should know about soon-to-be saint Carlo Acutis
Who was Carlo Acutis? Was his body found incorrupt? Was he really a gamer? What did he play? Here are... Read more
11 saints who had pets or who befriended animals
Here are a few saints who have been remembered not only for their dedication to God and others but also... Read more
Norwegian bishops warn of euthanasia support ahead of parliamentary election
Bishop Erik Varden of Trondheim and Bishop Fredrik Hansen of Oslo also voiced concern about growing political support for euthanasia. Read more
Council of Nicaea aids Christian unity, Catholic and Orthodox leaders say
Cardinal Kurt Koch and Bartholomew, Eastern Orthodox ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople marked the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. Read more
Pope Leo XIV recalls the ‘life and witness’ of St. Augustine on his feast day
Pope Leo XIV recalled what the “life and witness” of St. Augustine means for Christians on the day the Catholic... Read more
Who is Our Lady of Mount Berico?
Since 1435, the Servants of Mary — also known as the Servites — have been the official custodians of the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV calls for a ‘great cultural conversion’ in his greeting to Rimini meeting
Pope Leo XIV called for “faith, hope, and charity to be translated into a great cultural conversion” in a message... Read more
Knock Shrine in Ireland draws pilgrims with confessions, healings, and message of hope
“We have a very, very big outreach here in terms of confessions,” Father Richard Gibbons, who has led the shrine... Read more
Greek prosecutors charge Catholic clerics, civilians in 3 million euro embezzlement case
Priests in the Catholic Diocese of Syros in Greece face charges in nightclub money laundering scandal. Read more
Sweden saves historic Arctic church with massive move away from mine
The mammoth move has seen the wooden structure, weighing over 600 tons, transported on specialized trailers traveling at about 1,600... Read more
Remembering St. Bernard of Clairvaux: Monastic reformer and adviser to popes
St. Bernard is considered the last of the Church Fathers in the Western tradition. Read more
From Rome to home: Young people strive to be witnesses for Christ
One million young people returned to their countries after participating in the 2025 Jubilee of Youth. Now they have a... Read more
French archbishop rescinds appointment of priest convicted of rape, asks for forgiveness
Archbishop Guy de Kirimel of Toulouse, France, has reversed his decision to appoint as chancellor of the archdiocese a priest... Read more
Swedish cardinal clarifies Society of St. Pius X status after unauthorized visit
Cardinal Anders Arborelius issued a pointed call for unity in the Diocese of Stockholm, clarifying the canonical status of the... Read more
Greek Catholic bishop in Ukraine: Only 37 parishes remain active
Maksym Ryabukha, Greek Catholic bishop of the Exarchate of Donetsk, Ukraine, frequently travels to visit what remain of his war-torn... Read more
