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The German Synodal Way: A CNA explainer
The “Synodal Way” – in German: Synodaler Weg – is a controversial discussion process underway in Germany with the declared... Read more
Poland’s Catholic bishops look ahead to fall meeting with Pope Francis
The Polish bishops’ ad limina visit to Rome is scheduled for October. Read more
Joe Biden attends Sunday Mass in English seaside town amid G7 summit
Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden attended Mass in St. Ives, which has a population of 12,000 people. Read more
Poland is consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The act of consecration took place at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Kraków. Read more
Bl. Carlo Acutis continues to inspire Catholics via new exhibit, film
He became the first millennial to be declared blessed on Oct. 10, 2020. Read more
Vatican Becciu investigation: Searches carried out at Sardinian diocese, social cooperative
The searches were carried out in Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s former diocese. Read more
Catholic bishops urge G7 to work for ‘just’ and ‘sustainable’ future
In a letter to the British Prime Minister, the bishops called for economic support in the wake of the pandemic. Read more
Cardinal Marx: Pope Francis’ resignation decision a ‘great challenge’
The influential German cardinal expressed surprise at the swiftness of the pope’s response to his offer to resign. Read more
Fr. Thomas Joseph White named first American rector of Angelicum in Rome
The theologian has taught at the pontifical university attended by St. John Paul II since 2018. Read more
Catholics submit ‘dubium’ to Vatican asking if Church in Germany is in schism
Three Catholics from the Diocese of Essen have formally requested a ruling from the Vatican’s doctrinal congregation. Read more
Cardinal Kasper ‘very worried’ about German Church’s ‘Synodal Way’
Cardinal Walter Kasper said he hoped that the prayers of faithful Catholics “will help to steer the Synodal Way in... Read more
Spanish bishop cricitizes bill that would criminalize pro-life witness near abortion clinics
The secretary general of the Spanish bishops’ conference on Saturday questioned on Twitter a bill proposed by the ruling Spanish... Read more
Irish Catholic bishop ‘delighted’ as firm offers paid leave after pregnancy loss
Bishop Kevin Doran welcomed the step by Lidl Ireland. Read more
Ireland’s High Court to hear abortion case
A couple claim that their unborn child was aborted after they were mistakenly told that it had a fatal fetal... Read more
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‘It’s heady stuff’: A composer turns St. John Henry Newman’s much-loved words into music
Sir James MacMillan’s new work “Nothing in Vain” is inspired by a meditation by the English saint. Read more
Poland’s new pro-life campaign proclaims ‘every life is a miracle’
The campaign presents more than 80 personal stories. Read more
Vatican: Accusations against Polish Catholic bishops’ leader groundless
The Vatican rejected accusations of negligence against Archbishop Stanislaw Gądecki. Read more
Sr. Maria Laura Mainetti: Nun stabbed to death by three teenage girls is beatified
Sr. Maria Laura Mainetti was beatified on June 6, the anniversary of her murder, in Chiavenna, northern Italy. Read more
Catholic Church in Russia reorganizes causes of 20th-century martyrs
All the candidates died after the Russian Revolution and the Bolshevik establishment of the Soviet Union. Read more
Monks of France’s first papal vineyard sell wine to help local community
The monks hope to sell 15,000 bottles of their wine this month to help support the pandemic-hit community. Read more
