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Pope Francis laments ‘innocent dead’ in Holy Land conflict
The Holy Father made the remarks during a meeting Thursday with a Catholic order of knighthood that supports the Holy... Read more
Vatican releases schedule for Pope Francis’ trip to Dubai in December
The pope will visit the United Arab Emirates’ most populous city Dec. 1–3 where he will give a speech and... Read more
Community of the Beatitudes forms commission to study past abuses
The 50-year-old charismatic movement has announced it will form an independent commission to study problems in the group’s past. Read more
Pope Francis: It’s our duty to give a voice to women who are victims of abuse
The pope said that violence against women must be “eliminated from its roots” — namely prejudiced ideas that see people... Read more
Indi Gregory case: Baby to be removed from life support Thursday despite parents’ pleas
A terminally ill baby in England is set to be removed from life support following a judge’s ruling, despite the... Read more
Vatican joins interfaith declaration on fighting climate change
The Holy See has signed an interfaith declaration on taking action to protect the environment during a religious summit held... Read more
Religious superiors from around the world meeting in Rome to prevent abuse
The Unions of Superiors and Superiors General have organized a workshop with the aim of “creating a culture of protection... Read more
Pope Francis keeps busy schedule despite feeling ‘not well’
Pope Francis is continuing to keep a full schedule even as the Holy Father said he was not feeling well... Read more
Pope Francis opens two new laundromats for the homeless
The new facilities include washers and dryers, detergent, hot showers, and a full range of personal hygiene products. Read more
Pope Francis warns against ‘duplicity of heart’ at Sunday Angelus
During the Sunday Angelus on Nov. 5, Pope Francis warned against living a double life, highlighting the dangers it presents... Read more
‘Sadness in our hearts’: Armenian Christian recounts family’s escape from Nagorno-Karabakh
“We left the graves of our parents, children, brothers, and sisters,” Lyudmila Melquomyan told CNA. Read more
Jesuits say they warned diocese that incardinated Rupnik had complaints against him
Father Marko Rupnik’s former superior in the Society of Jesus, Father Johan Verschueren, denied that the Jesuits facilitated the incardination... Read more
Catholic Church in Ukraine facing extermination, bishops say
The bishops said that the Church in Ukraine could be facing severe repression and may once again be forced underground... Read more
Alleged victims of Rupnik have hopeful expectations of Pope Francis’ decision
The former religious sisters said they were “very surprised” by a statement from the Holy See that the statute of... Read more
Hillbilly Thomists founding band member granted title of ‘master of sacred theology’
Father Thomas Joseph White has been awarded the title of master of sacred theology, an accolade that recognizes achievements of... Read more
Four ways to celebrate ‘Holywins’ with your family on the eve of All Saints
The celebration of “Holywins” is an initiative that originated in Paris in 2002 with the aim of celebrating the eve... Read more
‘This is dangerous stuff’: UK university offers course on ‘occult science’
A university in the United Kingdom will be offering a graduate degree in occultism and magic, reportedly the nation’s first... Read more
‘You are not alone’: Pope Francis meets women who escaped the Mafia
Pope Francis on Monday encouraged a group of women who escaped criminal organizations in Italy to keep fighting despite fear... Read more
Christmas 2023 at the Vatican: Nativity to recall St. Francis’ first-ever manger scene
The Christmas 2023 Nativity scene at the Vatican will evoke the first-ever live manger, the Vatican said Monday. Read more
Vatican, Iranian foreign ministers discuss Israel-Hamas war amid risk of wider conflict
Vatican foreign minister Archbishop Paul Gallagher spoke by phone with his counterpart in Iran on Monday morning regarding the Israel-Hamas... Read more
