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After receiving hundreds of requests, bishops to entrust Italy to Mary
After receiving more than 300 letters during the coronavirus pandemic, the Italian bishops will entrust the nation to Mary’s protection... Read more
German cardinal says it’s 'high time' to restore public Masses
A German cardinal has said it is “high time” to restore public liturgies as the country begins to ease lockdown... Read more
Coronavirus could have a ‘catastrophic effect’ on finances of English cathedral
The coronavirus crisis could have a “catastrophic effect” on the finances of England’s most prominent Catholic cathedral, officials have said. Read more
Spanish business leaders organize to support cloistered communities
A group of businessmen in Spain have joined together to help cloistered religious communities that are unable to support themselves... Read more
Poland considers citizen-proposed ban on abortion of those with severe disabilities
Poland's parliament will consider a citizen-initiated bill to ban abortion in cases where the unborn child has a severe abnormality,... Read more
With schools closed, Spanish nun serves in COVID-hit nursing home
Sister Isabel García is a Josephine of the Most Holy Trinity religious sister who, until recently, was teaching primary school... Read more
One year after the fire, a French priest's tribute to Notre-Dame
For Fr. Pierre Amar, Notre-Dame de Paris has always been a masterpiece, “the very example of supreme beauty,” but now... Read more
Roman priest offers Easter Mass on church roof amid coronavirus
A pastor at a church in Rome offered Easter Mass from the roof of the church so nearby parishioners could... Read more
Macron echoes pope’s call for debt relief amid pandemic
French President Emmanuel Macron has echoed Pope Francis’ call for debt relief for the world’s poorest countries amid the coronavirus... Read more
This Japanese painter found the faith through sacred art
Osamu Tanimoto had never read the Bible, knew nothing of the stories of Christ in the Gospels, and had never... Read more
Sinn Féin leader in N Ireland calls for at-home medical abortions
After laws permitting elective abortion in Northern Ireland came into force last week, the region's deputy First Minister is urging... Read more
UK bishops call for prayers as Boris Johnson admitted to intensive care
The Archbishop of Westminster led calls for prayers for Britain’s Prime Minister on Monday after Boris Johnson was admitted to... Read more
Notre-Dame Cathedral to broadcast crown of thorns veneration on Good Friday
One year after the world watched the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris burn, the Archbishop of Paris will display the... Read more
Turin Shroud to be displayed via livestream on Holy Saturday amid pandemic
Catholics around the world will be invited to pray virtually before the Turin Shroud on Holy Saturday as the world... Read more
Bergamo bishop: In coronavirus, churches as mortuaries an 'act of tenderness'
The bishop at the epicenter of Italy’s coronavirus outbreak has said churches are serving as makeshift mortuaries as there are... Read more
Italian bishops offer Mass for coronavirus victims, including 87 priests
Bishops throughout Italy visited cemeteries last week to pray and offer Mass for the souls of those who died after... Read more
Cardinal urges that amid coronavirus the poor be released from 'tomb' of loans, debt
The coronavirus crisis is an opportunity for the wealthy, and wealthy countries, to forgive the debt of poor persons and... Read more
Damage to miraculous crucifix during pope's blessing 'not serious'
The 16th-century crucifix which was present in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi blessing last week was... Read more
Pro-life leaders: N Ireland legal abortion thwarts protection for vulnerable
As the British Parliament's permissive abortion law takes effect in Northern Ireland, pro-life leaders strongly criticized the law, pointing to... Read more
