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Polish archbishop: Not praying in churches during coronavirus outbreak 'unthinkable'
The president of the Polish bishops' conference has asked for an increase in the number of Sunday Masses said in... Read more
Women deacons possible after 'Synodal Way,' says German bishops' chairman
The new chairman of the German bishops’ conference has said that calling for the ordination of women could be a... Read more
New president of German bishops says he is following the 'big footsteps' of Cardinal Marx
The new president of the German bishops’ conference has emphasized his support for the ongoing synodal process of German bishops... Read more
Bones found in church wall are 7th century saint, scientists say
Carbon dating confirmed that human remains discovered hidden in a church wall in 1885 are from the seventh century, and... Read more
English bishop encourages faithful to receive in hand, or make spiritual Communion
The Bishop of Lancaster on Thursday issued a decree meant to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission at Mass, which... Read more
Wine flows from water faucets in Italian village
As Italy weathers the spread of coronavirus, residents of one village appeared to witness their own version of the miracle... Read more
Mary McAleese writes to Pope Francis over Jean Vanier
The former Irish president told the pope she could leave the Catholic Church if the Holy See is found to... Read more
French bishop: Fear the 'epidemic of fear' more than coronavirus
People should be more concerned about the epidemic of fear than the coronavirus outbreak, Bishop Pascal Roland of Belley-Ars has... Read more
German bishops reelect secretary on interim basis
The secretary of the German bishops’ conference has been reelected to his position, despite announcing last week that he was... Read more
This 'David and Goliath' has been confirmed as work of female Counter-Reformation artist
For years, the dramatic paintings of Artemisia Gentileschi, a Catholic artist of the Counter-Reformation, were misattributed to male artists –... Read more
Proposed amendment in Russia would define marriage as between a man and woman
A definition of marriage as between a man and a woman is among several amendments to the Russian constitution proposed... Read more
German bishops elect new conference chairman
The German bishops’ conference has elected Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg as its new chairman. Bätzing replaces the outgoing chairman,... Read more
French priest hospitalized with coronavirus
A priest has been hospitalized in Paris after testing positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus Feb. 28. Read more
Gregorian University clears Scottish bishop accused of plagiarism
The announcement Monday concluded an investigation begun by the university in January, following accusations that Bishop Stephen Robson of Dunkeld,... Read more
US Catholic colleges suspend Italy programs over coronavirus
Several Catholic colleges and universities with study abroad programs in Italy have ended the semester early and are sending students... Read more
Legion of Christ seeks forgiveness, change with new norms
Following the conclusion of the Legionaries of Christ’s general chapter, the religious order’s new leader has vowed to instill ideals... Read more
Retired archbishop disciplined after calling Pope Francis a ‘heretic’
A retired archbishop who accused Pope Francis of heresy has been ordered to cease celebrating Mass in public. Read more
Catholic parish hosts ecumenical Ash Wednesday service in N Ireland
While Northern Ireland has long faced religious disputes, an ecumenical celebration of Ash Wednesday was held at a Catholic church... Read more
Infant boy removed from ventilator after controversial 'brain stem death' ruling
Despite his parents’ protests that he showed “signs of life,” a four-month old boy who was severely brain damaged was... Read more
Secretary of German bishops' conference steps down
Langendörfer made the announcement Feb. 26, through the official media outlet of the Church in Germany. He said that he is... Read more
