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Lead by example, not documents, Vatican abuse expert tells Polish bishops
As the Catholic Church in Poland continues to respond to sex abuse by clergy, Archbishop Charles Scicluna, a leading Vatican... Read more
Pro-life leader: All-time high abortion rate in UK shows society has failed women, children
More than 200,000 UK women received an abortion in 2018, setting an all-time high rate of abortion in England and... Read more
Chartres Pentecost pilgrimage draws 14,000
More than 14,000 Catholics walked 62 miles from Paris to Chartres Cathedral in three days in an annual Pentecost pilgrimage... Read more
Notre-Dame's first Mass since fire to be said Saturday
The first Mass in Notre-Dame de Paris since the cathedral's April fire will be said Saturday evening in a side... Read more
Order of Malta leader restricts use of extraordinary form within order
The recently installed head of the Knights of Malta directed Monday that all liturgical ceremonies within the community must use... Read more
More than a century later, Sagrada Familia gets building permit
After 137 years of ongoing construction, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia received a building permit Friday. Read more
Polish priest in stable condition after being stabbed before Mass
A Catholic priest in Wrocław is in stable condition after reportedly being stabbed before morning Mass on Monday, Polish sources... Read more
Remembering D-Day imposes 'homage of respect', 'duty to prevent conflicts'
Marking Thursday's 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings during World War II, bishops from across the world said the operations... Read more
Pope Francis names delegate to oversee pilgrims at Lourdes shrine
Pope Francis has appointed a special delegate to oversee the pastoral care of pilgrims and other management at the Marian... Read more
‘We must choose between civilizations of love and hate’ Pope Francis tells Romani
The history of humanity still echoes the relationship of Cain and Abel, Pope Francis told the Romani community on Sunday. Read more
Freedom is a challenge to say yes to God, Pope Francis tells Romanian families
Pope Francis emphasized the importance of personal vocation, authentic human relationships, and the freedom given to each person to serve... Read more
Edinburgh council may strip religious reps' votes on education
A priest in Edinburgh has written to oppose a suggestion in Edinburgh council to strip voting rights from religious representatives... Read more
Pope Francis in Romania: Imitate Mary's joy in the visitation
Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Bucharest for the feast of the Visitation Friday, encouraging Catholics in Romania to imitate Mary’s... Read more
Francis emphasizes Christian unity in prayer with Romanian Orthodox
In a meeting with the Romanian Orthodox in their new cathedral in Bucharest Friday, Pope Francis prayed for the union... Read more
Pope Francis will beatify these martyred Greek-Catholic bishops in Romania
On Sunday in Blaj, Pope Francis will beatify seven Greek-Catholic bishops of Romania who were killed by the communist regime... Read more
New bishop confirms 62 inmates in Spanish prison
In one his first acts following his ordination as bishop, a prelate in Spain confirmed 62 inmates at the Murcia... Read more
Give religious reps a vote on education committees, Scottish bishop urges
The Bishop of Dunkeld has met with local government officials to discuss the council area's decision to strip voting rights... Read more
Facing terminal cancer, Polish man ordained priest in hospital bed
May is ordination month in many dioceses, but the ordination of Fr. Michal Los, FDP, a member of the Orionine... Read more
French Senate stipulates that Notre-Dame be rebuilt as it was
The French Senate on Monday passed a bill on the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris, the city's cathedral, adding a... Read more
Priest in Northern Ireland prays for church arsonists
The pastor of Holy Family parish in Derry had led prayers for the young people who committed an arson attack... Read more
