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Dublin archdiocese seeks 4,000 Eucharistic ministers for papal Mass
With less than a month to go until Pope Francis visits Dublin for the World Meeting of Families, organizers are... Read more
The hospital on a hill: Padre Pio's earthly work
On a hill overlooking the quiet, southern Italian town of San Giovanni Rotondo sits a state-of-the-art private hospital and research... Read more
University removes priest who hosted rosary of reparation for gay pride parade
A Catholic priest in Glasgow has been removed as a university chaplain after hosting a rosary of reparation for the... Read more
Embryo gene-editing poses inescapable ethical problems, critic says
Genetic editing of human embryos, even in special circumstances, ignores the complex ethical problems related to creating and destroying human... Read more
Study questions authenticity of bloodstains on Shroud of Turin
A study on the Shroud of Turin based on bloodstain pattern analysis used to investigate crime scenes has sparked fresh... Read more
Will this young Italian mother be made a saint? Canonization cause gets underway
A formal call for testimony has been issued, the first step of an investigation into the possible sainthood of Chiara... Read more
Christian doctor in England denied work because of his traditional gender beliefs
Dr. David Mackereth, a Reformed Baptist who has worked for 26 years at the National Health Service, has said he... Read more
France vs. Croatia: A Catholic World Cup breakdown
On Sunday, France and Croatia will square off on the soccer pitch for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Championship. While... Read more
British pro-lifers say abortion clinic ‘buffer zones’ harm women and children
After a decision from the United Kingdom’s High Court, two women are attempting to overturn a ban on prayer and... Read more
New superior general elected by SSPX
On Wednesday the general chapter of the Society of Saint Pius X, a canonically irregular priestly society, elected Fr. Davide... Read more
Croatia's World Cup soccer coach clings to the rosary as he finds success
Croatia's soccer team will play Argentina in the semifinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, after running victoriously through a... Read more
Calls to ban or regulate 'Orange walks' after priest spat on in Scotland
After a priest was spat at, verbally abused, and lunged at with a pole while an “Orange walk” passed by... Read more
Does faith get a yellow card at the FIFA World Cup?
As a passionate soccer fan, Jennifer Bryson has been faithfully watching every game she can during the 2018 FIFA World... Read more
German bishop issues open invitation to Protestant spouses at Communion
The Bishop of Würzburg issued an open invitation to all Protestant spouses of Catholics to receive the Eucharist on July... Read more
Bishop urges reconsideration of end-of-life care at English hospitals
In a pastoral letter last Friday, Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth challenged Catholics to review England’s end-of-life care after a... Read more
LGBT 'action plan' should focus on virtue and chastity, author says
As the UK plans to ban conversion therapy as a result of a government-sponsored survey of LGBT people, a Catholic... Read more
Cardinal Brenes: Peace in Nicaragua will come through dialogue, early elections
Cardinal Leopoldo José Brenes Solorzano of Managua believes the two month-long open conflict in Nicaragua will come to an end... Read more
UK court upholds London abortion clinic buffer zone
The High Court of England and Wales ruled Monday that a buffer zone around an abortion facility in the London... Read more
Bari archbishop says papal visit will focus on ecumenism
Pope Francis’ visit to Bari this Saturday to pray for peace in the Middle East will have a strong ecumenical... Read more
German bishop announces communion for Protestant spouses in 'individual cases'
According to a regional newspaper report, Archbishop Hans-Josef Becker of Paderborn has decided to allow Protestant spouses of Catholics living... Read more
