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French bishop under investigation for ‘inappropriate’ behavior toward a woman
The archbishop emeritus of Strasbourg said he deeply regretted making “inappropriate gestures toward a young woman of legal age” in... Read more
German priest contradicts pope and backs pornography as sexual ‘relief’ for celibates
A priest of the Diocese of Münster, Father Hermann Backhaus, said he also considers it a “very strong” statement to... Read more
Food shipment feeds hundreds at parish, orphanage and school in Ukraine
Amid concern over new missile strikes and ongoing prayer by Pope Francis for Ukraine, hundreds in the war-torn country received... Read more
Archdiocese of Madrid pays ‘debt’ to John Paul II, dedicates cathedral chapel in his honor
The cathedral of the Archdiocese of Madrid dedicated Nov. 13 a new chapel in honor of St. John Paul II,... Read more
French ‘influencer’ priest posts video parodies of Mass, apologies to those who ‘may have felt hurt’
A French “influencer” priest who was asked by the Vatican to help out with a survey for the Synod on... Read more
Meet the Spanish Trappist mystic saint who helps those who suffer from diabetes
St. Rafael Arnáiz, who had diabetes, is considered one of the great mystics of the 20th century. Read more
Jewish actor converts to Catholicism: the Virgin Mary ‘is my most beautiful love’
The famous Jewish actor and humorist Gad Elmaleh announced his conversion to the Catholic faith, a process in which he... Read more
Mourners pay tribute to ‘much-loved’ Scottish archbishop
“The death of Archbishop Mario will be felt not just in the Archdiocese of Glasgow, but across Scotland and beyond.” Read more
How the image of the Virgin of Almudena survived the eighth-century Muslim invasion
Every Nov. 9, the Church in Spain celebrates the Virgin of Almudena, whose image “hides” a peculiar story that might... Read more
Spanish bishop appoints controversial former communist leader as head of campus ministry
The Vox party has charged that the newly appointed head addressed voters in insulting terms and has asked the bishop... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of German bishop found guilty of embezzlement
Pope Francis on Tuesday accepted the resignation of a German bishop who was convicted of embezzling money from a woman... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Tanzania plane crash victims
Pope Francis has sent a message to victims of a plane crash in Tanzania. He said he is praying for... Read more
French cardinal confesses to sexual abuse
Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard said on Monday that he had abused a 14-year-old girl several decades ago and was making himself... Read more
Pope Francis praises pro-abortion economist on papal commission in remarks about women
Mariana Mazzucato’s appointment to the Pontifical Academy for Life drew criticism due to her outspoken advocacy for abortion rights. Read more
Priest laments state of apparition site of Our Lady of Fatima in Spain
While progress has been made on the restoration of the shrie, Spanish Father Javier Siegrist noted that “it’s still insufficient... Read more
Spanish bishop prays in front of abortion clinic on All Souls’ Day despite oppressive law
Bishop José Ignacio Munilla of Orihuela-Alicante, Spain, joined the 40 Days for Life campaign Nov. 2 in front of an... Read more
From ‘real life’: Papal artist unveils painting of Benedict XVI as pope emeritus
The artist unveiled the painting, which took four years to create, during a ceremony on Nov. 3 in Palazzo Cesi,... Read more
Irish priest reprimanded by bishop for homilies about sin
In his sermon, the Irish priest said “you rarely hear about sin, but it’s rampant,” adding: “We see it in... Read more
Why do Catholics pray for the dead? — and other questions about purgatory answered
On All Souls’ Day, the Catholic Church remembers all those who have died and prays for them in a particular... Read more
President of Portugal registers for World Youth Day 2023: Here’s how you can participate
According to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the event “will be the largest collective meeting ever in Portugal.” Read more
