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Firefighters quell blaze at French cathedral
Rouen Mayor Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol confirmed the incident on social media, sharing an image showing smoke rising from the cathedral’s spire. Read more
Italy’s prime minister proposes aid for women in financial straits who reject abortion
This initiative offers aid of 1,000 euros (about $1,082) for five years to Italian women who decide to continue with... Read more
How can the Catholic Church better prepare for the next pandemic?
Regarding preparations for another pandemic, “everything possible must be done to keep the churches open and operational,” said Dr. José... Read more
Cardinal Müller condemns statue of Virgin Mary giving birth displayed in Austrian cathedral
Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller described the statue as “advertising for feminist ideology that violates the natural sense of modesty.” Read more
Ukrainian Greek archbishop condemns ‘horrifying’ attack on children’s hospital
Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said in a video accompanying a Monday press release that the strike was “a sin that cries... Read more
Vatican prohibits customary Traditional Latin Mass for pilgrims in Spain
The organizers of the fourth edition of the pilgrimage announced the prohibition in a July 6 post on X. Read more
‘Black day for democracy’: German pro-lifers condemn ‘censorship zones’
The proposed Pregnancy Conflict Act claims to protect pregnant women from what supporters call “sidewalk harassment” by pro-life activists. Read more
‘God is hidden in human misery’: Pope Francis highlights dignity of migrants, prisoners
Pope Francis on Sunday highlighted the plight of migrants and prisoners during a Mass in Trieste, Italy, for the closing... Read more
Pope Francis: In politics, Catholics cannot live a ‘private faith’
Pope Francis defended democracy and criticized political polarization while urging Catholics to share their faith in the public square during... Read more
Spouse’s OnlyFans account factors into marriage nullification case
A lawyer said the account was created before the marriage, was not disclosed by the wife to the husband, and... Read more
New film on the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis to hit theaters in 2025
“Roadmap to Reality: Carlo Acutis and Our Digital Age” was announced by Castletown Media on July 1 and is expected... Read more
12 amazing facts about the life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
The young Italian who is expected to be canonized in the coming year became a popular role model soon after... Read more
Lourdes bishop wants to tear down Rupnik mosaics — but not yet
The Lourdes bishop’s announcement comes less than two weeks after he met with Pope Francis in a private audience at... Read more
Russian forces release two Ukrainian Catholic priests captured in 2022
The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need announced the release of two Ukrainian Greek Catholic priests who were... Read more
400,000 Germans quit Catholic Church as talks between Vatican, Synodal Way continue
The meeting on Friday resulted in Rome demanding the Germans change the name of the body and agree it cannot... Read more
Court fines Belgian cardinal, archbishop for denying woman admission to diaconate
The two prelates will have to pay 1,500 euro (about $1,605) each, the court ordered. Read more
Opus Dei founder St. Josemaría Escrivá: You can be a saint doing your ordinary job
Today the Catholic Church honors St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer y Albás (1902–1975), Spanish priest, founder of Opus Dei, and... Read more
Conference in Rome highlights Pacific islands’ climate peril and calls for global action
Organized by the Australian Embassy to the Holy See, the June 23 event aimed at raising awareness of the impacts... Read more
Former Anglican priest ordained a Catholic bishop
Bishop David Waller received his episcopal ordination in Westminster Cathedral in London on June 22, the feast of English saints... Read more
Catholic authorities in Spain excommunicate, expel renegade nuns
The Catholic Church in Spain has decreed the excommunication and expulsion from consecrated life of the Poor Clare nuns of... Read more
