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Miracle of the liquefaction of blood of St. Januarius is repeated in Naples, Italy
The miracle of the liquefaction of the blood of St. Januarius, patron saint of the Italian city of Naples, occurred... Read more
EU funding freeze causes financial problems for Catholic family association
A drastic cut in EU funding has plunged the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) into financial crisis,... Read more
50 young French martyrs murdered by Nazis beatified in Notre Dame Cathedral
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich celebrated in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris the Mass of beatification for 50 Catholic martyrs murdered by... Read more
Tourism operators celebrate religious dimension of work at jubilee pilgrimage in Rome
About 400 people participated in a Jubilee of Tourism pilgrimage in Rome on Monday evening. Read more
New report raises alarm over state inspections of Catholic schools in France
French Catholic school officials are now issuing a strong warning against the climate of suspicion and political exploitation they have... Read more
Czech prosecutor seeks justice for cardinal persecuted by Nazis and communists
A Czech prosecutor has moved to “correct an injustice” against Cardinal Josef Beran, who was interned for 14 years by... Read more
Caritas Lithuania launches program to help those struggling with pornography addiction
The program provides counseling not only for those battling compulsive sexual behaviors but also for spouses and family members affected... Read more
Why Sweden honors St. Lucy, a beloved Italian saint
St. Lucy’s Day, also known as Lucia Day, is a traditional Swedish celebration filled with children in costumes, elaborate processions,... Read more
Priests, laypeople, Poor Clare nun among 124 20th-century martyrs beatified in Spain
The Diocese of Jaén in Spain will celebrate on Dec. 13 the beatification of 109 priests, 14 laypeople, and one... Read more
Prayer rally protests Vienna exhibition depicting ‘crucified frog and transgender Mary’
Protesters who rallied outside at the Vienna Künstlerhaus on Monday said an exhibit at the cultural center is an attack... Read more
100 years ago today Our Lady appeared to Fatima visionary Sister Lucia in Pontevedra, Spain
Today, Dec. 10, marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Sister Lucia of Fatima in... Read more
Catholic bishops in Europe express concern over EU ruling mandating recognition of same-sex unions
Europe's Catholic bishops expressed concern over the Court of Justice of the European Union obliging all member states to recognize... Read more
Citing papal teaching, Poland bans Communist Party over totalitarian ideology
Poland's top court unanimously bans Communist Party of Poland, ruling it violates Article 13 of the constitution, which prohibits parties... Read more
Did angels really carry the Holy House of Mary to Loreto, Italy?
What do Galileo, Mozart, Descartes, Cervantes, and St. Thérèse of Lisieux have in common? They all traveled hundreds of miles... Read more
Polish leaders decry EU court ruling as overreach into national family law
The situation arose when two Polish citizens who had “married” in Germany in 2018 returned to Poland and requested that... Read more
Knock Shrine event highlights urgent call to revive First Saturdays practice
Bishop urges “no half-measures” at First Saturdays’ centenary as hundreds mark 100 years of First Saturdays devotion at Knock Shrine. Read more
At a French shrine for the dead, a quiet revival among the living
As a Normandy basilica is restored, the Shrine of Our Lady of Montligeon sees more pilgrims seeking hope — especially... Read more
Benedict XVI’s former secretary hopes the pope’s beatification process will open soon
Archbishop Georg Gänswein, former secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, said he hopes the beatification process will begin soon for the... Read more
Fátima visionary Sister Lucia’s doctor shares moving conversion story
Dec. 10 marks the centenary of the Fátima apparitions, an occasion for which the Holy See has granted a jubilee... Read more
The saint of Christmas and ecumenism: Bari celebrates St. Nicholas
The city of Bari, Italy, celebrates its patron St. Nicholas every Dec. 6 with festivities and Masses. Read more
