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Updated: Gard family announces that Charlie has died
A spokesperson for the parents of terminally ill British infant Charlie Gard has reported that their “beautiful little boy” has... Read more
Who are the martyrs Pope Francis will beatify in Colombia?
During his six-day visit to Colombia in September, Pope Francis will beatify martyrs Bishop Jesús Emilio Jaramillo Monsalve and Fr.... Read more
Our Lady of Czestochowa to receive a new crown
Three hundred years ago this September the image of Our Lady of Czestochowa was crowned Queen and Protector of Poland... Read more
Priest horrified at exorcist film showings in abandoned church
An Irish priest has decried a film festival's plans to screen two horror films in an abandoned church next month. Read more
Court to decide if Charlie Gard's parents can take him home
After ending their legal fight to seek further treatment for their 11-month-old son, the parents of Charlie Gard are now... Read more
Charlie Gard raises questions of parents' rights, government limits
For the past few months the world has watched closely as the parents of a gravely ill British infant fought... Read more
A year after his murder, Fr. Jacques Hamel remembered
One year after the brutal killing of Fr. Jacques Hamel, French bishops recalled the beautiful example of the man who... Read more
UK porn sites to ban access for users under 18 years old
As part of an increasing government crackdown on internet pornography, U.K. porn sites will soon require users to provide proof... Read more
This boy invited Pope Francis on a pilgrimage – and here's how he responded
Nine-year-old Andrea is an Italian boy who joined 130 children last month for a “Pilgrimage of Joy” to the Marian... Read more
Brutal Regensburg report hailed as step in the right direction
A member of Pope Francis' commission to protect minors says a new report on the abuse of more than 500... Read more
Be protagonists of change, Cardinal Sandri tells Ukrainian youth
At the close of his recent trip to Ukraine, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri met with youth from the troubled country, telling... Read more
Report claims decades of abuse against 500 German choir boys
A new report claims that more students of a prestigious German choir were subjected to physical abuse than originally thought,... Read more
Cardinal Simoni to consecrate church of Mother Teresa in Balkans
Pope Francis on Saturday appointed Cardinal Ernest Simoni to be his delegate at the consecration of a church dedicated to... Read more
Chile hopes Pope Francis' visit will bring a 'revolution of tenderness'
The head of communications for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Chile said the country is in a period of social... Read more
Bishops stress hospitality for Camino de Santiago hosts
The bishops of Spain and France have published a new letter emphasizing the importance of hospitality for people who host... Read more
US neurology expert will visit UK to examine Charlie Gard
The American doctor whose experimental treatment has been sought by the parents of Charlie Gard will travel to London on... Read more
New research: Shroud of Turin bears blood of a torture victim
New research indicates that the Shroud of Turin shows signs of blood from a torture victim, and undermines arguments that... Read more
Mosul needs help to rebuild, Iraqi official cautions
Just days after Iraqi forces completed their recapture of Mosul from the Islamic State, the nation's ambassador to the Holy... Read more
Yemeni minister: Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil is still alive
After nearly a year since his kidnapping, Yemen officials say that Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil is in fact alive and efforts... Read more
In Ukraine, Cardinal Sandri says there's hope for the future
Shortly after Pope Francis donated money to help those suffering from Ukraine's ongoing conflict, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri arrived in the... Read more
