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Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk (L) greets his predecessor, Cardinal Lubomyr Husar (R), who died May 31, 2017. Photo courtesy of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Kyiv-Halych.

Ukraine's Cardinal Lubomyr Husar recalled as a spiritual father

Jun 6, 2017

Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, Major Archbishop Emeritus of Kyiv-Halych and former head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, died May 31... Read more

An image of Orpheus in Rome's Catacombs of St. Callixtus.

Catacomb frescoes in Rome restored using lasers

Jun 5, 2017

Adorning the crypts hidden among Rome’s catacombs are frescoes which reveal 1,600 year-old history, as well as the life of... Read more

12-year-old twins stand near garbage outside a building in the old city of Homs, Syria.

European leaders discuss plight of child victims of war

Jun 5, 2017

By Elise Harris

Last week the Order of Malta hosted diplomats and politicians from throughout Europe for a discussion on the effects of... Read more

Catholic bishops respond to tragic terrorist attacks in London

Jun 4, 2017

Catholic Cardinals and bishops throughout the world are offering their prayers after the terrorist attack in London last night that... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on September 2, 2015.

Pope prays for victims of terror attack in central London

Jun 4, 2017

Pope Francis offered his prayers after Mass on Pentecost Sunday for the victims of the terrorist attack at London Bridge.  Read more

One of Poland's new priests is the prime minister's son

Jun 3, 2017

A son of the Polish prime minister has been ordained a Catholic priest, and he celebrated his first Mass this... Read more

Sister Candida Bellotti celebrates her 110th birthday.

Nun who received birthday greeting from Pope Francis dies at 110

Jun 2, 2017

Sister Candida Bellotti, thought to be the oldest nun in the world, died Saturday at the age of 110.  Read more

A Mass said for the Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage in Rome held Oct. 25, 2014.

Looking forward to 10 years of Summorum Pontificum

Jun 1, 2017

By Elise Harris

Ten years after Benedict XVI broadened access to the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass, the document by which he... Read more

Rome conference to address safeguarding children online

May 31, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

An international congress in Rome this autumn will bring together experts to focus on the problem of online sexual abuse... Read more

In historic move, Irish nuns to give up three Dublin hospitals

May 30, 2017

Ireland's Sisters of Charity will end their management of three Dublin hospitals, the sisters have announced, saying they will hand... Read more

A Renewal in the Holy Spirit Movement concert in St. Peter's Square, July 3, 2015.

In Rome, Catholic Charismatic Renewal to celebrate 50 years

May 30, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Some 30,000 followers of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal will be in Rome this week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, April 20, 2016.

Pope Francis: Jesus intercedes for us – every day, every moment

May 27, 2017

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis celebrated Mass for the feast of the Ascension in Genoa Saturday, telling faithful that Jesus never leaves us... Read more

In Iraq, necessity makes priests become engineers

May 27, 2017

Priests in Iraq are helping reconstruct around 13,000 homes in the Plain of Nineveh which have been damaged or destroyed... Read more

Parliament of Romania.

Romania takes step toward marriage defense amendment

May 25, 2017

Romania’s lower house of parliament has overwhelmingly approved a proposed constitutional amendment to define marriage as a union between one... Read more

Colombian pilgrims attend Pope Francis' General Audience in St. Peter's Square, April 20, 2016.

Why this cardinal has high hopes for Pope Francis' Colombia visit

May 25, 2017

Pope Francis is headed to Colombia this summer, and one of the nation's leading bishops believes the visit will be... Read more

Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, presents the German edition of The Power of Silence, May 25, 2017.

To meet God we need silence, Cardinal Sarah says

May 25, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

At a presentation for his new book on Wednesday, Cardinal Robert Sarah said that not only does the Church need... Read more

Cardinal Joseph Zen, emeritus Bishop of Hong Kong, at the Pontifical Urban University in Rome, Nov. 18, 2014.

Cardinal Zen urges prayer for Christians in China

May 24, 2017

By Elise Harris

As Chinese Catholics celebrate the feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians, Cardinal Joseph Zen has asked for prayers on... Read more

Ivanka Trump at Rome's Community Sant'Egidio to meet with African women freed from human trafficking on May 24, 2017.

Ivanka Trump meets with human trafficking survivors in Rome

May 24, 2017

By Elise Harris

After a visit with Pope Francis Wednesday, Ivanka Trump met a group of human trafficking survivors, calling them examples of... Read more

Melania and Ivanka Trump.

Here's the plan for Melania and Ivanka's day in Rome

May 23, 2017

By Elise Harris

When U.S. President Donald Trump stops in Rome for a meeting with Pope Francis Wednesday, both his wife Melania and... Read more

The Church needs a unified strategy to counter gender ideology, expert says

May 19, 2017

By Elise Harris

Apostolic nuncios attended a crash course last year on gender from an expert in the field, who stressed the need... Read more