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Papal envoy sees great fruits, but also challenges in Medjugorje
Pope Francis’ envoy to Medjugorje said Wednesday that the site seems to be bearing numerous expressions of faith and vocations.... Read more
Archbishop laments 'curse of terrorism' after St. Petersburg attack
Archbishop Paolo Pezzi of Moscow offered his prayers and condolences following a deadly explosion in the St. Petersburg metro on... Read more
Rise in priest suicides prompts call for helpline in Ireland
Besides a shortage of vocations, Irish priests are facing an even more harrowing kind of crisis. Read more
In Europe, Catholics and feminists unite against surrogacy
Reproductive issues often leave Catholics and secular feminists at odds, but a recent anti-surrogacy conference in Rome has created an... Read more
True liturgy is a reflection of heaven, Cardinal Sarah says
Despite the controversies and abuses following the Second Vatican Council, the Catholic liturgy is ultimately a source of unity that... Read more
Don't believe in hell? You haven't seen Syria lately, cardinal says
Six years after the start of the Civil War, Syria's apostolic nuncio said that the country is in a “bloodbath”... Read more
Spanish bishop interprets Amoris Laetitia through 'the preceding Magisterium'
A Spanish bishop last week published criteria for the accompaniment of the divorced-and-remarried, inviting them to a “catechumenal itinerary” by... Read more
Facing large decline in priest numbers, an Irish diocese preps for change
In one Irish diocese, the number of active priests may halve in fewer than 15 years. As a result, Bishop... Read more
Moving forward amid crisis: A talk with the Order of Malta's chancellor
After what has been a tumultuous few months for the Order of Malta, Grand Chancellor Albrecht von Boeselager has opened... Read more
Visionaries' canonization would 'complete' the Fatima centenary
Fatima's bishop has said the centenary of the locale's Marian apparition would not be complete without the announcement of the... Read more
Mother Angelica was a 'forerunner' of the New Evangelization
A veteran Vatican official praised EWTN foundress Mother Angelica as a pioneer of the New Evangelization, saying the way in... Read more
Why Catholics in Scotland want a statue for this martyred priest
Four centuries after the martyrdom of St. John Ogilvie, Catholics in Scotland have launched a campaign to mark the place... Read more
Dublin prepares for 2018 World Meeting of Families
Just a little more than a year away, the Archdiocese of Dublin released a video Wednesday inviting families from around... Read more
Prayers go out amid confusion, chaos following London attack
Church and government leaders offered prayers in the aftermath of an attack in London on Wednesday afternoon. Read more
Italian bishop bans mobsters from being godfathers
Hollywood precedent notwithstanding, an Italian bishop has announced that known members of the mafia cannot be godparents for the Catholic... Read more
Spanish video seeks to erase the stigma of Down syndrome
A recent video ad released by the Down Federation seeks to increase awareness of persons with Down syndrome. Read more
Health care for all isn't optional, Vatican tells UN
Health care access is a human right, not just a matter of philanthropy, the Holy See told the United Nations... Read more
Charity group appeals to fund milk for Syrian children
The Spain-based branch of the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has issued an urgent appeal for... Read more
Cardinal to Harvard students: You need to be courageous
This week Cardinal George Pell sat down with some 20 students from Harvard visiting Rome, with the goal of challenging... Read more
EU ruling against workplace hijab draws religious freedom criticism
Responding to the case of a receptionist fired for wearing a hijab to work, the Court of Justice of the... Read more
