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Krakow's new archbishop talks St. John Paul II and Divine Mercy
The archdiocese that once sent St. John Paul II to the papacy has a new archbishop: Marek Jedraszewski. The archbishop... Read more
This Swedish midwife says she was denied work for being pro-life
A Swedish midwife who objects to abortion because of her Christian beliefs is appealing to a labor tribunal after being... Read more
Renato Buzzonetti, doctor to four Popes, dies at 92
When St. John Paul II was shot in St. Peter Square May 13, 1981, his car rushed into the Vatican... Read more
Italian bishop rebukes suggestions that torture can be used licitly
The secretary general of the Italian bishops conference on Thursday said that torture can never be a response to terrorism,... Read more
Christians and Muslims are both concerned for the future of UK pharmacists
Proposed standards for U.K. medical professionals could force them to violate their religious beliefs on the job, both Christian and... Read more
Town square in France named after priest murdered by ISIS
Fr. Jacques Hamel – the French priest who was brutally killed by ISIS terrorists last year – has been honored... Read more
Pope: Christian unity can't happen if we linger on problems of the past
During an ecumenical Vespers service on Wednesday, Pope Francis told both Catholics and members of other Christian communities that unity... Read more
Monsignor Ocariz confirmed as new prelate of Opus Dei
Pope Francis on Monday confirmed the election of Monsignor Fernando Ocariz Braña as Prelate of Opus Dei. The priest becomes... Read more
Eggs and anti-Catholicism hurled at churchgoers in Scotland
A 12 year-old boy has been charged with threatening and abusive behavior following an incident on Tuesday at a Catholic... Read more
Pope to Dominicans: Your good works give glory to God
Saturday Pope Francis encouraged Dominicans to persevere in their good works of the last 800 years, which have been like... Read more
Concert marks one year after Pope's historic synagogue visit
One year after Pope Francis visited the Great Synagogue in Rome, the Hebrew Choir of Rome “Ha-Kol,” and the Choir... Read more
Artist performs pushups on altar, posts video, gets fined.
A German artist was fined after doing 27 pushups on a Catholic altar and posting a video of the stunt... Read more
This is the process for Opus Dei's election of a new prelate
After the death of Opus Dei Prelate Bishop Javier Echevarría Rodríguez in December, members of the prelature are gathering in... Read more
Polish parliament recognizes coronation of Mary as nation's queen
Poland's government has adopted multiple resolutions establishing 2017 as a Jubilee Year for the country, celebrating the 300th anniversary of... Read more
The fight over abortion law on the Isle of Man
A member of the Isle of Man's legislature and a pro-choice campaign group are aiming to reform the island's abortion... Read more
Dominicans celebrate 800 years with reflection, prayer
As the Order of Preachers, better known as the Dominicans, celebrate the 800th anniversary of their founding, they gather in... Read more
Will the Church of England apologize for Reformation-era violence?
Ahead of the Church of England’s General Synod, the Archbishop of Canterbury may be preparing a statement expected to call... Read more
Cardinal Caffarra explains the reasons behind the dubia
In an interview with an Italian daily published Saturday, Cardinal Carlo Caffarra discussed at length the questions which exist about... Read more
Dinner and a warm place to sleep: How Rome is reaching out to the homeless
As colder weather settled over Rome last week, two area charities have found ways to reach out to those without... Read more
Maltese bishops: Divorced-and-remarried 'at peace with God' may receive Communion
As debate over Amoris laetitia continues to gain steam, the Maltese bishops have come out with a new set of... Read more
