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Knights of Malta say leader's dismissal 'more complex' than condoms
After former Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Malta Albrecht Freiherr von Boeselager was dismissed in early December, many have... Read more
This Dominican sister just celebrated her 110th birthday
The Dominicans have posted on their social media a greeting for the 110th birthday of Sister Marie Bernadette, “the oldest... Read more
Italian priest accused of organizing orgies, prostituting women
An Italian priest from northern Italy has been accused of pimping out some 15 women, as well as organizing and... Read more
McDonald's near Vatican opens to mixed reactions
Last week's opening of a McDonald's in a Vatican-owned property just around the corner from St. Peter's Square has been... Read more
Project Mater – an oasis of help for pregnant mothers
Maria* has not had an easy life. Several years ago, while pregnant with her second child, she checked into a... Read more
An encounter with the Manoppello Image of the Face of Christ
Ten years ago, Benedict XVI visited the Shrine of the Holy Face in Manoppello, which houses an image of the... Read more
We've all got it wrong about women in the Catholic Church
When it comes to talking about women and their role in the Church, discussion tends to focus almost exclusively on... Read more
Why I wear the habit – a nun's reflection on religious life
As Pope Francis' year dedicated to consecrated life comes to a close, one nun shared her thoughts on the how... Read more
Trying to find confession times? In Scotland, there's an app for that
Need to find confession nearby at the drop of a dime? There’s an app for that. Read more
In the fight against prostitution, who's talking about the clients?
For religious sisters working to end forced prostitution through human trafficking, there is one thing consistently left out of the... Read more
Former Manchester United footballer to be a Dominican priest
You might have heard of Phil Mulryne, a Manchester United footballer who's shared the field with David Beckham and brought... Read more
Film on miracles intends to explain the inexplicable
For both skeptics and believers, miracles have captivated people’s attention for thousands of years. Read more
San Gennaro's blood didn't liquefy--so pray anyway, abbot says
Prayer was the response to a rare failure of a saint’s blood to liquefy in Naples, an occurrence some believe... Read more
How a sketchbook led one Chinese woman to the Catholic faith
Yan Xu is an artist from the central China city of Wuhan. What she drew one day would change her... Read more
'Have mercy on ISIS': The shocking prayer of a young Iraqi
Christina Shabo was born under a tree in a refugee camp after her family fled bombing in their Iraqi hometown... Read more
Italian priest cancels Nativity display to avoid offending people
An Italian priest is under fire from locals for deciding against setting up the typical Nativity scene in his town’s... Read more
Traveling display notes struggle, hope of displaced Ukrainians
A traveling exhibit currently set up in Rome’s St. Silvester Square highlights the difficulties – as well as the strength,... Read more
Leader of Opus Dei dies at 84
Bishop Javier Echevarría Rodríguez, the Prelate of Opus Dei, died Monday evening at the age of 84 in Rome, several... Read more
Pope Francis names new archbishop of Krakow, Poland
Archbishop Marek Jedraszweski has been named the new shepherd of Poland's Krakow archdiocese by Pope Francis, following the retirement of... Read more
'Unbelievable' – Persecuted Christian bishops denied UK visas
U.K. officials drew strong criticism for denying visas to Middle East bishops from regions that have suffered Islamic State group... Read more
