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Assisi is illuminated with Giotto’s frescoes this Christmas season
Assisi debuted its Giotto Christmas light display in December 2020, but Italy’s coronavirus restrictions last year prevented people from visiting. Read more
10 things that Pope Francis wants us to learn from the nativity scene
The tradition was born in an unassuming town in 1223. Read more
St. Januarius’ blood liquefies (eventually) for third time in 2021
The blood changed its state after a day of intense prayer. Read more
First known nativity scene figurines are on display in Rome
They are housed in the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Read more
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Archbishop Aupetit prepares to sue French magazine for defamation
Paris Match published images of the archbishop taken with a telephoto lens. Read more
St. Januarius’ blood fails to liquefy at start of December anniversary
The blood of St. Januarius, patron of the Italian city of Naples, has so far remained solid on Thursday, after... Read more
‘Austria prays’: A nation turns to the rosary for an end to the pandemic
The prayer movement is spreading to Germany, Switzerland, and the U.S. Read more
Catholic archdiocese of Malta says it could not have foreseen alleged ‘land grab’
The intricate dispute can be traced back to 1675. Read more
Catholic university in Rome attracts criticism for handling of plagiarism accusations
A Catholic university in Rome has been criticized for its response to claims that some past students may have plagiarized... Read more
Amid strikes and protests against Italy’s vaccine rules, a Catholic thinker warns of government overreach
All workers are required to show a Green Pass certificate. Read more
Diocese announces sanctions on Spanish bishop who attempted marriage
The apostolic administrator of Solsona announced Saturday that the diocese’s former bishop, Xavier Novell i Gomà, had incurred suspension when... Read more
Two Jesuit priests win 2021 Centesimus Annus prize for Catholic social teaching
Two Jesuit priests have been named the winners of the 2021 edition of the Centesimus Annus Foundation’s prize for writing... Read more
He said what?? Bishop sparks backlash over Santa Claus comments
An Italian bishop is on parents' naughty list for telling children that Santa Claus isn't real. Read more
France’s interior minister condemns threats against Catholics during procession
Gérald Darmanin deplored what he said were ‘unacceptable acts.’ Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of tornadoes in South and Midwest
The tornadoes struck Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. Read more
Archbishop Aupetit at Paris farewell Mass: ‘I lost my life for the love of Christ’
He directly addressed a media report claiming that he had “lost himself for love.” Read more
France’s heritage authorities back controversial plans for Notre-Dame Cathedral’s interior
The committee expressed two reservations about the plan. Read more
Patriarch Pizzaballa: Cyprus is ‘where Europe and the Holy Land meet’
Pope Francis made a whirlwind visit to the island last week. Read more
Canon lawyers to review abuse study contracts in Germany’s troubled Cologne archdiocese
The contracts relate to a landmark report released in March. Read more
Abortion buffer zones: Pro-lifers accuse Northern Ireland human rights commissioner of ‘weasel words’
A new bill would criminalize pro-lifers found ‘influencing’ women inside buffer zones. Read more
