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Pope Francis accepts resignation of Polish archbishop accused of ignoring abuse
Church authorities did not provide a reason for the resignation of Archbishop Andrzej Dzięga, which was announced Feb. 24. Read more
Large families association launches ‘Save the planet, have more children’ campaign
The Large Families Association of Madrid has launched an advertising campaign featuring the message “Save the planet, have more children.” Read more
New Opus Dei program ‘Youth’ hopes to answer young people’s questions
The “Youth” initiative is the result of the combined efforts of people from around the world. Read more
‘We are not going anywhere’: Knights of Columbus vow to keep up aid to Ukraine
“The founding mission of the Knights of Columbus was to care for the vulnerable,” said Szymon Czyszek, organizer of relief... Read more
St. Peter Damian, the driving force behind the reform of the Church 1,000 years ago
This doctor of the Church was simple, firm, and honest in the face of error. Read more
What would Thomas Aquinas make of AI?
According to one German theologian, the Catholic saint and doctor of the Church can contribute to contemporary discussions about AI’s... Read more
Francisco and Jacinta: brother and sister saints who were seers at Fatima
On Feb. 20, the Church celebrates the lives of two children, Francisco and Jacinta Marto, two of the seers of... Read more
Rome to host 7th Day of the Catacombs, opportunity to reflect on early Christians
Rome’s catacombs will be open to the public for free guided tours and moments of prayer and reflection on Saturday,... Read more
PHOTOS: Cardinal Rugambwa takes possession of Rome’s ‘Church of the Artists’
The cardinal was joined by priests from the Diocese of Rome as well as by senior prelates. Read more
Norway begins preparations for Jubilee of St. Olaf in 2030
The Church in Norway has begun plans for the millennium celebration of St. Olaf’s death. Read more
German bishops halt move toward establishing a Synodal Council at Vatican’s request
The bishops were poised to vote on the matter at their upcoming plenary assembly Feb. 19–22. Read more
UPDATE: English Catholic priest vindicated for ‘pro-life’ opinion in end-of-life case
Father Patrick Pullicino, an English Catholic priest and neurologist, has been vindicated after being investigated by a U.K. medical regulation... Read more
Russian opposition leader, outspoken Christian Alexei Navalny reportedly dead in prison
Navalny, 47, had been serving a 19-year sentence for alleged extremism and years of criticism of the authoritarian President Vladimir... Read more
German Catholics ask bishops to reconsider Synodal Way plans
Ahead of a high-stakes gathering of the German bishops next Monday, a lay group warned the prelates of moving “further... Read more
100 cloistered convents in Spain to open their doors to promote prayer during Lent
The DeClausura Foundation in Spain has launched a campaign to promote prayer during the liturgical season of Lent with the... Read more
Notre Dame cathedral spire to be unveiled nearly 5 years after devastating fire
Deconstruction of the scaffolding surrounding the spire — which reaches 330 feet in height — will take several months, the... Read more
Ancient 40-hour ‘Quarantore’ devotion continues to bless Rome
The Quarant’Ore or Quarantore (“40 hours”) is an exposition and continuous devotion in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Read more
Pope Francis to visit prestigious Venice Biennale art exhibition
The Holy Father will be the first pope to visit the major art event when he travels to the “city... Read more
Katalin Novák resigns as president of Hungary
A hero to many Catholics worldwide because of her pro-family leadership, Novák stepped down unexpectedly Feb. 10 amid protests over... Read more
What if you do not receive a physical healing at Lourdes?
What about the millions who come to the Lourdes Grotto and leave without receiving a miraculous physical healing? Read more
