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Cardinal Martini was a ‘prophet,’ says Vatican cardinal
Cardinal Czerny said that Martini, who died in 2012, ‘anticipated paths that finally involve the universal Church.’ Read more
Legal scrutiny delays Northern Ireland limits on pro-life outreach at abortion clinics
The Attorney General for Northern Ireland, Brenda King, has asked the U.K. Supreme Court to rule whether a ban on... Read more
‘This is going to be a long haul’: Ukraine’s Caritas groups help almost 1.5 million people as war rages on
The aid offered so far is ‘just the beginning,’ said Caritas Ukraine president Tetiana Stawnychy. Read more
‘Warriors to Lourdes’ pilgrimage brings comfort to wounded souls
More than 175 U.S. active-duty personnel and veterans are taking part in a pilgrimage sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Read more
Catholic bishop questions lack of EU support as Poland aids millions of Ukrainian refugees
More than three million people have fled from Ukraine to Poland since Feb. 24. Read more
Spanish bill would allow girls 16 and 17 to get an abortion without parental consent
Spain’s coalition government of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez intends to propose a bill that would legalize abortion without parental consent... Read more
Pilgrims in Fatima offer prayers for peace in Ukraine
May 13 marks the 105th anniversary of the first apparition of Mary in Fatima. Read more
Church leaders and scholars to explore St. John Paul II’s ‘natural law legacy’
Speakers will include papal biographer George Weigel and Dutch Cardinal Willem Eijk. Read more
The modern miracle of Fatima
While men in the trenches of World War I faced chemical gasses and industrialized weaponry that wrought unprecedented human carnage,... Read more
German bishops' president asserts 'the need to develop the Church's teaching'
The president of the German bishops’ conference has expressed his belief that Church teaching needs further development, in response to... Read more
‘It’s a way to keep people in fear’: Chinese Catholics react to Cardinal Zen’s arrest
The 90-year-old cardinal was arrested and bailed under Hong Kong’s national security law. Read more
What you should know about this new Catholic saint from India
Devasahayam Pillai will be canonized in St. Peter’s Square on May 15. Read more
Hong Kong diocese ‘extremely concerned’ about ‘Cardinal Joseph Zen’s incident’
‘We have always upheld the rule of law,’ the diocese said. Read more
5 things to know about Cardinal Zen
The 90-year-old cardinal was arrested and released on bail on May 11. Read more
Ukraine war: Catholic charity to fund restoration of looted seminary
‘They took everything they could,’ said seminary rector Father Ruslan Mikhalkiv. Read more
Exhibit of Ukrainian child refugees' art opens at cathedral in Latvia
An exhibition of artwork made by Ukrainian refugee children was opened Sunday at the complex of St. James' Cathedral in... Read more
Titus Brandsma: A new patron saint of journalism?
More than 60 journalists have issued an appeal to Pope Francis. Read more
Catholic charity sees ‘signs of hope’ for Iraq’s beleaguered Christians
‘Pope Francis’ visit, I think, really has given them hope,’ said Aid to the Church in Need’s Regina Lynch. Read more
As Covid-19 weakens, time for Catholics in England and Wales to return to Mass, bishops say
Catholics in England and Wales should come back to Mass now that the dangers of the Covid-19 pandemic have receded,... Read more
Cost of Germany’s ‘Synodal Way’ remains a mystery
A spokesman declined to give a breakdown of the costs of the multi-year project. Read more
