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Cardinal Hollerich: ‘Today we have politicians. Politicians have no convictions’
In a recent interview, the archbishop of Luxembourg discussed the European elections and the dwindling influence of Christianity on politics. Read more
How Padre Pio overcame suffering with hope
On the birthday of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, we remember what one of the last journalists to interview him said... Read more
German bishops praise constitution on 75th anniversary of post-Nazi era
German bishops have lauded their country’s constitution as a beacon of freedom as the nation commemorates the 75th anniversary of... Read more
10 things you should know about Blessed Carlo Acutis
Who was Carlo Acutis? Was his body found incorrupt? Was he really a gamer? What did he play? Here are... Read more
Possible miracle at Lourdes: Almost-blind woman recovers her sight
The Hospitality of Our Lady of Lourdes of Madrid concluded its 101st pilgrimage on May 19, serving 800 participants, one... Read more
UK plans to end gender ideology in schools, set age-based sex education rules
A proposed update to Relationships, Sex, and Health Education (RSHE) lesson guidance would prohibit schools from teaching that “gender is... Read more
German priests do not support Synodal Way, new study finds
The study, officially titled “Who Becomes a Priest?”, found that priests are “alienated from the concerns of Church reform,” lead... Read more
Spain archbishop on schismatic nuns: ‘I don’t know if they realize the profound consequences’
Archbishop Mario Iceta of Burgos in Spain noted: “I don’t know if they realize the profound consequences” of their decision. Read more
Pope Francis’ pastoral visit to Verona emphasizes call to be peacemakers
The pope’s one-day visit to the northern Italian city of Verona on Saturday centered on a message of peace. Read more
How life has changed for the girl who recovered her sight at 2023 World Youth Day
Jimena is the young woman who regained her sight after receiving Communion at a Mass during World Youth Day in... Read more
Here’s how the city of Rome is preparing for the 2025 Jubilee Year
Approximately 358 planned projects in the Lazio region, where Rome is located, are underway in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee... Read more
Orthodox patriarch anticipates Pope Francis visit to Turkey for Council of Nicaea anniversary
Pope Francis might be traveling to Turkey next year for the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, according... Read more
Pro-lifers rally in London amid consideration of abortion amendments
Pro-life people rallied May 15 outside the Houses of Parliament in London to protest a set of amendments that would... Read more
Vatican overturns own decision on seminary dean
The Vatican now approved the appointment of Father Martin M. Lintner, OSM, as a new dean at a seminary in... Read more
Slovak bishops call for peace after assassination attempt on prime minister
Following the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico on Wednesday, Slovakian bishops have called for peace and unity. Read more
An oasis in the European Church: World’s oldest Cistercian abbey has more than 100 monks
The Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz (Holy Cross) in Austria has never had “interruptions” in its history and is an oasis... Read more
Germany now a ‘mission country,’ Bishop Bätzing says amid declining Catholic numbers
The president of the German Bishops’ Conference has called Germany — a nation whose history is entangled with the Catholic... Read more
Virgin Mary today asks same she asked of little shepherds 107 years ago, cardinal says
“What does Mary tell us today? The same thing she says in the Gospel, the same thing — prayer and... Read more
9 things to know and share about Fátima
May 13 is the optional memorial of Our Lady of Fátima, arguably the most prominent approved apparition of the 20th... Read more
How the ‘miracle of the sun’ in Fátima helped to end an atheist regime
Oct. 13, 1917, marked the last Marian apparition in Fátima, a day on which thousands of people bore witness to... Read more
