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‘Faith is not a game’: Pro-life association denounces indoctrination at Olympics
In the wake of the July 26 parody of the Last Supper led by a drag queen, an Italian pro-life... Read more
Cardinal Koch shares considerations for next conclave, pope, ecumenism
Cardinal Kurt Koch said in a recent interview that a conclave “is not a political thing, but a prayer” and... Read more
Boxer with male chromosomes defeats woman boxer in 46-second Olympic fight
An Algerian boxer with male chromosomes defeated an Italian woman boxer in an Olympics boxing match on Thursday after landing... Read more
Rupnik’s former studio: His art is being subjected to ‘cancel culture’
The art institute founded by disgraced former Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik is saying Rupnik’s art is being subjected to “cancel... Read more
Seven routes to Notre-Dame: Pilgrims take off across France ahead of cathedral’s reopening
The legendary church’s reopening “is a historic moment and an opportunity to march behind the Blessed Virgin,” reads the Les... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to amusement park
According to the Holy See Press Office, the pontiff visited Sister Geneviève Jeanningros, who has been serving homosexuals and “transgender”... Read more
Olympic skateboarder uses sign language to quote Scripture before winning bronze
Rayssa Leal, a Christian, won the bronze medal in the women’s street skateboarding final on July 28. Read more
FOCUS missionaries join Catholic team supporting Olympic athletes in Paris
Varsity Catholic, a division of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, has sent four missionaries to Paris to cater to... Read more
Ignatius of Loyola: a saint for difficult times
The famous sickbed conversion of the founder of the Jesuits was only the beginning of his story of patience, perseverance,... Read more
Priest in Austria arrested for producing crystal meth in church rectory
The 38-year-old Polish cleric serving in the Diocese of St. Pölten confessed to manufacturing the drug alongside a 30-year-old Iraqi... Read more
Former Judo champion turned Catholic priest spiritually tends to athletes at Paris Olympics
Father Jason Nioka’s first assignment as a priest is to spend his summer in Paris in charge of the Catholic... Read more
120 chaplains offer spiritual support to athletes during Paris Olympics
Among the chaplains, 40 Catholic priests, nuns, and laypeople are catering to the spiritual needs of the Olympic athletes in... Read more
From celebrating ‘Mass’ at 4 to entering the seminary at 13: Emilio’s inspiring vocation
Now, at 16, Emilio Madrid Mérida dreams of being a priest and says he has found happiness in the seminary... Read more
Catholic leaders join French bishops in condemning Last Supper scene at Paris Olympics opening
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics has sparked global controversy among Catholic leaders for its parody of Leonardo... Read more
5 Catholic sites worth visiting in Paris during the Summer Olympics
For Catholics visiting Paris for the Olympic Games, there is a plethora of holy sites and landmarks worth visiting. Here’s... Read more
Catholics, others respond to mockery of Last Supper at Paris Olympics
A drag-queen-led parody of the Last Supper featured during Friday’s opening ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics has sparked a... Read more
French Dominican friar created the motto for the Olympic Games
The motto of the modern Olympic Games, “Faster, Higher, Stronger,” was coined by French Dominican friar Louis Henri Didon in... Read more
Russian Orthodox bishop of Budapest-Hungary suspended following reports of sexual misconduct
According to the online news site Novaya Gazeta Europe, Georgy Suzuki was sexually harassed on several occasions by the 58-year-old... Read more
Church in Portugal publishes regulations for compensation claims in abuse cases
Requests for financial compensation for victims of sexual abuse committed in the Church in Portugal will be analyzed by two... Read more
German AfD party member challenges removal from church volunteer positions
The decision, supported by the Archdiocese of Paderborn, has sparked controversy and will likely lead to legal challenges. Read more
