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French senators urge action against rising anti-Christian attacks in the country
Eighty-six French senators have signed a public appeal denouncing the alarming rise of anti-Christian acts in France. Read more
Poll finds revival of interest in religion in Northern Ireland among young people
A new poll commissioned by the Iona Institute has found a marked revival of interest in religion among young people... Read more
2 priests in Spain threatened with prison for criticizing radical Islam are acquitted
Two priests and a journalist who were tried for criticizing radical Islam have been acquitted by the Provincial Court of... Read more
St. Ignatius of Antioch: The early Church Father who longed for union with Christ
On Oct. 17, the Catholic Church remembers the early Church Father, bishop, and martyr St. Ignatius of Antioch. Read more
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and the story behind devotion to the Sacred Heart
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque was a French nun responsible for spreading the devotion of the Sacred Heart throughout the Western... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints Cardinal Cupich to Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich to the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State, the Holy... Read more
Pope Leo XIV gifted with ‘Proton,’ a purebred Arabian horse
Before the general audience on Oct. 15, Pope Leo XIV was gifted with a 12-year-old purebred Arabian horse named Proton. Read more
Religious education experts: Bursary cut is ‘huge blow’ to Catholic schools in UK
Religious education experts in the United Kingdom have slammed bursary cuts, calling the move a risk to the mission of... Read more
St. Teresa of Ávila’s body remains incorrupt after almost 5 centuries
The body of St. Teresa of Avila, a doctor of the Church whose feast day is celebrated Oct. 15, was... Read more
Cardinal Parolin on St. Carlo Acutis: Many ‘touched by his smile’ when they see his photo
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said that Carlo Acutis spoke of Jesus with a “radiant" and "smiling" face. Read more
Fire damages historic Italian monastery where St. Carlo Acutis received first Communion
An Oct. 11 fire severely damaged the 17th-century Bernaga Monastery outside of Milan in northern Italy, forcing 21 cloistered nuns... 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
Catholic bishops call on EU to appoint special envoy for religious freedom
The Commission of Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union reiterated its call for the bloc to reinstate the position of... Read more
Remains of St. Francis of Assisi to be publicly displayed for first time
The body of St. Francis will be moved from his tomb, located in the crypt, and placed at the foot... Read more
Czech bishops welcome election results as anti-church coalition fails to enter Parliament
Czech Catholic bishops welcomed the results of the parliamentary elections on Oct. 3–4, which saw a populist party win the... Read more
March for life in Vilnius, Lithuania, draws thousands, inspires support for pro-life cause
The March for Life in Lithuania on Saturday drew participants from across the nation as well as from neighboring countries... Read more
Pope Leo XIV receives detailed report on attacks against the Catholic Church in Nicaragua
Pope Leo XIV this week received a report that details attacks against and suppression of the Catholic Church by the... Read more
St. Francis of Assisi: 7 interesting facts about the famous Italian saint
The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi every year on Oct. 4. Read more
Freedom of speech, religion in play as Spanish priest prosecuted for denouncing radical Islam
Father Custodio Ballester faces a possible 3-year prison sentence and fines after a trial this week found him guilty of... Read more
First woman archbishop of Canterbury to lead Church of England
Anglican Bishop of London Sarah Mullally will become the first woman archbishop of Canterbury after her nomination was approved by... Read more
