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The elephant that captivated the pope and lived in the Vatican gardens
During his Jan. 8 general audience, Pope Francis enjoyed a circus performance that included two animatronic elephants, evoking Pope Leo... Read more
Nicaraguan dictatorship shuts down more organizations, including Dominican nuns
The official government newspaper announced on Jan. 8 the “voluntary dissolution” of 11 organizations including the Dominican Nuns Foundation of... Read more
1,600 of Rome’s poor attend ‘Bernadette of Lourdes’ premiere
A musical that tells the story of St. Bernadette, visionary of Our Lady of Lourdes, made its debut in Rome... Read more
Indonesian archbishop rejects government energy plans in majority Catholic island of Flores
Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry designated Flores a “geothermal spot” in 2017, identifying 16 project sites on the island... Read more
Survey: Alleged abuse of minors has cost U.S. Church $5 billion over 20 years
The CARA survey polled about 200 dioceses and eparchies and approximately 220 religious communities of men over the course of ... Read more
Vatican secretary of state calls Cuba prisoner release ‘a sign of great hope’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin also commented on Biden’s commutation of death sentences for 37 death row inmates, expressing hope there will... Read more
Virginia pro-abortion ballot proposal advances
The amendment would ensure a “fundamental right to reproductive freedom,” protecting abortion in the first two trimesters and in the... Read more
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal in Gaza, includes hostage release
Brokered by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt after 15 months of war, the agreement could be implemented as early... Read more
Appeal for ‘fervent prayers’ issued for religious sisters kidnapped in southeastern Nigeria
IHM Secretary General in Nigeria Sister Maria Sobenna Ikeotuonye announced the abduction of Sisters Vincentia Maria Nwankwo and Grace Mariette... Read more
ACLU files suit against West Virginia over $5 million grant to Catholic trade college
The American Humanist Association contends in its lawsuit that the grant violates the state constitution’s guarantee of freedom of religion. Read more
New church in Jordan reflects national desire for closer ties with Christendom
The church’s inauguration also reflected the Hashemite kingdom’s determination to establish itself as an essential stop-off point for pilgrims to... Read more
Pope Francis’ autobiography ‘Hope’ is out this week
“Hope,” the autobiography of Pope Francis, hit the shelves of Italian bookstores Tuesday and will be on sale starting Jan.... Read more
India’s Syro-Malabar Church reshuffles leadership amid liturgical row
The appointment, confirmed by Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil on Jan. 11, follows the First Session of the XXXIII Synod... Read more
Religious sisters abducted in Nigeria released, ‘in good health’ after weeklong captivity
The members of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mother of Christ who were abducted on Jan. 7 in the Archdiocese... Read more
Pope Francis calls for global commitment to eradicate child labor and exploitation
The Holy Father told groups of pilgrims attending his Jan. 15 general audience that they should be aware that millions... Read more
Pope Francis: Baptism a ‘new birthday,’ faith the ‘greatest gift’ for children
“Today, each of you parents and the Church herself give the greatest, greatest gift: the gift of faith to children,”... Read more
Angola archbishop: ‘I was on a list of people to be eliminated’
Angolan Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba has revealed that he was once on a list of people targeted for assassination for... Read more
Pope Francis welcomes jubilee pilgrims: ‘Begin again with hope’
The virtue of hope holds a divine strength: In his first Saturday Jubilee 2025 audience, Pope Francis reflected on hope... Read more
Bishop urges prayer, forgiveness on Roe anniversary: ‘No sin is beyond God’s mercy’
“No matter the circumstances of the abortion, we must recognize the often-silent grief of parents for their child,” Bishop Daniel... Read more
House passes bill to block males from competing in girls’ and women’s sports
The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 would deny federal funding to schools that permits biological... Read more
