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Germany thwarts terror plot: Teenage suspects reportedly planned attacks on churches
The Düsseldorf public prosecutor’s office revealed that the suspects, between 15 and 16 years old, were apprehended over the Easter... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to 200 children for catechism in Rome suburb
Pope Francis made a special “getaway” from the Vatican on Thursday to meet with a group of 200 children at... Read more
Papal Foundation announces nearly $15 million in global grants, humanitarian aid
The U.S.-based Papal Foundation announced on Friday the distribution of nearly $15 million in grants, scholarships, and charitable aid. Read more
From papal secretary to nuncio? Report of a diplomatic role for Gänswein unconfirmed
While speculation is again running rife on social media about Archbishop Georg Gänswein’s next role, neither he nor the Vatican... Read more
Pope Francis reinstates papal title ‘Patriarch of the West’ in Pontifical Yearbook
This honorific designation has reappeared among the list of “historical titles” used to designate the theological and temporal reality of... Read more
El Paso bishop criticizes Texas border efforts, laments ‘anti-immigrant’ rhetoric
During an immigration policy conference, El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz criticized a Texas law that increases the state’s role in... Read more
Pope Francis to travel to Indonesia, Singapore, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea
Pope Francis will travel to the Southeast Asian countries of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore, the Vatican... Read more
New film about writer Flannery O’Connor shows ‘God can deliver his grace in any way’
The film depicts the life of Southern Gothic writer Flannery O’Connor and will be released in theaters on May 3. Read more
Abortion amendment disqualified from Maine 2024 election ballot
Though the amendment proposal received a majority of votes this week, it failed to reach the required two-thirds supermajority in... Read more
Portuguese bishops announce financial compensation fund for Church abuse victims
An independent commission authorized by the Portuguese bishops found that thousands of children had been sexually abused by priests and... Read more
California bishop praises district attorney for seeking to change death sentences
“Catholic social teaching urges us to recognize the dignity of every human being, especially the most vulnerable,” Bishop Oscar Cantú... Read more
Bishop-elect dies within days of his episcopal consecration
The Diocese of Dunkeld, Scotland, announced that Father Martin Chambers passed away at the age of 59 just weeks before... Read more
Puberty blockers may cause irreversible harm to young boys, Mayo Clinic study finds
The study found that adolescent boys who take puberty blockers may experience fertility problems and atrophied testes. Read more
13-year-old Filipina who loved the Eucharist is officially on path to sainthood
On April 7, the cause for canonization of 13-year-old Filipina Niña Ruíz-Abad was officially opened at St. William the Hermit... Read more
Catholic Relief Services calls for ‘immediate end’ to violence as it ramps up aid in Gaza
The group called “for an immediate end to the violence” and “greater humanitarian access to ensure innocent civilians can access... Read more
Pope Francis decries how ‘the unborn with disabilities are aborted’ in throwaway culture
The pope warned “the throwaway culture” turns into “a culture of death” when people “presume to be able to establish... Read more
Vatican official meets Vietnam’s prime minister during historic diplomatic trip
Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican secretary for relations with states, spoke with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh about a... Read more
Report: Society of St. Pius X priest admits to years of sexual misconduct with minors
“I ask for forgiveness from the victims and deeply regret everything I have done,” the priest said. Read more
Pastoral genius of St. John Paul II: 40 years ago, he laid foundation for World Youth Day
Nearly 40 years ago, an event was held in Rome that laid the foundations for what today is World Youth... Read more
Catholics who participate in Eucharistic Pilgrimage, Congress can receive plenary indulgences
The U.S. bishops have announced that Catholics who participate in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and Eucharistic Congress can receive plenary... Read more
