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Msgr Walter Erbi, chargé d'affaires at the apostolic nunciature in Washington, delivers the remarks of Archbishop Christophe Pierre to the USCCB Spring General Assembly in Baltimore, June 11, 2019.

Nuncio recommends synodality, 'walking together' to US bishops

Jun 11, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 2019 Spring General Assembly kicked off in Baltimore Tuesday with a brief address... Read more

Anita Raines, chair of the National Advisory Council, addresses the USCCB Spring General Assembly in Baltimore, Md., June 11, 2019.

Lay advisers urge US bishops to press for release of McCarrick documents

Jun 11, 2019

By Matt Hadro

Advisory bodies to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called Tuesday for the bishops to urge the Holy See to... Read more

Pope Francis with Fra' Giacomo Dalla Torre, Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, at the Vatican, June 22, 2018.

Order of Malta leader restricts use of extraordinary form within order

Jun 11, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

The recently installed head of the Knights of Malta directed Monday that all liturgical ceremonies within the community must use... Read more

Catholic 'gender theory' document: clarity for a wounded, oversexed culture?

Jun 11, 2019

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic commentators have welcomed a Vatican document warning that gender theory is a cultural and ideological revolution that undermines both... Read more

Bishop Michael Bransfield. CNA file photo.

Bishops to return 'gifts' from West Virginia's Bishop Bransfield

Jun 10, 2019

Several bishops and other Church leaders have said they will return money given to them by retired West Virginia Bishop... Read more

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, the oldest seminary in the SBC.

Southern Baptists convene to discuss handling of sex abuse allegations

Jun 10, 2019

While the Catholic bishops of the United States convene in Baltimore this week, with the addressing of clergy sex abuse... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia speaks at the Holy See press office, March 25, 2014.

Archbishop Chaput: Abortion a perverse ‘sacrament' for Democratic Party leaders

Jun 10, 2019

Joe Biden, the former senator and vice president and now a Democratic presidential hopeful, once represented a more moderate position... Read more

Missionary mandate rooted in baptism, Pope Francis says

Jun 10, 2019

Pope Francis, in his message for World Mission Day, asked the Church to remember her ‘missionary awareness and commitment’, rooted... Read more

Sagrada Familia.

More than a century later, Sagrada Familia gets building permit

Jun 10, 2019

After 137 years of ongoing construction, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia received a building permit Friday.  Read more

Katy Perry arrive at the 2013 MusiCares PErson of the Year Gala in Los Angeles, Calif., Feb. 8, 2013.

Katy Perry convent real estate drama reignites

Jun 10, 2019

Sister Rita Callanan, the last surviving member of the Order of the Most Holy and Immaculate Heart of the Blessed... Read more

Venerable Fulton Sheen. (public domain)

Peoria bishop 'overjoyed' that Venerable Sheen's body will be transferred

Jun 10, 2019

The Diocese of Peoria has confirmed that the Archdiocese of New York has “indicated their willingness” to cooperate with the... Read more

Father Ireneusz Bakalarczyk, who is recovering from being stabbed the morning of June 10, 2019. Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Wrocław.

Polish priest in stable condition after being stabbed before Mass

Jun 10, 2019

A Catholic priest in Wrocław is in stable condition after reportedly being stabbed before morning Mass on Monday, Polish sources... Read more

Pope Francis addresses participants in the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches' general assembly in the Vatican's Consistory Hall, June 10, 2019.

Francis: Leaders who talk of peace but sell arms will face 'wrath of God'

Jun 10, 2019

Discussing the Syrian civil war Monday, Pope Francis said God hears the cry of orphans and widows, and that his... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta.

Bishop Zanchetta to stand trial in Argentina for sexual abuse of seminarians

Jun 10, 2019

Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta has been criminally charged with sexually assaulting two seminarians before a court in Argentina.  Read more

People with rainbows flags in the annual Pride Parade as it passes through Greenwich Village. Via Shutterstock.

New Vatican document says gender theory is 'cultural and ideological revolution'

Jun 10, 2019

A Vatican department has issued a sweeping denunciation of so-called gender theory, and affirmed the principles of human dignity, difference,... Read more

USCCB to discuss abuse crisis and future priorities at Baltimore meeting

Jun 10, 2019

The U.S. bishops’ conference will convene in Baltimore this week, to discuss the ongoing clerical sexual abuse crisis, and to... Read more

Rose petals shower from the ceiling of the Pantheon, a Pentecost tradition in Rome symbolizing the descent of the Holy Spirit.

With international service group, pope connects Catholic charismatics to broader Church

Jun 9, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

As several thousand Catholics belonging to the charismatic renewal gathered in Rome this Pentecost weekend, the Vatican officially launched a... Read more

Guam flag.

Guam governor wants to expand abortion, but local doctors are unwilling

Jun 9, 2019

The government of the island of Guam is offering waivers and discounts for contraception through a public health clinic, and... Read more

Pope Francis on Pentecost June 9, 2019.

Pope Francis on Pentecost: 'Christian life unravels' without the Holy Spirit

Jun 9, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Without the gifts of the Holy Spirit, Christians lack that which animates them and gives them internal life and harmony,... Read more

Costa Rica considers bill threatening seal of confession

Jun 8, 2019

A bill in Costa Rica would require Catholic priests to violate the seal of confession to report cases of suspected... Read more