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Stolen relic of St John Bosco's brain recovered

Jun 16, 2017

A relic of St. John Bosco, which had been stolen from an Italian basilica two weeks ago, has been recovered,... Read more

A view of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Jan. 25, 2015.

Pope picks secretary for Dicastery on Integral Human Development

Jun 16, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Friday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ pick of human rights expert Fr. Bruno-Marie Duffé for secretary of the Dicastery... Read more

Mental health has a spiritual element, Holy See reminds UN

Jun 16, 2017

The Holy See's representative to the United Nations appealed Wednesday to the Human Rights Council to couple psychological treatment with... Read more

Bishop Jean Marie Benoît Bala of Bafia, who was murdered May 31, 2017.

Cameroon's bishops ask state action to protect clergy in wake of murder

Jun 15, 2017

After determining that one of their confreres was murdered two weeks ago, the bishops of Cameroon have called on the... Read more

As Iraqi Christians await deportation, bishop points to suffering Body of Christ

Jun 15, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Advocates for Chaldean Christians detained by federal immigration enforcement are in a race against time to halt their deportation back... Read more

The remains of St. Mary's Syriac Orthodox parish in Homs.

'Roughly half' of Iraqi, Syrian Christians have fled since 2011

Jun 15, 2017

A new report estimates that between 50 and 80 percent of Christians have fled the countries of Iraq and Syria... Read more

Crucifix. Lars Hallstrom via shutterstock.

US bishops vote to make religious freedom committee permanent

Jun 15, 2017

By Matt Hadro

The U.S. bishops voted on Thursday to make their Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty a permanent committee of the... Read more

Pope's US representative reminds bishops to reach those on the margins

Jun 15, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Pope Francis’ representative to the United States encouraged the nation’s bishops this week to promote solidarity and listen to those... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, April 13, 2016.

In book foreword, Pope Francis calls corruption a 'cancer'

Jun 15, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis, in a foreword to a work by Cardinal Peter Turkson, has said corruption infects the world like a... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez at the Pontifical North American College on May 2, 2015.

US bishops stress compassion, clarity in immigration panel

Jun 15, 2017

In their discussion Wednesday on spiritual, pastoral and policy support for immigrants, the U.S. bishops highlighted the need for compassion,... Read more

Church steeple in Hartford, CT.

Hartford archdiocese works to guide faithful through parish merger

Jun 15, 2017

Important decisions loom ahead as the Archdiocese of Hartford preps its reorganization plan, a reconstruction and consolidation of parishes throughout... Read more

Opening Mass for the Assembly of Synod of the Bishops on the Family on Oct. 4, 2015.

Millennials: Do you have something to say to the bishops? Here's your chance

Jun 15, 2017

The General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops announced the launch of a new website for the upcoming synod on... Read more

A view of St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican City flag from the roof of a nearby building on June 5, 2015.

Vatican group meets to discuss situation of migrants around the world

Jun 14, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican section on Migrants and Refugees met this week with Church leaders from around the world to hear about... Read more

US bishops: Next synod must address disillusioned, indifferent youth

Jun 14, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Next year’s synod, which will focus on young people, must address their most pressing problems, including indifference and disillusionment, U.S.... Read more

Fire engulfs the 24-story Grenfell Tower in Latimer Road, West London in the early hours of this morning on June 14, 2017 in London, England.

Catholic community offers prayer, supplies for London fire victims

Jun 14, 2017

The Catholic bishops of Westminster offered their prayers and local parishes opened their doors to offer aid and supplies to... Read more

Bishops pray for Catholic Congressman shot at baseball practice

Jun 14, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Republican House Majority Whip and Catholic Steve Scalise, 51, was among multiple persons shot in an incident at a Congressional... Read more

A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vaticans Apostolic Palace.

In latest meetings, cardinal advisors continue forward with reform

Jun 14, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis and the Council of Cardinals held their 20th round of meetings in Rome this week, continuing their work... Read more

Church destroyed, Christians detained in China's Henan province

Jun 14, 2017

By Matt Hadro

Local authorities in China’s Henan province reportedly destroyed a Christian church building last month, beating parishioners who tried to stop... Read more

Pope Francis smiles in St. Peter's Square June 14, 2017.

We don't earn God's love - it's freely given, Pope Francis says

Jun 14, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Wednesday, Pope Francis said that God’s love isn’t something we earn or deserve by our good works, but that... Read more

The monks of Norcia sing from their 2015 album Benedicta: Marian Chant for Norcia.

Monks of Norcia announce special edition beer to help them rebuild

Jun 13, 2017

By Mary Farrow

It was God and beer sales that helped sustain the Benedictine monks of Norcia, and it is God and beer... Read more