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Diocese of Norwich announces $31 million fund for victims of clergy abuse
In a joint statement, the diocese and a committee of abuse survivors and the Catholic Mutual Relief Society of America... Read more
Synod on Synodality study groups discuss progress at Vatican meeting
Formed in 2024 at Pope Francis’ request, the study groups are intended to deepen the theological, pastoral, and canonical reflections... Read more
Bishops call for unity after deadly attacks in Germany and Austria
In Villach, Austria, a 14-year-old Austrian boy was killed Saturday, Feb. 15, by a 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker in what... Read more
Vatican doctrine chief warns against ‘claim to omnipotence’ of gender ideology
Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández addressed scholars at the Cologne School of Catholic Theology about gender ideology’s “claim to omnipotence.” Read more
Lightning strike sparks fire, destroys Legionaries of Christ home near Atlanta
The building, which housed four priests and three missionaries, is located on Woodsong Trail in Cumming, Georgia, about 40 miles... Read more
Pope receives prisoners’ prayers for recovery while hospitalized in Rome
While hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis has received touching letters from inmates who were set to perform for... Read more
At Vatican evening event, historic St. Peter’s bell ‘speaks’ through new sound installation
The work by American artist Bill Fontana transforms the resonances of the 9-ton bell into an immersive acoustic experience. Read more
New UK immigration bill ‘punishes’ refugees, say Catholic bishops and Jesuit Refugee Service
The Border Security, Asylum, and Immigration Bill is currently making its way through the U.K. Parliament and passed its second... Read more
Meet 7 ‘Generation X’ Catholics on their way to sainthood
Several of these seven members of Generation X — born between 1965 and 1980 — are already beatified, while others... Read more
New York Encounter panel: Marriage matters ‘more than ever’ amid falling birth rates
Forecasts that 1 in 3 young adults in the U.S. today will never marry signify a closing of the “American... Read more
From international pickpocket to redemption: Víctor Sono’s story
Víctor Sono Neira spent years trapped in addiction and crime as an international pickpocket. Today, at the age of 72,... Read more
Irish bishop appointed to shepherd two dioceses
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Kevin Doran to lead the Diocese of Achonry while continuing as bishop of Elphin. Read more
Catholics hopeful on abortion, health policy after Kennedy’s confirmation as HHS secretary
Kennedy, himself a professed Catholic, has faced intense scrutiny from both sides of the aisle for his controversial views on... Read more
Pope Francis spends peaceful second night at hospital, prays for peace at Angelus
Pope Francis spent a peaceful night and continued his treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, still managing to share a prepared... Read more
Ecologists at center dedicated to St. Kateri help children integrate faith and nature
Through several different programs and a new book, the Saint Kateri Conservation Center is helping children and parishes to strengthen... Read more
Pope Francis’ message to artists: Be witnesses to ‘revolutionary vision of the Beatitudes’
In a homily read by Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, artists were urged to be “witnesses to the revolutionary vision... Read more
New York Encounter: Technology is costing us our humanity, experts say
Technology is robbing us of our humanity, turning humans in some respects into “disembodied” minds, panelists at the three-day New... Read more
New animated film honors legacy of 21 Coptic Martyrs on 10th anniversary of their martyrdom
A new short film produced by Jonathan Roumie honors the 21 Coptic Martyrs on 10th anniversary of their martyrdom Read more
Sister Raffaella Petrini appointed president of Vatican governorate
Sister Raffaella Petrini will become the first woman to lead the Vatican City State governorate when she takes office March... Read more
Ecumenical initiative calls for unity to celebrate Easter together
This year both Easters — Catholic and Orthodox — fall on the same date, April 20, due to the alignment... Read more
