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Notre Dame fans pray for terror attack victims at Mass in New Orleans hotel
The Mass attracted some 500 attendees to the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, just a 20-minute walk from the French Quarter. Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria murdered by ‘unidentified assailants’
After the death of Nigerian priest Father Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo the day after Christmas, the diocese appealed for prayers “for... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January
“All children and youth have the right to go to school, regardless of their immigration status,” the pope said. Read more
Bishop urges faithful to fight ‘scourge of human trafficking’ in Pennsylvania
In a Dec. 29 pastoral letter Bishop Timothy Senior said he was “shocked and appalled” to learn about the extent... Read more
Pope Francis ‘deeply saddened’ by New Orleans attack, offers prayers
The pope sent a condolence message to New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond on Jan. 2 offering prayers for the souls... Read more
How can the Jubilee of Hope strengthen your faith? Here’s what you need to know
Why is the jubilee such an important event for Catholics? The answer is simple: It offers an extraordinary opportunity to... Read more
Catholics weigh in on Australia’s social media ban: ‘A void in our children’s spiritual lives’
Australian lawmakers recently passed a law — the first of its kind in the world — banning children under age... Read more
PHOTOS: Holy Door opens at Rome’s Marian marvel as new cardinal highlights hope at St. Mary Major
The distinctive dong of an ancient bell accompanied the opening of the Holy Door at Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary... Read more
UPDATE: Driver slams car into New Year’s crowd in New Orleans: 15 killed, archbishop offers prayers
“Our prayers go out to those killed and injured in this morning’s horrific attack on Bourbon Street,” New Orleans Archbishop... Read more
New poll shows Latino voters helped Trump win the overall Catholic vote in 2024 election
According to the data, a large portion of Trump’s improved performance among Catholics came from Latino voters while a smaller... Read more
Vatican sets funeral for Cardinal Amato as Pope Francis praises ‘faithful servant’
Pope Francis praised the late cardinal’s “priestly spirit” and theological preparation, highlighting his decades of service. Read more
In New Year’s Angelus, pope ties debt forgiveness to peace
In his first Angelus address of 2025, Pope Francis called for debt relief for the world’s poorest nations and renewed... Read more
Pope Francis preaches peace, protection of life in New Year’s homily
“Protecting life, caring for wounded life, restoring dignity to the life of every ‘born of woman’ is the fundamental basis... Read more
Making a pilgrimage to Rome for the jubilee? Here’s what you should know
For Jubilee 2025 pilgrims, the experience of arriving in Rome will be new due to the reconditioning of a disused... Read more
Why the Church begins the year celebrating Mary, the mother of God
Catholic teaching has held together the mystery of “one Person with two natures” from the very beginning. Read more
Pope Francis: Last day of 2024 a time to reflect on the ‘universal vocation’ of Rome
Pope Francis celebrated first vespers for the vigil of the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, in St. Peter’s Basilica... Read more
How to gain a plenary indulgence for the end of the year and the beginning of 2025
A plenary indulgence is remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven. Read more
Bishop expelled from Nicaragua asks for prayers for the people
The Ortega-Murillo dictatorship expelled Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera from Nicaragua on Nov. 13, a few days after he had criticized... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop for Philippines’ Tarlac Diocese
Bishop Roberto Calara Mallari, 61, will succeed the late Bishop Enrique Macaraeg to become the fourth bishop of the Tarlac ... Read more
Safety concerns escalate for Christians in historic Syrian town
Christians in Maaloula in western Syria have been living with an intensifying fear for their safety, exacerbated by a recent... Read more
