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Vatican Observatory to reopen summer school for aspiring astronomers
The Vatican Observatory will resume its four-week summer school next June following a pause in operations due to the global... Read more
Former Vatican spokesman: Benedict XVI is ready to meet the Lord
Father Federico Lombardi said in an interview with the Italian newspaper Avvenire that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is ready for... Read more
Are Yelp’s warning labels on pregnancy centers meant to ‘scare women away’ from receiving help?
The notice reads: “This is a Crisis Pregnancy Center. Crisis Pregnancy Centers typically provide limited medical services and may not... Read more
St. Peter’s house believed to have been found on shore of Sea of Galilee
A team of archaeologists uncovered evidence this month that may be the “smoking gun” confirming the location of the house... Read more
Broad injunction means 'abortion up to birth' in Michigan
A Michigan judge’s injunction against the state’s long-standing abortion law means no protections for the unborn. Read more
Who are the new cardinals created by Pope Francis in 2022?
There will be 16 cardinals under the age of 80 elevated at the next consistory, to be held Aug. 27. Read more
Pope Francis warns about ‘arbitrary and ideological adaptations’ to Church ministries
In a message Wednesday, Pope Francis warned against letting ideology influence the Church’s ordained and lay ministries, and said he... Read more
Pope Francis calls first extraordinary consistory since 2015 — so what will the cardinals talk about?
Since 2015, Pope Francis has not called an extraordinary consistory like the one to be held on August 29-30. Read more
Oops! Typo-filled Michigan abortion amendment could have used a proofreader
The proposal would establish a “new individual right to reproductive freedom" and invalidate parental consent requirements and other existing abortion... Read more
Six months into Ukraine War, Pope Francis asks Mary to bring peace
Pope Francis made a special appeal for peace between Ukraine and Russia at Wednesday's end of his general audience. Read more
‘Our destination is heaven:’ Pope Francis speaks about death
Pope Francis spoke about old age and the expectation of death at his general audience Wednesday. Read more
Newly elected Chinese Church leaders allied with government vow to proceed with sinicization
Chinese bishops allied with the government have promised to proceed with the “sinicization” of Catholicism in China. Read more
Father Martin apologizes for ‘not being clearer’ about Archbishop Weakland’s ‘sins and crimes’
Father James Martin, SJ, said he was sorry Tuesday for not having been clearer about the “sins and crimes” of... Read more
Priests confront dictatorship in Nicaragua: ‘Let us work in peace!’
The priests of the Diocese of Estelí in Nicaragua called on the authorities of the dictatorial regime of Daniel Ortega... Read more
Kidnapped Nigerian religious sisters released
Four religious sisters who were kidnapped while on their way to Mass Aug. 21 have been released, according to their... Read more
Abortion ‘trigger laws’ in three states to take effect this week
“Trigger laws” banning most abortions with limited exceptions are set to take effect in three states — Texas, Idaho, and... Read more
Faithful hold Marian procession in Nicaragua despite repression and persecution
Hundreds of faithful Catholics and the clergy of the Diocese of León, Nicaragua, took part in the annual procession of... Read more
Film about Mother Teresa to hit theaters in October
A film presenting the life of St. Teresa of Calcutta, commonly referred to as Mother Teresa, will be premiering in... Read more
Father Stu honored as Catholic award finalist after Mark Wahlberg movie
Father Stu Long, the Montana boxer-turned-priest known for his dramatic conversion, is the only finalist not alive today. Read more
Pope Francis instructs Vatican entities to move all funds to Vatican bank by Sept. 30
Pope Francis has ordered that the Holy See and connected entities move all financial assets to the Institute for Works... Read more
