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‘Bicycling cardinal’ is new leader of Italy’s Catholic bishops’ conference
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, 66, has led the Bologna archdiocese since 2015. Read more
German bishops’ leader expresses disappointment in Pope Francis
Bishop Georg Bätzing insisted that ‘the teaching of the Catholic Church’ must be ‘changed.’ Read more
Pope Francis names Arkansas priest to lead Diocese of St. Augustine
Bishop-elect Erik Pohlmeier succeeds 76-year-old Bishop Felipe J. Estévez. Read more
Cardinal Zen appears in court in Hong Kong
The date set for Cardinal Zen’s trial is Sept. 19. Read more
Archbishop Cordileone responds to criticism that he's 'politicizing the Eucharist'
Cordileone was interviewed May 23 by EWTN News' Erik Rosales. Read more
Judge blocks auction of Dorothy's Wizard of Oz dress, over Catholic University's objections
The Catholic University of America cannot auction a dress from the Wizard of Oz until a court resolves a legal... Read more
DC archdiocese mistakenly gives candid response on Pelosi Communion denial
The Archdiocese of Washington’s communications office erroneously told a reporter Monday that media requests related to Nancy Pelosi’s denial of... Read more
This is the prayer that Catholics are asked to say for the Church in China on May 24
In 2007 Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed May 24, the feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians, to be a World... Read more
Oklahoma passes extensive abortion ban bill, as country awaits Supreme Court ruling
The Oklahoma legislature has passed another law limiting abortion, ahead of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could allow many... Read more
English bishop urges Catholics to oppose Jersey assisted suicide proposal
The Catholic bishop overseeing the island of Jersey has called on clergy and parishioners to “speak out” and mobilize against... Read more
Bishops call for peace, prayer after gunmen kill boy in Mexican church
A three-year-old boy was killed by gang members who opened fire inside a church in Fresnillo in the Mexican state... Read more
Prince Charles marks 100 years of society supporting Catholic archbishops of Westminster
The Society of St. Augustine of Canterbury was founded in 1922. Read more
40,000 people take part in Italy’s March for Life
‘We are here to reaffirm the right of children to come into the world,’ said Father Andres Bonello. Read more
Almost 12,000 people attend the beatification of Pauline Jaricot
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle presided over the beatification Mass in Lyon. Read more
Pope Francis thanks Italian volunteers for helping Ukrainian refugees fleeing ‘absurd war’
The pope thanked volunteers for aiding ‘refugees from Ukraine, especially women and children who have fled this absurd war.’ Read more
Germany’s Munich archdiocese spent around $1.5 million on abuse report
The report, published in January, faulted Pope emeritus Benedict XVI and Cardinal Reinhard Marx. Read more
Detroit’s new auxiliary is an archbishop and veteran Vatican diplomat
Archbishop Paul Fitzpatrick Russell was the nuncio to Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan. Read more
Can robots learn law? Scientists and theologians discuss the future of AI
Scientists and theologians have gathered in Rome to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Read more
Charleston bishop 'conquered hearts' ministering to Hispanics in Georgia
The newly consecrated Bishop of Charleston showed a great commitment and love for the Hispanic community in the Archdiocese of... Read more
Not over the rainbow, yet: Lawsuit blocks Catholic University's auction of 'Wizard of Oz' dress
The university had planned to auction the dress to fund its drama school. Read more
