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The little-known woman behind the great papal hymn ‘What Fairer Light?’
Written in the fifth century and translated into English by Anglican convert Fr. Ronald Knox, this celestial hymn is sung... Read more
Pope Francis: Saints Peter and Paul found freedom in Christ
The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul saw the largest Mass in St. Peter’s since the pandemic began. Read more
Call for public inquiry in Ireland as couple settle abortion case
Peadar Tóibín made the appeal as the defendants admitted liability at the High Court in Dublin. Read more
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Catholic Church in Poland reports 100s of new abuse allegations
The claims relate to abuse reportedly committed by 292 clergy between 1958 and 2020. Read more
Monstrance stolen from New York Catholic Church
A monstrance was stolen out from Catholic Church in the Bronx last Friday before the parish’s morning Eucharistic adoration. Read more
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Exhibit commemorating Benedict XVI’s 70 years as a priest opens in Rome
Benedict XVI's personal secretary, Archbishop Georg Ganswein, inaugurated an exhibition in Rome to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Joseph Ratzinger’s... Read more
Poll suggests nearly two-thirds of Americans believe abortion should be illegal after first trimester
A new poll suggests that a majority of Americans believe that abortion should be illegal in most or all cases... Read more
Anarchy and chaos must never again be the protagonists in Colombia, bishops urge
The bishops of the Pacific and the southwestern regions of Colombia spoke out about the current situation in the country... Read more
Religious freedom advocates express optimism after Fulton decision
Religious freedom advocates on Monday applauded a recent Supreme Court decision, arguing it heralds a positive outlook for religious freedom... Read more
Miami Catholics unite in prayer as search continues for survivors of building collapse
As more deaths were confirmed over the weekend from a building collapse in South Florida, the local Catholic community is... Read more
Myanmar’s Cardinal Bo reiterates call for end to violence as thousands flee homes
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon in Myanmar appealed for an end to violence on Sunday as thousands of civilians... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The witness of growing communion between us Christians will be a sign of hope’
Pope Francis told a delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople that the witness of growing communion between Christians would... Read more
Bomb in Catholic church in Democratic Republic of Congo 'seriously injures' two parishioners
The early morning explosion at Emmanuel-Butsili Parish in the town of Beni was caused by a homemade bomb that had... Read more
Pope Francis meets Secretary Antony Blinken at Vatican
Secretary Blinken and Pope Francis discussed China, as well as "the humanitarian crises in Lebanon, Syria, the Tigray region of... Read more
Minneapolis archbishop prays for peace following sentencing of Derek Chauvin
The archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis prayed for peace and called for racial reconciliation on Friday to the sentencing of Derek... Read more
Letter from Pope Francis expresses support for Fr. James Martin’s controversial ministry
In a personal letter sent to Fr. James Martin SJ dated June 21, Pope Francis expressed support for his controversial... Read more
Pope Francis at the Angelus: ‘Let Jesus look at and heal your heart’
At the Angelus, the pope reflected on Jesus’ healing of a woman afflicted with hemorrhages. Read more
10 fascinating facts about Pierre Toussaint, a former slave on the road to sainthood
June 30 marks the 168th anniversary of the death of one of the most fascinating characters of American Catholicism: Pierre... Read more
Pope Francis appeals to Holy Land Catholics as bishops consecrate Middle East to Holy Family
The act of consecration took place at the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Florida building collapse
Pope Francis on Saturday offered prayers and condolences to all those affected by a deadly condominium building collapse in Florida... Read more
