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Pope Francis sends condolences after death of South Korean Cardinal Cheong
The cardinal sought to bring peace and unification to the Korean peninsula. Read more
In anti-corruption law, Pope Francis seeks to quash Vatican ‘envelope’ culture with ban on gifts over $50
The new regulation is part of a sweeping new anti-corruption law. Read more
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Polish Catholics commemorate fifth of diocesan priests killed in World War II
Around 2,000 of Poland’s 10,000 diocesan priests perished during the Nazi German occupation. Read more
Texas bill proposes longer waiting limit for divorce: a small step to strengthen marriage?
A Texas legislator has again proposed extending the waiting limit on no-fault divorce, a proposal that has drawn support from... Read more
International pro-life groups concerned about USAID nominee
Pro-life advocates are concerned over the nomination of Samantha Power to head a critical United States international aid agency. Read more
Arizona disability abortion ban will protect mothers and unborn babies, Catholic bishops say
The Catholic bishops of Arizona on Tuesday applauded the passage of an expansive state law that they say will help... Read more
14 years of legal abortion in Mexico City called a government 'failure'
Fourteen years after the legalization of abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy in Mexico City, a local pro-life... Read more
Providence diocese relaxes restrictions at liturgies
The Diocese of Providence is transitioning toward “normal liturgical practices” following new public health guidelines from the state of Rhode... Read more
Former Sri Lankan cabinet minister arrested for alleged links to Easter 2019 anti-Christian terror
Two years after bombings in Sri Lanka killed hundreds at several churches and hotels on Easter, police on Saturday arrested... Read more
Five Catholic priests in Indian diocese die of COVID-19 in 10 days
One bishop said: “I have seven priests in hospital right now, and those are the lucky ones who found a... Read more
Scottish bishops' leader laments ‘disturbing’ public worship ban in Ireland
Bishop Hugh Gilbert said that “to enact legislation that criminalizes those who gather to celebrate Holy Mass is indeed extreme... Read more
'I'm well, improving, I'll be with you': Bishop-elect to S Sudan's Rumbek diocese
The Bishop-Elect of Rumbek, who is in a Nairobi hospital recovering from gunshot injuries, sought on Tuesday to reassure his... Read more
Upcoming virtual summit seeks to increase devotion to St. Joseph
A virtual three-day summit dedicated to St. Joseph will feature more than 40 evangelists and aims to connect Catholics with... Read more
‘Roma locuta’: Young Catholics hang banner in response to rainbow flag on Vienna’s oldest church
The banner declared: “God cannot bless sin. Roma locuta, causa finita.” Read more
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Actor in 'The Chosen' praises show’s message for people with disabilities
An actor on the internet show The Chosen, which tells the story of Jesus, praised the show’s accommodation of his... Read more
Pope Francis to launch rosary ‘marathon’ for end to pandemic
The pope will lead a rosary live from St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Cardinal Ladaria: Pastoral care, Church law are not in conflict in marriage cases
The cardinal spoke at a study day devoted to the 2001 instruction Potestas ecclesiae. Read more
Cardinal Pell: ‘The duty of the German bishops is to uphold the teachings of Scripture’
“I think that there is a percentage of the German Church that seems to be resolutely heading in the wrong... Read more
Pope Francis at the general audience: Christian meditation ‘is not a withdrawal into ourselves’
The pope reflected on what distinguishes Christian meditation from other practices popular in the Western world. Read more
Alleged Massachusetts abuse victim requests outside judge in suit, citing diocese's influence
Lawyers for an alleged abuse victim in the Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts have asked the state’s chief justice to... Read more
