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Lightning strike destroys monumental statue of Christ in Mexico
Christ the Fisher was erected by Peruvian sculptor Pedro Víctor Cuya Ramos. Its construction began in 2014 and six years... Read more
Consecrated hosts stolen from hospital chapel tabernacle in Spain
Sources at the diocese told ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, that chaplains witnessed the tabernacle had been profaned on... Read more
Court rules California district can’t bar Christian athletic club from schools
According to the ruling, the San Jose Unified School District engaged in a “double standard” when it penalized the group... Read more
Ordination of women should not be focal point of synod, Scandinavian cardinal says
Cardinal Anders Arborelius said the issue of ordaining women “cannot lead further, as priestly ministry is reserved to men in... Read more
The Vatican says a newborn martyr had a ‘baptism of blood.’ What does that mean?
All nine members of the Ulma family, who were murdered by the Nazi regime for sheltering two Jewish families, were... Read more
Why the Queen of Belgium can wear white when meeting the pope
She has the “privilège du blanc,” a papal privilege currently granted only to Catholic royalty from Spain, Luxembourg, Belgium, Monaco,... Read more
Pope Francis, former President Clinton to have ‘special conversation’ at foundation meeting
The Clinton Global Initiative 2023 meeting will open Sept. 18 with “a special conversation” between Clinton and the pope via... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Father Spadaro to culture and education post
Father Antonio Spadaro, known popularly as “the pope’s mouthpiece,” announced Thursday that he was leaving the Jesuit-run La Civiltà. Read more
Jesuits, Georgetown donate $27 million to fund for slave descendants
With the additional funding, the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation’s fund has now reached 42% of its five-year goal of... Read more
Vatican allows a peek at historic palazzo in heart of Rome
The palace was originally home to Cardinal Raffaele Riario, known for having invited Michaelangelo to Rome after being impressed by... Read more
One Sicilian town’s centuries-old devotion to the Holy Cross
For hundreds of years, the town of Montemaggiore Belsito has marked the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross... Read more
Controversial Iraqi Christian didn’t meet with Pope Francis privately, Vatican confirms
On social media Sept. 7, Al-Kildani shared photos and videos that seemed, at least to some observers, to imply that... Read more
European bishops concerned about draft bill on medical use of ‘human substances’
The bishops stated that “as the Catholic Church we are convinced ... that human life from the beginning, including unborn... Read more
Was abortion decriminalized in Mexico? What you need to know about the recent ruling
Asked if the country's Supreme Court decriminalized abortion with its recent ruling, Francisco Vázquez-Gómez Bisogno told ACI Prensa “the answer... Read more
Catholic leader in Morocco: It may take years to rebuild after earthquake
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake, which hit near the historic city of Marrakesh Friday night, has killed more than 2,900 people as... Read more
‘The Phenomenon’ is baptized at age 46: Soccer great Ronaldo Nazario embraces Catholic faith
The Brazilian and world soccer legend nicknamed “The Phenomenon” took a significant step in his life of faith by receiving... Read more
Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia to cover up Nazi SS monument in Catholic cemetery
The monument was meant to honor the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS, which was made up of ethnic... Read more
What you need to know about the Synod on Synodality
The Church’s synodal process will culminate in two global assemblies at the Vatican. The first will take place Oct. 4–28... Read more
USAID announces ‘religious engagement policy’ aimed at partnering with faith groups
The agency said the policy underscored “the important role of religious communities and faith-based organizations [FBOs] as strategic development partners.” Read more
Pope Francis highlights life of service of Venezuelan blessed at general audience
Pope Francis on Wednesday presented the life of Blessed José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros as an example of the Gospel in... Read more
