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Bishop Caggiano tests positive for COVID, skips priestly ordination
The Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport has announced that Bishop Frank Caggiano is in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 last... Read more
Vatican City set to launch COVID-19 vaccinations this month
Coronavirus vaccines are scheduled to arrive in Vatican City next week, according to the Vatican director of health and hygiene. Read more
Catholic bishop released five days after kidnapping in Nigeria
A Catholic bishop in Nigeria, who was kidnapped on Sunday, has been released unharmed, according to the Archdiocese of Owerri. Read more
Catholics must engage Biden on extreme abortion positions to save the unborn, expert claims
During his upcoming administration, presumed President-Elect Joe Biden will have to deal with the issue of abortion, and Catholics must... Read more
Pope Benedict’s secretary reflects on awful 2020 with German Magazine
Archbishop Georg Gänswein has spoken about life with Pope emeritus Benedict XVI and a personally challenging year. "I'm grateful to... Read more
Pope Francis: With Mary's help, fill the new year with 'spiritual growth'
The Virgin Mary’s motherly care encourages us to use our God-given time for building up the world and peace, not... Read more
Underground Catholic bishop dies in China
According to the Catholic outlet AsiaNews, headquartered in Rome, Bishop Andrea Han Jingtao, 99, one of the most revered leaders... Read more
Michigan bishops welcome court decision favoring funds for private schools
The Michigan Catholic Conference is pleased with a recent state Supreme Court decision that requires a lower court to review... Read more
Planned Parenthood's international arm boasts financing efforts to legalize abortion in Argentina
In a post published on Wednesday, December 30, just hours after abortion was legalized by the Argentinian Senate, one of... Read more
Brazilian President Bolsonaro criticizes Argentina's legalization of abortion
In a short message published on his Twitter account, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro criticized the decision of the Argentinian Senate... Read more
Pope Francis: At the end of a year of pandemic, 'we praise you, God'
Pope Francis explained Thursday why the Catholic Church gives thanks to God at the close of a calendar year, even... Read more
'Painful sciatica' prevents Pope Francis from attending Vatican's New Year's liturgies
Because of sciatic pain, Pope Francis will not preside at the Vatican's liturgies on New Year's Eve and New Year's... Read more
Paraguay's Congress responds to legalization of abortion in Argentina with a minute of silence
The House of Representatives of Paraguay held one minute of silence for "the babies that will die" few hours after... Read more
Southern California Catholics pray for kidnapped Nigerian Bishop with strong ties to the area
Priests and parishioners in Southern California are praying for the safe return of Bishop Moses Chikwe, the auxiliary bishop of... Read more
Bishop asks Catholics to fast and pray after earthquake strikes Croatia
A bishop asked Catholics to fast and pray for two days Wednesday after an earthquake struck Croatia. Read more
After abortion is legalized in Argentina, Catholic bishops decry chasm between politicians and the people
After the Senate in Argentina legalized abortion in the early hours of Wednesday, December 30, the Argentine bishops' conference released... Read more
2021 EWTN lineup will see new arrivals, some departures
EWTN Global Catholic Network announced a new lineup of shows aimed at growing its programming and expand its reach on... Read more
Twenty Catholic missionaries killed worldwide in 2020
Twenty Catholic missionaries were killed across the world in 2020, the information service of the Pontifical Mission Societies said Wednesday. Read more
Catholic archbishop urges renewed prayers for kidnapped bishop amid ‘misleading’ reports
A Catholic archbishop called Tuesday for renewed prayers for a kidnapped bishop following “misleading” reports about the bishop’s fate. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Bearers of gratitude’ make the world a better place
Catholics can change the world by being “bearers of gratitude,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
