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Cardinal Angelo Becciu.

Becciu 'vigorously' denies interference in Cardinal Pell trial

Oct 18, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu again denied having interfered in any way with the trial of Cardinal George Pell, after Italian... Read more

Turkish soldiers.

New calls for US sanctions on Turkey for Christian persecution

Oct 17, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Christian human rights leaders have called on the Trump administration to issue sanctions on Turkey in response to its actions... Read more

A view of St. Peter's Cupola from Casa Santa Marta.

Vatican: Coronavirus case in Pope Francis' residence

Oct 17, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Holy See press office said Saturday a resident of the Vatican hotel where Pope Francis also lives has tested... Read more

Rakhine people in Bangladesh protest violence against their community in Burma's Rakhine state by the Tatmadaw, Oct. 11, 2020.

Two minors killed during fighting between Burmese military, Arakan Army

Oct 17, 2020

United Nations officials in Burma said Wednesday that earlier this month, two boys were killed amid crossfire between the Tatmadaw,... Read more

Bishop Edward Janiak.

Pope Francis accepts resignation of Polish bishop under investigation

Oct 17, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis accepted Saturday the resignation of the Bishop of Kalisz in central Poland, Edward Janiak, who is under investigation... Read more

New children's book spins Christmas tale about spiders

Oct 16, 2020

There is an ancient legend about Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and a spider.  Read more

Ivorian religious leaders attend an interreligious prayer event in Abidjan, Oct. 14, 2020.

Religious leaders in Ivory Coast appeal for dialogue ahead of presidential election

Oct 16, 2020

Religious leaders in Ivory Coast have appealed for dialogue and peace ahead of the presidential election, scheduled for Oct. 31... Read more

Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Oct. 14, 2020.

Barrett hearings show threat of anti-Catholic bigotry - Fort Worth bishop

Oct 16, 2020

Bishop Michael Olson of Fort Worth penned an op-ed Thursday decrying the “anti-Catholic bigotry” that he says has surfaced since... Read more

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn. CNA file photo

Religion is not the problem: Brooklyn bishop blasts New York COVID measures

Oct 16, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn warned on Friday that New York’s most recent coronavirus measures were “not reasonable.” Speaking one day after... Read more

The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Va.

Richmond Catholic diocese to pay $6.3 million in abuse settlements

Oct 16, 2020

The Diocese of Richmond is set to pay a total of $6.3 million in settlements to more than 50 victims... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 18, 2019.

Pope Francis laments that tons of food is thrown away as people starve

Oct 16, 2020

By Courtney Mares

In a video message for World Food Day, Pope Francis expressed concern that tons of food is being thrown away... Read more

St. Peter’s Basilica seen through a bubble on Dec. 3, 2019.

World Mission Sunday: number of Catholics continues to rise worldwide

Oct 16, 2020

The number of Catholics worldwide increased by almost 16 million in a year to 1.33 billion, according to statistics highlighted... Read more

Joe Biden at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

Biden backs 'transgender rights' for children during town hall

Oct 16, 2020

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Thursday that young children should be able to change their gender without any “discrimination.”  Read more

Police officers on duty at St Peter's square in Vatican City.

Italian ‘security consultant’ appeals extradition to Vatican over financial crimes

Oct 16, 2020

Cecilia Marogna was arrested October 13 by Italian financial authorities after a warrant was issued by Vatican prosecutors through Interpol.  Read more

Vatican City State Mint’s 10 euro coin marking the 50th Anniversary of World Earth Day.

New Vatican coin depicts 'mother carrying the earth in her womb'

Oct 16, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

A new coin minted by the Vatican City State depicts a woman carrying the earth in her womb. The artist... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica.

World Mission Sunday: Catholics urged to support evangelization as pandemic spreads

Oct 16, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican officials invited Catholics to participate in the 2020 World Mission Sunday with increased prayers and financial support, as local... Read more

The official logo of World Youth Day Lisbon. Photo courtesy Beatriz Roque Antunez.

World Youth Day Lisbon 2023 unveils Marian logo

Oct 16, 2020

By Courtney Mares

World Youth Day Lisbon launched its website and unveiled its logo Friday as Portugal prepares to host the world’s largest... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims after the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square, Nov. 27, 2019.

Pope Francis to attend interreligious peace event in Rome

Oct 16, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis will attend an ecumenical prayer service and an interreligious ceremony for peace in Rome next week, the Vatican... Read more

Participants at the 2019 March for Life in Washington, DC.

Colorado abortion ban backers optimistic, but opponents have big funding advantage 

Oct 16, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

Polling shows a close race for a Colorado ballot measure seeking to ban abortion after 22 weeks of pregnancy, and... Read more

Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz, pictured in Kraków, Poland, March 4, 2016.

Cardinal: St. John Paul II foresaw challenges facing world today

Oct 16, 2020

St. John Paul II accurately predicted the problems facing the world today, his longtime personal secretary said Friday, the anniversary of the... Read more