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Vatican Museums reopening unveils restored Raphael Rooms
The Vatican Museums reopened Monday revealing newly restored frescoes in the Raphael Rooms depicting scenes from early Church history to... Read more
Citing COVID risk, Davenport bishop calls for release of detained migrants
Bishop Thomas Zinkula of Davenport, Iowa has written a letter to the local homeland security chief asking for the release... Read more
Religious freedom foes seek to leverage coronavirus controversies
The Center for American Progress, a longtime critic of religious freedom protections, has claimed churches seeking equal treatment under coronavirus... Read more
Trump says he will dispatch troops if riots continue
During a speech from the Rose Garden on June 1, President Donald Trump pledged to deploy the U.S. military if... Read more
Churches in 6 states damaged by violent protests
Churches in California, Minnesota, New York, Kentucky, Texas, and Colorado have been attacked during recent violent protests. Read more
Courage director responds to Austrian book on same-sex Church blessings
Courage director responds to Austrian book on same-sex Church blessings Read more
‘Covert White Supremacy’ tweet does not reflect Church’s values, Chicago archdiocese says
A chart detailing “Covert White Supremacy”— which a Chicago archdiocese office shared online amid widespread protests against racism in the... Read more
Analysis: Vatican financial reform begins in earnest. Again.
On Monday, Pope Francis published sweeping new laws governing Vatican financial dealings. But the new laws are not really that new:... Read more
More than 300,000 attend Argentina's online March for Life
Argentina’s digital March for Life May 30 drew 390,000 participants on Facebook alone, according to preliminary numbers for march organizers. Read more
Pope Francis asks consecrated virgins to be 'women of mercy'
Pope Francis sent a letter Monday to women living the vocation of consecrated virginity, exhorting them to be close to... Read more
Pope Francis donates an ambulance to aid the homeless
Pope Francis has donated an ambulance that will be set apart to serve Rome’s poor and homeless population in need... Read more
Archbishop Gomez on racism: 'It should not be this way in America'
The leader of the country’s largest Catholic diocese and the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference addressed the weekend’s violence... Read more
Hong Kong police cancel Tiananmen Square vigil
Hong Kong police have reportedly curtailed a vigil for the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, citing public health concerns. Read more
Pope Francis issues law to combat corruption in Vatican financial transactions
Pope Francis Monday promulgated a new law intended to prevent corruption and control spending in Vatican City State and Holy... Read more
Venezuelan bishops: Country’s situation is ‘unacceptable’
The Venezuelan bishops published an exhortation May 28 calling for “a consensus among all and an inclusive national accord” to... Read more
Pope Francis says 'listen to the call to mission'
“Let us ask ourselves: are we prepared to welcome the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives, to listen... Read more
Amazon delivery driver who prayed God would protect sick child says 'God is good'
When Monica Salinas went to work on May 2, she didn’t expect to become a viral social media hit, or... Read more
Pope Francis prays for pandemic-hit Amazon region at Regina Coeli
Pope Francis prayed for the pandemic-ravaged Amazon region Sunday as he gave his first Regina Coeli address overlooking St. Peter’s... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on Pentecost Sunday
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Pentecost Sunday homily, delivered May 31 at the Basilica of St. Peter,... Read more
Pope Francis asks Catholics to see Church with 'eyes of the Spirit'
Pope Francis urged Catholics to view the Church “with the eyes of the Spirit” as he celebrated Pentecost Sunday Mass... Read more
