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Kidnapped by ISIS, priest in Iraq recounts story of facing fear with faith
A Syriac Catholic priest in Mosul opens up about his nine-day kidnapping ordeal. Read more
Vatican sends letter to French embassy over tribunal decision in nun’s dismissal case
Holy See Press Office director Matteo Bruni confirmed to reporters the Vatican’s transmission of a diplomatic message to the French... Read more
Pope Francis expresses sorrow as Sydney knife attack shocks Australia
“Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the violent attack in Sydney, and he sends the assurance of his... Read more
Sudan civil war leaves no seminarians and almost no Catholic Church
The third Sudanese civil war has terribly affected the entire country but especially the local Catholic Church, according to Aid... Read more
Catholic bishops in Kenya urge government to address doctors strike
“Witnessing the misery of the sick,” Kenya’s bishops urge the government there to address an ongoing strike of doctors and... Read more
‘Christ wants to be with us’: how Catholic ministries are responding to the mental health crisis
Catholic organizations and ministries throughout the nation have been dedicating more resources to address the mental health crisis. Read more
Pro-life leader: State-by-state approach to abortion will lead movement to ‘ash heap of history’
Marjorie Dannenfelser, CEO of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, rejects leaving the abortion “battleground” only to the states. Read more
As hunger crisis unfolds in Ethiopia, global charity teams up with Catholic nuns to feed children
Mary’s Meals, which feeds almost 2.5 million children globally, has been partnering with the Daughters of Charity in Tigray since... Read more
Police arrest man suspected of robbing Catholic parishes in fake priest scam
Multiple Catholic parishes in both New York and Texas over the last several months reported encountering a man who in... Read more
Pope Francis’ approval rating remains high in the U.S. but has slipped since 2021
In addition, the Pew report suggests that a majority of Catholics in the U.S. want the Church to change its... Read more
Argentine archbishop found guilty of gender-based violence against nuns
A civil court judge in Argentina has ruled in favor of the Carmelite sisters there in a case of alleged... Read more
‘Irena’s Vow’: The true story of a Polish Catholic nurse who hid Jews during the Holocaust
The film, debuting in U.S. theaters across the country April 15-16, depicts the true story of Irena Gut Opdyke, who... Read more
Myanmar priest shot while celebrating Mass amid violent conflict
Masked assailants shot Father Paul Khwi Shane Aung as he celebrated Mass at St. Patrick’s Church in the town of... Read more
Polish bishops launch ‘day of prayer’ for unborn after lawmakers advance pro-abortion bills
Lawmakers on Friday advanced four pro-abortion bills to be considered by a special committee in the Sejm, which is Poland’s... Read more
Former porn actress embraces Catholic faith after trip to Italy that changed her life
Bree Solstad, who previously produced and acted in the pornography industry, is among the adult converts who entered the Catholic... Read more
Germany thwarts terror plot: Teenage suspects reportedly planned attacks on churches
The Düsseldorf public prosecutor’s office revealed that the suspects, between 15 and 16 years old, were apprehended over the Easter... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to 200 children for catechism in Rome suburb
Pope Francis made a special “getaway” from the Vatican on Thursday to meet with a group of 200 children at... Read more
Papal Foundation announces nearly $15 million in global grants, humanitarian aid
The U.S.-based Papal Foundation announced on Friday the distribution of nearly $15 million in grants, scholarships, and charitable aid. Read more
From papal secretary to nuncio? Report of a diplomatic role for Gänswein unconfirmed
While speculation is again running rife on social media about Archbishop Georg Gänswein’s next role, neither he nor the Vatican... Read more
Pope Francis reinstates papal title ‘Patriarch of the West’ in Pontifical Yearbook
This honorific designation has reappeared among the list of “historical titles” used to designate the theological and temporal reality of... Read more
