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Pilgrims couldn’t visit Lourdes. So a drone photographer took Lourdes to them
How a young French Catholic overcame the limits of the coronavirus lockdown. Read more
Pope Francis appoints bishop to lead two Irish Catholic dioceses
Bishop Michael Duignan said it was ‘a historic day’ for the Catholic Church in Ireland. Read more
Pope Francis calls for ‘great symphony of prayer’ ahead of 2025 Jubilee Year
He said he hoped that 2024 would see an outpouring of prayer. Read more
Pope Francis: Lack of basic health care access is a ‘social virus’
He said the antidote was a ‘culture of fraternity.’ Read more
Can Cardinal Hollerich help to reconcile the German ‘Synodal Way’ with the global synodal process?
A working group is bringing together leaders of the two initiatives. Read more
French abuse report authors respond to critics who challenged 330,000 victims estimate
A 15-page critique claimed the report lacked ‘scientific rigor.’ Read more
Pope Francis recalls powerful message from Pius XII 70 years later
Pius XII made a landmark radio broadcast on Feb. 10, 1952. Read more
Pope Francis will make 2-day visit to Malta in April
The trip is scheduled to take place on April 2-3. Read more
Vatican symposium to explore relationship between priests and laity
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, has organized the meeting. Read more
In 1st interview, Hong Kong’s new Catholic bishop says it’s unacceptable to trample on human dignity
He said: ‘I find it unacceptable for human dignity to be ignored, trampled upon, or eliminated entirely.’ Read more
Pope Francis: The dying need palliative care, not euthanasia or assisted suicide
He said that the ethical principle ‘applies to everyone, not just Christians or believers.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Human trafficking has created ‘an open wound on the body of Christ’
His remark came on the International Day of Prayer and Reflection against Human Trafficking. Read more
St. Josephine Bakhita sculpture shines light on reality of human trafficking
The ex-slave’s feast day is celebrated on Feb. 8. Read more
EU Catholic bishops criticize Macron’s call to add abortion to rights charter
They noted that there is no ‘right’ to abortion enshrined in international law. Read more
Benedict XVI asks abuse survivors for forgiveness as advisers defend handling of Munich cases
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has personally requested forgiveness from abuse survivors in a letter responding to a report that faulted... Read more
Pope Francis to priests: Don’t ‘remain barricaded in the sacristy’
He praised the example of Pius XI, elected pope 100 years ago. Read more
Vatican acknowledges challenges in global synodal process
The Vatican spoke of ‘fears and reticence,’ as well as ‘a certain mistrust.’ Read more
German ‘Synodal Way’ meeting ends with call for same-sex blessings, change to Catechism on homosexuality
The votes came on the third and final day of a meeting of the Synodal Assembly. Read more
Pope Francis makes first TV talk show appearance
He asked viewers who do not pray to send him ‘good thoughts, good vibes.’ Read more
Human rights activist: Diplomatic relations between Vatican and China would be ‘totally unacceptable’
The Vatican recently moved officials from posts in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Read more
