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Pope Francis: There is an urgent need for ‘spiritual fatherhood’ today
The pope discussed his devotion to St. Joseph in an interview with L’Osservatore Romano. Read more
Pope Francis: Synodality is not a ‘search for majority consensus’
The pope was speaking to French Catholic Action groups. Read more
New COVID-19 rules for visitors to Vatican Museums
The museums are a major source of revenue for the Holy See. Read more
Rector agrees to delay departure from Rome’s North American College
Father Peter Harman will now stay until the end of June. Read more
‘We all weep for these victims’: Nigerian cardinal responds after gunmen kill 200 people
Cardinal Onaiyekan said: ‘They attack farmers’ fields, kill farmers and no one says anything.’ Read more
Austria’s Catholic Church reports decline in membership, rise in income
A total of 72,055 people formally left the Church in Austria in 2021. Read more
Catholic nun who secretly baptized babies under communism dies at 92
Sister Marije Kaleta risked her life to take Communion to the sick and dying. Read more
German Catholic bishop criticizes delay in Synodal Way gender-neutral language debate
Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer said: ‘I protest against this approach.’ Read more
Pope Francis prays for workers ‘crushed by an unbearable burden’ in COVID-19 recession
He led a moment’s silence at his general audience. Read more
A magazine launched by a saint is still thriving 100 years later
Pope Francis sent a message marking the publication’s centenary. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of New York City’s deadliest fire in decades
Nineteen people, including nine children, died in the apartment fire in the Bronx. Read more
Pope Francis laments ‘cancel culture’ in annual address to diplomats
The pope was giving his annual “state of the world” address. Read more
Pope Francis appeals for end to violence in Kazakhstan
He called for dialogue in Sunday Angelus address. Read more
Pope Francis baptizes babies in Sistine Chapel for 1st time since COVID-19 declared a pandemic
The pope baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel. Read more
Pope Francis: Let’s ‘begin again with more humanity’ amid pandemic
The pope was addressing a Vatican-based lay association. Read more
Bishop Schneider: Catholics in Kazakhstan are safe amid unrest
Protests broke out after a sharp rise in gas prices. Read more
Mom says son’s impromptu encounter with Pope Francis led to ‘miracle’
The meeting was one of the viral Vatican moments of 2021. Read more
Vatican delays external audit of contracts in Germany’s Cologne archdiocese
The review must wait until the return of Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki. Read more
Pope Francis’ advice to Christian business executives
‘Do not hesitate to invoke the Holy Spirit to guide your choices,’ he said. Read more
Catholic nurse unfairly dismissed over cross necklace, UK tribunal rules
The verdict was hailed as a ‘landmark ruling.’ Read more
