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Pope Francis to Catholics in Cyprus: ‘Jesus alone frees the heart from evil’
An estimated 10,000 attended the Mass in Nicosia’s GSP Stadium. Read more
Pope Francis to Orthodox bishops in Cyprus: Let us seek full unity
The pope urged Catholics and Orthodox Christians to seek ‘ever greater fraternity.’ Read more
Pope Francis invites Catholics in Cyprus to be agents of fraternity
The pope was speaking on the first day of his visit to Cyprus and Greece. Read more
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Pope Francis accepts resignation of Catholic archbishop of Paris
Archbishop Michel Aupetit, 70, has led the archdiocese since 2018. Read more
French Catholic academy critiques landmark abuse report
The criticisms sparked resignations from the academy. Read more
Pro-lifers win right to appeal ruling on German municipality’s prayer vigil ban
The challenge was spearheaded by a member of 40 Days for Life. Read more
Dutch Catholic bishops cancel Christmas Midnight Masses due to COVID-19 pandemic
No Catholic Masses or other parish functions will be allowed to take place after 5 p.m. Read more
Vatican archbishop ‘ultimately very optimistic’ about Catholic-Serbian Orthodox relations
Archbishop Paul Gallagher was speaking during a visit to Serbia. Read more
Pope Francis: St. Joseph shows engaged couples what real love looks like
‘We need to move from infatuation to mature love,’ the pope said. Read more
EU Catholic bishops lament ‘anti-religious bias’ in guide discouraging word ‘Christmas’
Cardinal Hollerich said that Christmas was part ‘of European reality.’ Read more
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for December is for catechists
Pope Francis instituted a new ministry of catechist in May. Read more
Pope Francis to Orthodox leader: May God prepare us to receive gift of full unity
The pope sent the message on the feast of St. Andrew. Read more
Vatican cardinal criticizes advice to avoid word ‘Christmas’ in EU commission communications guide
The guidelines were withdrawn on Tuesday. Read more
Amid protests against Italy’s vaccine rules, Cardinal Parolin says Church’s message is clear
A priest blessed the crowd before a ‘No Vax’ march in northern Italy. Read more
Paris archdiocese to present plans for Notre-Dame’s interior amid outcry
Critics say the proposals would turn the site into ‘a kind of theme park.’ Read more
Report: Pope Francis could bring 50 migrants from Cyprus to Italy
The pope will arrive in Cyprus on Dec. 2. Read more
The leader of Afghanistan’s Catholic community longs to return to the country
‘I would not have left the country while even a single sheep was left of my little flock.’ Read more
Catholic bishop ‘shocked and saddened’ by Jersey vote for assisted suicide ‘in principle’
He said the vote showed ‘a woeful lack of interest in protecting the most vulnerable people in our society.’ Read more
Immaculate Conception: Pope Francis cancels public act of veneration again due to pandemic
Last year, the pope made a surprise visit to pray alone at the Immaculate Conception statue. Read more
Paris archbishop asks Pope Francis to decide his future
Archbishop Michel Aupetit has denied a report concerning his contacts with a woman in 2012. Read more
