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Fire damages historic Catholic church in Ukraine
The Church of St. Nicholas, Kyiv, was seized by communists in 1938. Read more
Pope Francis to Slovakian Jesuits: ‘Some people wanted me to die’ amid health problems
The pope made the comments during his four-day visit to the Central European country. Read more
Pope Francis to theologians: See ‘contemporary challenges in light of the Wisdom of the Cross’
He sent the message to an international theological congress in Rome. Read more
Pope Francis: The true measure of success is what you give, not what you have
“Do you want to be first? Serve. This is the way,” the pope said. Read more
St. Januarius’ blood liquefies for the second time in 2021
Naples Archbishop Domenico Battaglia said: “We thank the Lord for this gift.” Read more
Pope Francis invokes Abraham Lincoln in message to safeguarding summit
The pope referred to Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address. Read more
Pope Francis: Synodal process not about ‘gathering opinions,’ but ‘listening to the Holy Spirit’
He was addressing Catholics from the Diocese of Rome. Read more
Pope Francis hopes new ministry of catechist will ‘awaken this vocation’
The pope formally instituted the new lay ministry in May. Read more
Polish Catholic leader expresses ‘deep pain and sadness’ as report on charismatic priest faults Dominicans
Poland’s Dominican province apologized ‘for the wrong that has been done.’ Read more
Pope Francis tells elderly priests: ‘Aging is a privilege’
He said: ‘Please, pray for me who is a little old and a little, but not too much, sick!’ Read more
Benedict XVI: Legalization of same-sex marriage is ‘a distortion of conscience’
He made the remark in an introduction to a new anthology of his writings, which has a preface by Pope... Read more
Pope Francis warns leaders of Catholic movements not to abuse power
The pope said that “true service is free and unconditional.” Read more
Will the Swiss Guard allow women soldiers in the future?
Only men are currently eligible for the world’s smallest army. Read more
Catholic diocese rejoices as priest is freed barely 24 hours after kidnapping
“Barely 24 hours after his kidnap, our beloved brother priest was released by his abductors.” Read more
Holocaust survivor thanks Pope Francis for highlighting anti-Semitism on Central Europe trip
Edith Bruck said: “Your words about anti-Semitism ... are more relevant than ever.” Read more
Pope Francis on COVID-19 vaccines: ‘Even in the College of Cardinals there are some deniers’
He added that “one of these, poor guy, is hospitalized with the virus.” Read more
On papal flight, Pope Francis tackles debate over Communion for politicians who support abortion
The pope addressed the controversy during an in-flight press conference. Read more
Pope Francis declines resignation of German Catholic archbishop
Hamburg Archbishop Stefan Heße announced in March that he was offering his resignation. Read more
Pope Francis in Slovakia: Our Lady of Sorrows teaches us compassion for the suffering
The pope celebrated Mass at the national Catholic shrine in Šaštín. Read more
Maronite Catholic patriarch welcomes Lebanon’s new government
The move paves the way for a potential papal visit. Read more
