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Ambassador: Pope Francis’ visit to Slovakia is ‘a historic moment’
The pope will visit the central European nation on Sept. 12-15. Read more
Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican leaders call climate crisis a ‘devastating injustice’
The three leaders said: ‘We repent of our generation’s sins.’ Read more
Cardinal Sako says Pope Francis’ historic visit changed Iraq
He said that after the papal visit, ‘something has changed in the streets.’ Read more
Vatican releases synod on synodality preparatory documents
The Vatican unveiled a working document and handbook. Read more
Pope Francis greets Afghan refugees after Vatican documentary screening
He offered those who escaped the chaos in Kabul words of ‘affection and comfort.’ Read more
Ahead of key ‘Synodal Way’ meeting, lay leader says: ‘What matters now is the ability to compromise’
Participants will votes on draft texts dedicated to hot-button issues. Read more
Miracle recipients to attend beatification of Cardinal Wyszynski and Mother Czacka
Karolina Gawrych will carry the relics of Mother Czacka at the beatification ceremony. Read more
More Catholics to see Pope Francis in Slovakia as COVID rules eased
Papal events will no longer be limited to the fully vaccinated Read more
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Metropolitan Hilarion: Catholics, Eastern Orthodox are united in belief in Christ’s Real Presence
Metropolitan Hilarion delivered the opening catechesis at the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest, Hungary. Read more
International Eucharistic Congress kicks off Sunday in Budapest
Here’s what you need to know about the major Catholic gathering. Read more
Dublin’s Catholic archbishop praises ‘prophetic’ Legion of Mary founder at centenary Mass
Frank Duff founded the lay movement on Sept. 7, 1921. Read more
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Church of England bishop to be received into the Catholic Church
The Rt. Rev. Jonathan Goodall said he took the decision ‘after a long period of prayer.’ Read more
Cardinal Parolin and Viktor Orban talk migration ahead of papal trip to Hungary
Pope Francis is due to meet with Hungary’s prime minister on Sept. 12. Read more
English Catholic bishop: Assisted suicide bill sends message ‘some lives are not worth fighting for’
The bill is the latest in a long line of attempts to legalize assisted suicide in the U.K. Read more
German Catholic bishop proposes alternative ‘Synodal Way’ text
Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer presented the text on a new website. Read more
Msgr. Guido Marini sees God’s providence in his ‘new call’ as bishop
He said his time as head of papal liturgies was ‘very grace-filled.’ Read more
In speech on North Korea, Cardinal Parolin calls for cooperation and friendship
He highlighted St. John XXIII as a model for today’s Vatican diplomacy. Read more
Traditionis custodes: Traditional Catholic institutes appeal to French bishops for ‘mediator’
The institutes’ superiors appealed for “a human, personal dialogue.” Read more
Pope Francis: Foundation helping mothers and children is ‘a sign of hope’
The Arché Foundation is opening a new house in Rome. Read more
Catholic priest in Cameroon freed after three days in captivity
Msgr. Julius Agbortoko Abbor was released without payment of a ransom. Read more
