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Lay Catholic to represent Church in Poland at opening of synodal process in Rome
Aleksander Bańka is a professor specializing in the history of philosophy and religion. Read more
Catholics in Poland to hold ‘day of solidarity’ with people of Afghanistan
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki appealed for ‘prayer and material assistance’ for suffering Afghans. Read more
UK university refuses to recognize Catholic priest as chaplain over social media posts
The university highlighted the priest’s posts on assisted suicide and abortion. Read more
Pope Francis on adoption: ‘Every child that arrives is God’s gift’
‘Every baby, in every case, and in whatever situation is to be welcomed,’ the pope says in a new video. Read more
What happens when the pope receives a head of state?
There is a remarkable amount of hidden choreography behind the scenes. Read more
Pope Francis urges Catholic lawmakers to protect human dignity online
The pope called for renewed efforts to combat child pornography, data breaches, and cyber attacks. Read more
Vatican suppresses Italy-based Regina Pacis Community after apostolic visit
Pope Francis declared the community’s co-founder “venerable” in 2017. Read more
Tensions rise over COVID vaccines as bishops organize Pope Francis’ visit to Slovakia
Only fully vaccinated people will be permitted to attend papal events. Read more
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‘They showed us the way’: Poland’s bishops laud Cardinal Wyszynski and Mother Czacka ahead of beatification
The beatification ceremony will take place in Warsaw on Sept. 12. Read more
Pope Francis meets Nadia Murad as Nobel Prize winner advocates for Afghan women
The survivor of ISIS enslavement has expressed concern for the future of Afghan women. Read more
Pope Francis names religious sister to No. 2 position in Vatican’s social development office
Sr. Alessandra Smerilli, 46, was appointed ‘ad interim.’ Read more
Missionaries of Charity and 14 disabled children from Kabul arrive at Rome airport
The children were residents of an orphanage founded by the sisters in 2006. Read more
Chaldean Patriarchate drops ‘Babylon’ from official title
The Synod of the Chaldean Catholic Church backed the change unanimously. Read more
Poland’s Catholic bishops call for solidarity with refugees amid Belarus border standoff
The bishops described the situation at the Poland-Belarus border as “disturbing.” Read more
Vatican urges countries to accept refugees from Afghanistan
A Vatican diplomat challenged nations to “move from declaration to action.” Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Hypocrisy in the Church is particularly detestable’
The pope said that hypocritical behavior undermined Church unity. Read more
Who was Fr. Olivier Maire, the Catholic priest murdered in France?
The 61-year-old priest was a popular leader of retreats. Read more
Update: Police question man suspected of murdering Catholic priest in France
Gérald Darmanin wrote: “All my support to the Catholics of our country after the dramatic murder of a priest in... Read more
Results of apostolic visitation of Germany’s Cologne archdiocese sent to Vatican
The pope is now expected to consider the report. Read more
Catholic bishops in DR Congo ‘strongly condemn’ attacks on Church
Incidents include the storming of Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo’s residence. Read more
