Catholic Church
The Latest
Relics of first Korean Catholic martyrs identified with DNA testing
The martyrs were among the first of thousands of Catholics to be tortured and executed. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Benedictine priest as Swiss Guard chaplain
Fr. Kolumban Reichlin studied at Saint Meinrad Seminary in Indiana. Read more
Pope Francis asks Catholics to pray that world makes ‘courageous choices’ to protect environment
He made the appeal in his prayer intention for September. Read more
Dublin’s archbishop urges Catholics to tackle ‘climate catastrophe’ in 64-page pastoral letter
‘We are at a critical moment,’ writes Archbishop Dermot Farrell. Read more
Pope Francis: Choose faith in Christ over formalities
At the general audience, the pope continued to reflect on Galatians. Read more
Pope Francis says that he hopes Cardinal Becciu is innocent of charges in Vatican finance trial
He made the comment in his first interview since undergoing colon surgery. Read more
Pope Francis will visit Cyprus in December, says local official
The Vatican has not confirmed the trip, but the pope said he hoped to visit the island nation. Read more
After surgery, Pope Francis says a nurse ‘saved my life’
The nurse reportedly advised the pope to undergo tests in February. Read more
French president visits Catholic church in Iraq damaged by ISIS
Emmanuel Macron toured Our Lady of the Hour Church in Mosul. Read more
Catholic priest in Cameroon reportedly kidnapped by separatists
Msgr. Julius Agbortoko was seized on Aug. 29. Read more
Sainthood cause opened for Polish Catholic known as ‘earthly guardian angel’ of Auschwitz
Stefania Łącka nursed sick prisoners at the camp hospital. Read more
Pope Francis tosses speech to listen to 200 formerly homeless people
The pope asked those present: ‘What do you expect from the Church? Read more
Pope Francis advances sainthood cause of Italian Catholic priest who saved Jews in WWII
Fr. Placido Cortese has been dubbed “the Italian Fr. Kolbe.” Read more
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
