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Pope Francis mourns ‘authoritative biblical scholar’ Cardinal Albert Vanhoye
The French Jesuit was the world’s oldest cardinal at the time of his death. Read more
Vatican unveils official image of 2022 World Meeting of Families
The image was created by the Slovenian Jesuit Fr. Marko Ivan Rupnik. Read more
Vatican says 5th Catholic bishop consecrated under China agreement
Bishop Li was ordained July 28, after being appointed by Pope Francis in January. Read more
Catholic bishops: New N Ireland abortion intervention is ‘gravely disquieting’
The bishops said the British government had imposed an ‘unjust law.’ Read more
Fire engulfs 163-year-old Catholic church in Scotland
One person was rescued after firefighters were called to the scene. Read more
Hong Kong’s new bishop says he wants to bring unity. Why are local Catholics divided?
The city is filled with Catholic institutions, from hospitals to schools and universities. Read more
Catholic priest attacked with glass bottle while praying at cathedral in Scotland
‘The bottle broke on the ground and the man continued using it in his assault,’ the archdiocese said. Read more
Cardinal Becciu present at first day of Vatican finance trial
Becciu is one of 10 defendants in the Vatican’s largest trial for financial crimes in modern times. Read more
Dutch Catholic bishop: Traditionis custodes appears to be a ‘declaration of war’
Bishop Rob Mutsaerts said the pope’s intervention was ‘dictatorial’ and ‘unpastoral.’ Read more
Cardinal Marx won’t rule out offering resignation for a 2nd time
Pope Francis declined the archbishop of Munich and Freising’s resignation in June. Read more
Pope Francis to UN chief: World hunger ‘a crime that violates basic human rights’
The pope called for a “new mindset” in the battle against malnutrition. Read more
Fr. Jacques Hamel: Catholic priest honored 5 years after he was killed at Mass in terrorist attack
Islamic State supporters killed the French priest on July 26, 2016. Read more
Benedict XVI laments lack of faith within Church institutions in Germany
The pope emeritus spoke about faith, worldliness, and the institutional Church. Read more
Pope Francis offers blessing to athletes at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
“In this time of pandemic, may these Games be a sign of hope,” the pope said. Read more
How French Catholics are responding to Pope Francis’ Traditional Latin Mass restrictions
A study found traditionalism is growing steadily year on year. Read more
Hong Kong democracy activist: Most of my friends have been detained
Joseph Cheng left Hong Kong after being “severely attacked by the pro-Beijing mass media.” Read more
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Vatican concludes inquiry into Polish Catholic bishop
Investigators concluded that the accusations were “not proven.” Read more
English cardinal to grant faculties to priests fulfilling conditions of Traditionis custodes
Many priests in Westminster diocese have requested faculties. Read more
Cardinal Grech: Synodality is not a ‘fad’ of the pope
He said that synodality is “the form and style of the early Church.” Read more
Australian archbishop: Catholics will ‘need to adapt’ to liturgy restrictions
Archbishop Peter Comensoli said that “for some, it will be not an easy moment.” Read more
