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Members of commissions preparing synod on synodality unveiled
The synod will open with a “diocesan phase” in October. Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Monaco shows positive Church-state relationship can exist
Catholicism is the tiny Mediterranean principality’s official state religion. Read more
New Reno bishop inspired to become priest after meeting Blessed Stanley Rother
Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg has served as an auxiliary in Seattle archdiocese since 2017. Read more
Pope Francis says he is close to ‘the dear Cuban people’ after largest protests in decades
He made the comment in his first Angelus address at the Vatican since undergoing surgery. Read more
Traditionis custodes: French Catholic bishops express ‘esteem’ for Traditional Latin Mass communities
They said the norms would be introduced “through dialogue.” Read more
Pope Francis to Friars Minor: Seek renewal amid declining numbers
Members of the Order of Friars Minor are meeting in Rome. Read more
Catholic nun abducted on way to the market in DR Congo set free
The nun is “traumatized but physically unharmed.” Read more
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Catholic bishop in Turkey: Jesus is drawing people to the Church in ‘unthinkable ways’
Bishop Paolo Bizzeti’s precessor as Apostolic Vicar of Anatolia was murdered. Read more
Polish Catholic Church to hold day of solidarity with Europe’s flood victims as death toll rises
At least 120 people have died in the floods, many of them in Germany. Read more
Vatican abuse trial: Prosecution requests jail time for defendants
The tribunal listened to lawyers’ closing arguments. Read more
Catholics react to Pope Francis’ sweeping restrictions on extraordinary form Masses
The motu proprio Traditionis custodes is provoking strong reactions. Read more
Pope Francis issues restrictions on extraordinary form Masses in new motu proprio
The motu proprio, Traditionis custodes, makes sweeping changes to Summorum Pontificum. Read more
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Polish Catholics arrive in Rome after 17-day cycling pilgrimage
The group raised funds for a hospice. Read more
Blessed Carlo Acutis: Permanent reopening of tomb postponed
Visitors can still pray at the closed tomb in Assisi, Italy. Read more
Vatican economy council meets in person to discuss investment policy
The pandemic has increased the pressure on the Vatican’s already tight budget. Read more
Southern African bishops call for an end to violence and looting
At least 72 people have died amid rioting. Read more
Vatican’s financial watchdog highlights ‘increasing trend’ in reports to Promoter of Justice
The agency said the Vatican compared favorably to other jurisdictions. Read more
Who is the nun who will be beatified with Cardinal Wyszynski, Poland’s ‘Primate of the Millennium’?
Mother Elżbieta Róża Czacka is little known outside of Poland. Read more
Officials study miracle attributed to Italian Catholic who died at age 21
Nicola d’Onofrio died in 1964 after a battle with cancer. Read more
More than 220,000 people left the Catholic Church in Germany in 2020
The figure was lower than the record number set in 2019. Read more
