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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
Tokyo archbishop asks Olympic athletes not to visit Catholic churches during games
The 2020 Summer Olympics begins on July 23. Read more
Pope Francis visits children on oncology ward of Rome hospital
The ward is located on the same floor as the pope’s suite. Read more
Pope Francis prays for more than 60 people killed in Iraq COVID ward fire
The pope assured families of “his spiritual closeness to all affected.” Read more
Pope Francis names Illinois priest to lead Covington diocese in Kentucky
Bishop-elect John C. Iffert succeeds Bishop Roger J. Foys. Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis ‘continuing planned treatment’ on 10th day in hospital
A Vatican spokesman said ongoing treatment would allow him to “return to the Vatican as soon as possible.” Read more
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Pope Francis: Late Congolese cardinal was ‘a man of justice, peace, and unity’
Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya died in France on July 11. Read more
What’s behind a false rumor about Pope Francis resigning ‘in the next few hours’?
It caused a stir on social media. Here’s where it came from. Read more
Theologian: Germany’s practicing Catholics need more encouragement
“They are the avant-garde, and not the last of the Mohicans,” said Fr. Andreas Wollbold. Read more
Pope Francis to visit Scotland ‘for a very short time’ in November
He is expected to attend the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow. Read more
Pope Francis will stay longer in hospital, says Vatican
A Vatican spokesman said the pope would remain “a few more days.” Read more
Cardinal who spearheaded democratic process in DR Congo dies at age 81
Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya died on July 11. Read more
Pope Francis prays the Angelus from his hospital balcony
In his first appearance after having intestinal surgery, Pope Francis prayed the Angelus from the balcony of the hospital where... Read more
Pope Francis and children in hospital exchange greetings
During his hospitalization, Pope Francis has exchanged affectionate messages with the young patients in the nearby pediatric oncology and children’s... Read more
