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Pope Francis: Saints Peter and Paul found freedom in Christ
The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul saw the largest Mass in St. Peter’s since the pandemic began. Read more
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Catholic Church in Poland reports 100s of new abuse allegations
The claims relate to abuse reportedly committed by 292 clergy between 1958 and 2020. Read more
Pope Francis at the Angelus: ‘Let Jesus look at and heal your heart’
At the Angelus, the pope reflected on Jesus’ healing of a woman afflicted with hemorrhages. Read more
Pope Francis appeals to Holy Land Catholics as bishops consecrate Middle East to Holy Family
The act of consecration took place at the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth. Read more
Pope Francis meets European Parliament president after abortion vote
The conversation “focused on the need to protect the weakest and most vulnerable.” Read more
Vatican confirms probe of negligence claims against Polish Cardinal Dziwisz
Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco visited Poland on June 17-26 to investigate the allegations. Read more
Vatican ‘deeply concerned’ about the potential collapse of Lebanon
Archbishop Paul Gallagher said the pope could visit the country at “the beginning of next year.” Read more
Pope Francis to Lutheran leaders: Jesus feels pain at our divisions
The pope met with representatives of the Lutheran World Federation. Read more
Vatican takes action against two more retired Polish Catholic bishops
The measures concerned Bishop Stefan Regmunt and Bishop Stanisław Napierała. Read more
Vatican ‘foreign minister’ doubts speaking out on Hong Kong ‘would make any difference whatever’
Archbishop Paul Gallagher said: “Obviously Hong Kong is the object of concern for us.” Read more
Italy’s ‘anti-homophobia’ law: Vatican request sparks Church-state debate
From the prime minister to a famous rapper, Italians are weighing in on the Vatican’s diplomatic intervention. Read more
Catholic bishops lament European Parliament abortion vote
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki said the vote signaled that the EU was embracing “a culture of death and exclusion.” Read more
Beirut’s St. Joseph church, badly damaged in port explosion, to reopen
The church has been restored with funds from Aid to the Church in Need. Read more
Cardinal Cupich to conduct visit of Vatican dicastery on behalf of Pope Francis
The inspection will begin in a few days. Read more
European Parliament backs ‘extreme’ abortion report despite protests
The report describes abortion as “essential healthcare” and seeks to redefine conscientious objection as a “denial of medical care.” Read more
Pope Francis encourages us to continue on ‘Synodal Way,’ says German bishops’ leader after audience
Bishop Bätzing said he “made it clear that the rumors that the Church in Germany wants to go its own... Read more
Adoration is like radiotherapy for our sinfulness, says Vatican’s new liturgy chief
Archbishop Arthur Roche said he was optimistic about people returning to Mass after the pandemic. Read more
Kidnappers free Catholic priest and four others in Mali
Gunmen released Fr. Léon Douyon 72 hours after seizing him. Read more
Catholic missionary priest: ‘This is the hour of confession of faith’ for Church in Myanmar
Burmese protesters are facing a “nightmare of repression and violence,” the priest said. Read more
Pope Francis warns against preachers who sow division online
The pope said that these “new preachers” can be recognized by their “rigidity.” Read more
