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Why was Spider-Man at Pope Francis’ general audience?
The man who met the pope dressed as a superhero has a remarkable story of his own. Read more
Catholic priest among five people kidnapped in Mali
Fr. Léon Douyon was abducted by gunmen on June 21. Read more
Polish Catholic archbishop urges European Parliament to reject abortion report
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki made the appeal on the eve of a crucial vote. Read more
Vatican economy secretariat issues regulations on new norms for awarding public contracts
The new regulations “apply to all purchases of services, supplies, and works.” Read more
Pope Francis receives crucifix made from wood salvaged after Beirut blast
The blast killed nearly 200 people and injured 600 others. Read more
Cardinal clarifies exceptions to ban on private Masses in St. Peter’s Basilica
Cardinal Mauro Gambetti said that requests from groups “with particular and legitimate needs” may be allowed. Read more
Pope Francis to elderly: The Church needs your prayers like ‘a deep breath’
The pope released a message ahead of the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Read more
Pope Francis names new secretary of Vatican safeguarding commission
Fr. Andrew Small succeeds Msgr. Robert Oliver as secretary for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of 75-year-old auxiliary bishop in Texas
Bishop George A. Sheltz has served as an auxiliary bishop of Galveston-Houston since 2012. Read more
Vatican intervenes in proposed ‘anti-homophobia’ law in Italy
The Vatican believes that the law would violate the freedom of the Catholic Church in Italy. Read more
Argentine Bishop Zanchetta ends Vatican job at APSA
A source said that the bishop finished his service around 10 or more days ago. Read more
UN experts’ letter to Vatican has ‘no real teeth,’ says Church official
The letter accused the Holy See of engaging in “obstructive practices” related to abuse. Read more
Cardinal Tobin appointed member of Vatican’s highest court
Pope Francis 12 new members of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura Read more
Catholic archbishop in Ukraine: ‘It is still springtime in our Church’
Archbishop Mieczysław Mokrzycki said the Church was thriving despite rising secularization. Read more
Prisoners meet Pope Francis before visiting Vatican Museums
Inmates were accompanied by the prison director, chaplain, and officials. Read more
The pandemic has hit Catholic parishes hard. It’s also taken a toll on priests
Pastors across England discuss the pandemic’s long-term impact on their parishes. Read more
Statement by UN ‘experts’ seeks to discredit the Holy See
The statement by a group of U.N. experts will ‘give the Holy See a pie in the face.’ Read more
Berlin Catholic archdiocese releases previously unpublished section of abuse report
Part C of the report presents the personnel files of 61 accused clerics. Read more
Paris archbishop: Notre-Dame Cathedral repairs a symbol of Christian renewal
“This cathedral is also the symbol of the restoration of this Church founded 2,000 years ago by Christ himself,” said... Read more
Thief returns relics of Polish Catholic saint who inspired Pope John Paul II
The perpetrator apologized for stealing the relics of St. Albert Chmielowski. Read more
