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Pope Francis’ DR Congo and South Sudan itinerary unveiled
Pope Francis will visit the African nations on July 2-7. Read more
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including US Bishop McElroy
The pope made the announcement after the Regina Coeli. Read more
50 years ago, the paths of 2 heroic Polish blesseds crossed
Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński ordained Father Jerzy Popiełuszko to the priesthood on May 28, 1972. Read more
Is Pope Francis about to name new cardinals?
The last consistory creating new cardinals was in November 2020. Read more
Cardinal Zuppi announces report on clerical sex abuse in Italy
The report will only cover the years 2000 to 2021. Read more
This Catholic is trekking 4,000 miles across Europe to Jerusalem
Carlota Valenzuela began the epic foot pilgrimage in January. Read more
Germany’s Bishop Bätzing defends promotion of priest accused of sexual harassment
The chairman of the German bishops’ conference said he would handle the case differently today. Read more
Pope Francis cites JRR Tolkien in essay on storytelling
The pope referred to the ‘Lord of the Rings’ author in the afterword to a new book. Read more
Armenian patriarch to represent Catholics at Middle East Council of Churches
Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian has led the Armenian Catholic Church since September 2021. Read more
Cardinal O’Malley urges Italian Catholic bishops to ‘make things right’ for abuse survivors
‘We have nothing to fear by telling the truth,’ said the head of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of... Read more
St. Philip Neri’s 7 Churches Pilgrimage returns after pandemic break
After a 2-year pause, around 800 people walked more than 15 miles in the saint’s footsteps. Read more
Ukraine war: Catholics invited to join Pope Francis in praying rosary for peace
The Vatican said: ‘All the faithful in every part of the world are invited to support Pope Francis in his... Read more
Gunmen kidnap 2 Catholic priests in Nigeria
The priests were abducted after the gunmen broke into a rectory in northwest Nigeria. Read more
Will Cardinal Zuppi lead Italy’s bishops’ conference in a new direction?
The 66-year-old cardinal is often described as ‘papabile.’ Read more
Pope Francis calls for a Christian economy based on community
The pope was speaking to members of the Global Solidarity Fund. Read more
Cardinal Zen: ‘Martyrdom is normal in our Church’
The cardinal was speaking during a live-streamed Mass after his court appearance. Read more
The Vatican finance trial is shedding light on the Secretariat of State
Three recent hearings gave a fuller picture of the powerful dicastery’s complex operations. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Ours is the age of fake news, collective superstitions, and pseudo-scientific truths’
The pope dedicated his general audience address to the Book of Ecclesiastes. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘My heart is broken’ over Texas elementary school shooting
The pope was speaking at his Wednesday general audience. Read more
Texas elementary school shooting: US Catholic bishops lament ‘epidemic of evil and violence’
The USCCB urged citizens to ‘implore our elected officials to help us take action.’ Read more
