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Pope Francis: Marginalizing the poor threatens ‘the very concept of democracy’
In his World Day of the Poor message, the pope appealed for a new global approach to poverty. Read more
Joe Biden attends Sunday Mass in English seaside town amid G7 summit
Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden attended Mass in St. Ives, which has a population of 12,000 people. Read more
Poland is consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The act of consecration took place at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Kraków. Read more
Bl. Carlo Acutis continues to inspire Catholics via new exhibit, film
He became the first millennial to be declared blessed on Oct. 10, 2020. Read more
Pope Francis’ inspection of Vatican Congregation for Clergy one of many to come
News of the inspection emerged days before the appointment of the congregation’s new prefect. Read more
Pope Francis names new prefect of Vatican Congregation for Clergy
The 69-year-old bishop is the first Korean to lead a Vatican congregation. Read more
Vatican Becciu investigation: Searches carried out at Sardinian diocese, social cooperative
The searches were carried out in Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s former diocese. Read more
Vatican imposes term limits for leaders of ecclesial movements to stop ‘violations and abuses’
The norms, signed by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, come into force on Sept. 11. Read more
Catholic bishops urge G7 to work for ‘just’ and ‘sustainable’ future
In a letter to the British Prime Minister, the bishops called for economic support in the wake of the pandemic. Read more
Pope Francis: Rigid priests are a manifestation of clericalism
“Clericalism is a perversion of the priesthood,” the pope told Italian seminarians. Read more
Cardinal Marx: Pope Francis’ resignation decision a ‘great challenge’
The influential German cardinal expressed surprise at the swiftness of the pope’s response to his offer to resign. Read more
Fr. Thomas Joseph White named first American rector of Angelicum in Rome
The theologian has taught at the pontifical university attended by St. John Paul II since 2018. Read more
Catholics submit ‘dubium’ to Vatican asking if Church in Germany is in schism
Three Catholics from the Diocese of Essen have formally requested a ruling from the Vatican’s doctrinal congregation. Read more
Pope Francis declines Cardinal Marx’s resignation
The pope asked the influential German cardinal to continue as archbishop of Munich and Freising. Read more
Cardinal Kasper ‘very worried’ about German Church’s ‘Synodal Way’
Cardinal Walter Kasper said he hoped that the prayers of faithful Catholics “will help to steer the Synodal Way in... Read more
Pope Francis: Priests, bishops, and married couples ‘co-responsible’ for the family
The pope sent a video message to a four-day online meeting on his apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia. Read more
Pope Francis: Say the ‘Jesus Prayer’ throughout the day
At his general audience, the pope recommended the prayer at the heart of Eastern Christianity’s mystical tradition. Read more
Vatican: Accusations against Polish Catholic bishops’ leader groundless
The Vatican rejected accusations of negligence against Archbishop Stanislaw Gądecki. Read more
Pope Francis on Corpus Christi: ‘We need to enlarge our hearts’
Celebrating Corpus Christi Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope said: “A Church of the pure and perfect is a... Read more
Sr. Maria Laura Mainetti: Nun stabbed to death by three teenage girls is beatified
Sr. Maria Laura Mainetti was beatified on June 6, the anniversary of her murder, in Chiavenna, northern Italy. Read more
