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Scottish bishops' leader laments ‘disturbing’ public worship ban in Ireland
Bishop Hugh Gilbert said that “to enact legislation that criminalizes those who gather to celebrate Holy Mass is indeed extreme... Read more
Cardinal Ladaria: Pastoral care, Church law are not in conflict in marriage cases
The cardinal spoke at a study day devoted to the 2001 instruction Potestas ecclesiae. Read more
Cardinal Pell: ‘The duty of the German bishops is to uphold the teachings of Scripture’
“I think that there is a percentage of the German Church that seems to be resolutely heading in the wrong... Read more
Pope Francis at the general audience: Christian meditation ‘is not a withdrawal into ourselves’
The pope reflected on what distinguishes Christian meditation from other practices popular in the Western world. Read more
Cardinal Marx renounces honor from German president after abuse survivors’ criticism
Marx asked German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier not to bestow the Federal Cross of Merit on him. Read more
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Postulator: St. John Paul II remains a ‘prophetic voice’ seven years after canonization
“At the beginning of this process, Pope Benedict XVI gave me a clear instruction: work fast but work well.” Read more
Catholic charity to give $9.5 million in aid to Africa’s persecuted Christians
“In no other region have so many priests, religious and church workers been murdered in the last three years.” Read more
Rome’s Center for Child Protection to become Institute of Anthropology
The center was founded in 2012 to provide internet-based training to Catholics anywhere in the world Read more
Catholic clerics among 12 arrested after bishop-elect shot in South Sudan
Bishop-elect Christian Carlassare was shot in both legs by two armed men. Read more
Pope Francis at the Regina Coeli: Mediterranean migrant deaths are ‘moment of shame’
Migrants reportedly died despite SOS calls being issued when their inflatable boat sank off the Libyan coast. Read more
‘You will be shepherds like him’: Pope Francis ordains nine new priests in St. Peter’s Basilica
The pope urged the ordinands to seek “closeness” to God, their bishop, their fellow priests, and the People of God. Read more
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Pope Francis declares blind 14th-century lay Dominican a saint
Margaret of Castello was born blind and with a severe curvature of the spine in 1287. Read more
Catholic bishops call for ‘inclusive dialogue’ as Chad’s president is buried after battlefield death
Idriss Déby, who had led the country since 1990, died April 20 from injuries sustained in battle. Read more
Catholic bishops urge parishes in England and Wales to reach out to ‘COVID curious’
The bishops say that a new group of people has discovered the Church via the internet amid the pandemic. Read more
Pope Francis prays for people displaced by St. Vincent volcano eruptions
The volcano La Soufrière, dormant since 1979, has erupted multiple times since April 9. Read more
Will the Vatican pass the Moneyval test?
There will be a lot at stake when Moneyval issues its long-awaited verdict on the Vatican’s financial system next week. Read more
Cardinal Wyszynski, Poland’s ‘Primate of the Millennium,’ to be beatified in September
The beatification ceremony will be held in the Polish capital, Warsaw, on Sept. 12 Read more
Pope Francis celebrates name day with poor as the Vatican’s free vaccinations continue
At the end of his visit, the pope offered everyone a piece of a giant, hollow chocolate egg. Read more
Three kidnapped Catholics released in Haiti
Seven other Catholics remain captive more than 10 days after their abduction Read more
‘It would make a big difference’: Human rights activist urges Vatican to change tack on China
Benedict Rogers talks to CNA about the Holy See, China, and the search for the next Catholic bishop of Hong... Read more
