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Why is the internet abuzz with false claims of a ‘Vatican blackout’?: A CNA Explainer
On Sunday, Jan. 10, the internet was abuzz with false reports of an overnight blackout at the Vatican, accompanied by... Read more
Pope Francis admits women to ministries of lector and acolyte in new motu proprio
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio Monday that changes canon law to allow women to serve as lectors and acolytes. Read more
Catholic Church in Malta confirms break with ‘closed cult community’ after investigation
The Catholic Church in Malta formally dissociated itself on Friday from what it described as a “closed cult community” after... Read more
Pope Francis appoints first lay head of Roman Curia’s disciplinary commission
Pope Francis appointed on Friday the first lay head of the Roman Curia’s disciplinary commission. Read more
Confidentiality dispute piles pressure on cardinal accused of mishandling abuse cases
German media have criticized the Archdiocese of Cologne for offering to provide a “background briefing” to journalists about an unpublished... Read more
Australia’s financial crime watchdog conducts ‘detailed review’ of Vatican transfers
Australia’s financial crime watchdog said Thursday that it is conducting a “detailed review” of Vatican-linked transfers worth $1.8 billion. Read more
‘A martyr who died laughing’: Cause of priest imprisoned by Nazis and communists advances
The sainthood cause of a Catholic priest who was imprisoned by both the Nazis and the communists has advanced with... Read more
‘May the Savior wipe away every tear’: Ukrainian Greek Catholic leader issues Christmas message
The leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church urged his flock Wednesday to set aside “fear and sorrow” as they... Read more
Scaled-down Three Kings parades held in Poland due to coronavirus pandemic
An estimated 2,500 Three Kings parades took place in Poland on Wednesday amid tight coronavirus restrictions. Read more
Pope Francis calls for peace in Central African Republic after disputed election
Pope Francis called Wednesday for peace in the Central African Republic following a disputed election. Read more
Lebanese cardinal urges leaders to help country avoid ‘total collapse’
Lebanon’s Maronite patriarch has said that the country could be facing “the risk of total collapse” amid a deepening economic and... Read more
Catholic bishop in Iceland appeals for lifting of 10-person Mass limit
Iceland’s only Catholic bishop has called on the government to lift the country’s 10-person limit on Mass attendance, arguing that... Read more
Pontifical university patents beer giving drinkers taste of the Middle Ages
A pontifical university in Poland is patenting a beer that will give drinkers a taste of the Middle Ages. Read more
Patriarch Pizzaballa: Clericalism is 'very evident' in Holy Land
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has said that clericalism is “very evident” in the Holy Land. Read more
Australia’s Catholic bishops seek answers about mystery billions linked to Vatican
Australia’s Catholic bishops are considering raising questions with the country’s financial watchdog authority about whether any Catholic organizations were among... Read more
Archbishop Gänswein to Catholic journalists: Be brave like Mother Angelica
Archbishop Georg Gänswein urged Catholic journalists Monday to act with the courage of EWTN founder Mother Angelica. Read more
Vatican’s doctrinal office: Don’t promote alleged apparitions connected to ‘Lady of All Nations’
The Vatican’s doctrinal office has urged Catholics not to promote “the alleged apparitions and revelations” associated with the Marian title of... Read more
Polish parliament declares 2021 the Year of Cardinal Wyszynski
The Polish parliament has declared 2021 the Year of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, in honor of the churchman who helped to... Read more
Bishop asks Catholics to fast and pray after earthquake strikes Croatia
A bishop asked Catholics to fast and pray for two days Wednesday after an earthquake struck Croatia. Read more
Twenty Catholic missionaries killed worldwide in 2020
Twenty Catholic missionaries were killed across the world in 2020, the information service of the Pontifical Mission Societies said Wednesday. Read more
