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Italian journalist publishes book of Vatican leaks
Italian journalist Gianluigi Nuzzi reveals private Vatican correspondence in a new book containing a collection of letters titled, “Sua Santita... Read more
Vatican laicizes Canadian bishop convicted for child pornography
The Vatican has dismissed from the clerical state a Canadian bishop who pleaded guilty to the possession of child pornography. Read more
Vatican splits negotiations with Pius X Society
The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has announced it will hold separate talks with the superior general... Read more
Head of pontifical academy offers apology, affirms pro-life commitment
The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life has expressed his full commitment to the “Gospel of Life,” and apologized... Read more
Bishops publish blessing for unborn child
Ahead of Mother’s Day, the U.S. bishops’ conference has published a prayer to bless an unborn child, the child’s pregnant... Read more
Pope advances causes of two possible US saints
Two figures in U.S. Catholic history, a 19th century bishop and a 20th century religious sister, moved closer to possible... Read more
Texas bishops hear call to unity at St. Peter's tomb
Bishops must strengthen their bonds of unity in order to evangelize the world, San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller said in... Read more
Hackers allegedly crash Vatican website
An affiliate of the loose-knit hacker group Anonymous has claimed it attacked and took down the Vatican’s website on March... Read more
Noisy world is enemy of prayer, says Pope Benedict
The constant noise that accompanies modern life is an enemy of God’s word being heard in prayer, Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Holy See calls attention to plight of rural women
In a March 6 address, the Vatican’s delegation to the United Nations highlighted the important role of women in society... Read more
Archbishop Nienstedt says Mary is with bishops during trials
Archbishop John C. Nienstedt of St. Paul and Minneapolis exhorted his brother bishops to stay close to Mary, and recalled... Read more
New exhibit reveals Vatican Secret Archive documents to public
For the first time in history, the Vatican is making public over 100 historical documents from its Secret Archives. Read more
Vatican exhibition highlights Catholic roots of King James Bible
A new interfaith exhibition that opens this week at the Vatican reveals how the roots of the 1611 King James... Read more
Cardinal-designate Dolan’s sister thrilled for her big brother
Over 1,000 Americans are arriving in Rome for the elevation of Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York to the College... Read more
Canadian cardinal 'surprised' by appointment to Vatican position
At a recent press conference, Cardinal Marc Ouellet commented on his recent appointment as Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, remarking... Read more
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Church celebrates feast of Sts. Peter and Paul
On Tuesday, June 29, the Church celebrates the feast day of Sts. Peter and Paul. As early as the year... Read more
