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Doctors say Pope Francis shows ‘slight improvement’ while in hospital
According to the Feb. 19 communication, medical staff found the pope’s blood tests to show less inflammatory markers. They said... Read more
Vatican shares ailing Pope Francis’ weekly catechesis: ‘Jesus Christ our hope’
Reflecting on the visit of the Magi to the child Jesus, the pope encouraged Christians to follow in the footsteps... Read more
‘On the side of the poor’: Pope, U.S. bishops urge generous immigration policy
In a Feb. 10 letter, Pope Francis urged the U.S. bishops to stay the course in their support for generous... Read more
Students use ‘hands, head, and heart’ to learn dying trades at Vatican art school
The “School of Arts and Crafts” of the Fabbrica di San Pietro is offering a free, six-month training course with... Read more
‘Carlo Acutis, I am in your hands’: Catholic pediatrician recovers from cancer
With a radiant smile, pediatric physician María Dolores Rosique recounts with renewed faith her testimony of healing after overcoming aggressive... Read more
U.S. bishops sue Trump administration over refugee funding freeze
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is suing the Trump administration over what the bishops say is an unlawful suspension... Read more
‘House of David’ series on Prime Video: A new look at Israel’s famous king
A new series telling the story of King David, one of the best-known kings of Israel, will be released on... Read more
Pro-life advocates decry Trump executive order expanding IVF access
The move to expand access to IVF and lower its costs fulfills one of Trump’s campaign promises but puts him... Read more
New report ranks states on family strength, highlighting role in reducing societal issues
The report examined the percentage of adults who are married, have children, and raise them together through their children’s high... Read more
Trump administration to investigate Virginia school districts over transgender policies
The inquiry into the five northern Virginia school divisions marks the first formal investigation into whether schools are complying with... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Europe must rediscover itself to face major challenges
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said that Europe must “rediscover itself” in order to be able to... Read more
Anglican minister ‘concelebrates’ Mass for the installation of Catholic archbishop, takes Communion
The Archdiocese of Chapecó has acknowledged what it called an “isolated incident of inadvertent violation of liturgical norms.” Read more
Franciscan University of Steubenville opens maternity home for students
Guadalupe House is near campus and enables pregnant mothers enrolled at Franciscan University to stay at the house for up... Read more
Chicago priest removed from ministry after allegations of child sexual abuse
The alleged abuse occurred at St. Francis Borgia “approximately 30 years ago,” Cardinal Blase Cupich said in his letter to... Read more
2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage route announced: 3,300 miles from Indy to LA
Organizers on Tuesday announced the full route for the next iteration of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which will begin in... Read more
Diocese of Norwich announces $31 million fund for victims of clergy abuse
In a joint statement, the diocese and a committee of abuse survivors and the Catholic Mutual Relief Society of America... Read more
Synod on Synodality study groups discuss progress at Vatican meeting
Formed in 2024 at Pope Francis’ request, the study groups are intended to deepen the theological, pastoral, and canonical reflections... Read more
Bishops call for unity after deadly attacks in Germany and Austria
In Villach, Austria, a 14-year-old Austrian boy was killed Saturday, Feb. 15, by a 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker in what... Read more
Vatican doctrine chief warns against ‘claim to omnipotence’ of gender ideology
Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández addressed scholars at the Cologne School of Catholic Theology about gender ideology’s “claim to omnipotence.” Read more
Lightning strike sparks fire, destroys Legionaries of Christ home near Atlanta
The building, which housed four priests and three missionaries, is located on Woodsong Trail in Cumming, Georgia, about 40 miles... Read more
