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Cuban priests urge authorities not to repress planned protests
A group of Cuban priests signed a letter addressed to the Cuban authorities Wednesday urging them not to use violence... Read more
Military spouse 'virtual date night' video series launched on Veterans Day
To coincide with Veterans Day, a marriage ministry has launched a free “virtual date night” video series specifically for military... Read more
Canonization cause of Archbishop Teofilo Camomot advances
The Theological Commission of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints affirmed Tuesday the heroic virtues of Archbishop Teofilo Camomot,... Read more
Report on abuse in Church in US: Recent cases rare, but historical numbers show painful legacy
There are signs of progress in efforts to prevent sexual abuse of children, with under two dozen new allegations of... Read more
Vatican calls for ‘clear roadmap’ as climate summit enters final stretch
The Vatican said that ‘various gaps’ had emerged at COP26 in Scotland. Read more
Pope Francis fields Vatican soccer team in friendly match against Roma minority
The soccer match is intended to counter racism and discrimination. Read more
Catholic cathedral hit by artillery shelling in Burma
A Catholic cathedral in the Diocese of Phekhone in Burma’s Shan state was among several structures that were reportedly hit... Read more
Pope Francis: Failure to integrate migrants can create serious problems
The pope referred to a 2016 terror attack in Belgium. Read more
Pope Francis: Care for creation is one of the ‘great moral issues of our time’
The pope said he regretting not being able to attend the UN climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, Read more
Catholics invited to make pilgrimage in Dante’s footsteps in anniversary year
Dante’s Walk is a 235-mile route between the Italian cities of Ravenna and Florence. Read more
Meet the Navy veteran who became a Sister of Life: ‘My heart was made for something more’
Sister Maris Stella once served her country. Now, she's dedicating her life to serving God. Read more
Cleveland priest sentenced to life in prison for child pornography, exploitation
On Tuesday, Father Robert McWilliams was sentenced to life in prison on convictions of sex trafficking of youths under 18,... Read more
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader calls for ‘fervent prayer’ for end to Belarus border crisis
Thousands of migrants are seeking entry to Poland. Read more
Number of foreign-born Catholic priests in Italy continues to rise
The total number of priests has falled by 11% in the last decade. Read more
Knights of Columbus volunteers sending rugged prayer books to military personnel
Volunteers and some military members in the Knights of Columbus delivered the first 100,000 copies of a prayer book’s new... Read more
The poor will be at the heart of Pope Francis’ fifth visit to Assisi
The pope will travel to the hometown of his namesake, St. Francis, on Nov. 12. Read more
Cardinal and police chief agree to create group reviewing last rites access for priests at crime scenes
The agreement was reached in the wake of lawmaker Sir David Amess’ death. Read more
Pope Francis' upcoming meeting with Indigenous delegation a step toward healing, Canadian bishops say
A delegation to include 25 to 30 representatives from Canada's Indigenous populations and a small number of bishops is scheduled... Read more
Costa Rican diocese orders canonical closure of Benedictine monastery
The Diocese of Cartago has ordered the canonical closure of the San José Benedictine Monastery, a diocesan foundation that had... Read more
Catholic Church in Belarus urges prayers for migrants
The Church's website said that ‘a real humanitarian crisis is unfolding on the borders of our country.’ Read more
