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UK lawmaker proposes adding ‘Amess amendment’ on last rites to bill
The amendment would ensure that Catholic priests can administer the last rites at crime scenes. Read more
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa launches synodal process in Holy Land
The process will open simultaneously in Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and Cyprus. Read more
Number of Catholics in Asia and Africa continues to rise
The Catholic Church grew by 15 million people worldwide in 2019. Read more
Cardinal Tagle: Digital evangelization cannot replace personal encounter
He was speaking at a press conference presenting World Mission Day 2021. Read more
When will Bl. Charles de Foucauld be canonized?
‘Only the date is missing,’ his postulator told CNA. Read more
Benedict XVI is ‘full of zest for life,’ says Archbishop Gänswein
The archbishop said the 94-year-old is ‘stable in his physical weakness.’ Read more
Missouri Christian church wins settlement over coronavirus restrictions on worship
A Kansas City-area Baptist megachurch has reached a $150,000 settlement with the county over coronavirus restrictions, with the church claiming... Read more
Bishop in Cameroon shocked by shooting death of young girl, lynching of policeman
The Bishop of Buea has condemned both the Thursday shooting death of a young girl at a police checkpoint in... Read more
Two priests in Lincoln diocese reassigned with restrictions, following review of alleged misconduct
Two priests in the Diocese of Lincoln are being reassigned to ministry with restrictions, following diocesan review of accusations of... Read more
After Catholic football coach was fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine, lawyer alleges anti-religious animus
The former Washington State University football coach, a Catholic, intends to sue the school after he was refused a religious... Read more
Synod on Synodality a learning opportunity for Catholic Church, Archbishop Gomez says
The upcoming gatherings of Catholics for a synodal process are important opportunities for outreach, support, and communication, according to Archbishop... Read more
Poland commemorates anniversary of Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko’s martyrdom
The blessed was killed on Oct. 19, 1984. Read more
Pope Francis officially recognizes Amazon region ecclesial conference
The Amazon synod’s final document called for the new body to be created. Read more
Rector Fr. Peter Harman to end term at North American College seminary in Rome
Fr. Peter Harman has led Rome’s American seminary since 2016. Read more
Pro-life groups must 'wake up' in support of pro-life Democrats, former congressman says
Pro-life Americans must do more to support embattled pro-life Democrats, said Catholic former Democratic congressman Dan Lipinski who is reportedly... Read more
Catholic leader says his archdiocese won’t take part in global synodal process, citing ‘ideological’ risk
His archdiocese is one of the world’s smallest. Read more
Pope Francis wants seminarians to read this letter from a clerical abuse survivor
The letter urges them to ‘Please be a good priest.’ Read more
Godfather ban: Sicilian Catholic diocese suspends naming of godparents at baptism for 3 years
A decree issued by the archbishop of Catania came into full effect this month. Read more
Vatican launches prayer website ‘to accompany’ Synod on Synodality
The app Click To Pray will also promote prayer for the synodal process. Read more
Pope Francis thanks child for impromptu ‘lesson’ at general audience
The boy approached the pope during his weekly catechesis. Read more
