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Vatican Radio to launch web radio on 90th anniversary
Vatican Radio will launch a 24-hour web radio to mark its 90th anniversary on Friday. Read more
Catholic bishop: World Youth Day 2023 an ‘opportunity to renew hope’ after pandemic
The Catholic bishop overseeing preparations for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, has said that the event will be... Read more
Vatican: Institutionalization of elderly a mark of ‘throwaway culture’
The Vatican called on Tuesday for a rethinking of elder care in a document arguing that the elderly are best... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of bishop who called for council to discuss women priests
Pope Francis on Monday accepted the resignation of a Swiss bishop who recently called for a council to discuss women... Read more
After major donation, Missouri Catholic school teachers, staff to get bonus
Catholic school teachers and other school employees of the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri will get a bonus, thanks to... Read more
Bishops pray for Colombian nun kidnapped four years ago
The president of the Department of Missions at the Colombian Bishops’ Conference marked the fourth anniversary of the kidnapping of... Read more
US bishops adjust liturgical translation following concern of CDW
The US bishops' conference last week decreed that in the translation of the conclusion of collects in the Roman Missal,... Read more
Former employee of pro-life organizations arrested in DC on child pornography charges
Pro-life organizations have reacted to the arrest and apparent confession of a former employee on child pornography allegations, emphasizing the... Read more
Vatican releases logo of Pope Francis' trip to Iraq
As Pope Francis’ trip to Iraq becomes more likely, the Holy See Press Office released Feb. 8 the logo for... Read more
West Virginia bishop revives lay-led advisory council
The Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston is reviving a lay-led advisory council as part of reforms following the 2018 departure of disgraced... Read more
Catholic groups announce virtual pilgrimage to Holy Land
Several Catholic groups have opened on-line registration for a free virtual pilgrimage, where pilgrims may experience the culture and prayer... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Iraqi cathedral burned by Islamic State
The Great Al-Tahira Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Bakhdida was charred black inside after the Islamic State set it aflame after... Read more
Pope Francis tells diplomats 'right to life' is a foundational human right
Pope Francis told diplomats at the Vatican Monday that it is “painful” for him to see more countries move away... Read more
Pope Francis prays for stability in Burma as protestors condemn coup
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for justice and national stability in Burma as tens of thousands protest the Feb. 1 military... Read more
American seminary in Rome to defend itself against lawsuit alleging ‘predatory homosexuality’
The American seminary in Rome has said it will defend itself “vigorously” against a lawsuit filed by a former student... Read more
Supreme Court rebukes California's strict coronavirus rules for churches
California’s strict coronavirus rules banning indoor worship were blocked and revised by a U.S. Supreme Court injunction late Friday night,... Read more
Pope Francis calls Focolare Movement to 'dynamic fidelity' after election of new president
Pope Francis on Saturday encouraged the Focolare Movement to have “dynamic fidelity” as the third president of the international Catholic... Read more
Bridgeport's Bishop Caggiano named next Legatus head chaplain
Bishop Frank Caggiano of Bridgeport has been named the next chaplain of Legatus International, a Catholic business leaders’ association with... Read more
Pope Francis names religious sister, priest as under-secretaries of the Synod of Bishops
Pope Francis Saturday appointed a Spanish priest and a French religious sister as under-secretaries of the Synod of Bishops. Read more
Does a pontifical foundation use Pope Francis to spread gender ideology?
The Scholas Occurrentes Pontifical Foundation, which states that its goal is to create a new vision for the education of... Read more
