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Pope Francis: The saints are 'authoritative witnesses of Christian hope'
On the Solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis encouraged everyone to follow the model of the saints, who pursued virtue... Read more
Pope Francis names Archbishop Tomasi delegate to Order of Malta
Pope Francis on Sunday named Archbishop Silvano Maria Tomasi his special delegate to the Order of Malta, following the resignation... Read more
Researchers study ministry and life of Catholic exorcists
A group of European academics have begun to carry out limited new research on the ministry of Catholic exorcists, with... Read more
Fr. Michael McGivney, ‘holy priest’ and Knights of Columbus founder, beatified
Fr. Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, was beatified October 31, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in... Read more
Ahead of beatification, priests reflect on McGivney's priesthood, and the miracle he prayed for
A prayer vigil for priests on the eve of the beatification of Ven. Michael McGivney took place Friday, October 30,... Read more
Brooklyn auxiliary bishop retires, remains as local pastor
The Diocese of Brooklyn announced Friday the retirement of Octavio Cisneros from the office of auxiliary bishop. The Cuban-born bishop... Read more
Despite concerns raised, New Zealand voters back assisted suicide
A strong majority of New Zealand voters approved the legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia for the terminally ill Oct.... Read more
French police make second arrest in Nice attack
An unnamed French official told the New York Times on Friday that police have arrested a 47-year-old man in connection... Read more
Amid protests, Polish president backs abortion for fatal fetal abnormalities
Facing protests across the country after a court ruling prohibiting abortion for fetal abnormalities, the Polish president said Friday he... Read more
Pope Francis says more action coming in fight against Vatican corruption
Pope Francis has said more changes are on the horizon as the Vatican continues to combat financial corruption inside its... Read more
Irish bishops petition government to lift ban on religious gatherings
Irish bishops met with the prime minister this week to petition the government to lift the current coronavirus restrictions on... Read more
Philadelphia archbishop offers prayers, calls for peace after days of unrest
Archbishop Nelson Perez of Philadelphia has offered prayers for the family of a man recently killed in a police shooting,... Read more
Biden touts ‘inspiration’ of Catholic faith, despite abortion and religious freedom positions
Democratic nominee for president Joe Biden said this week that his Catholic faith motivates his political career and underpins his plan... Read more
‘Let Michael be the miracle’ - The baby healed through Fr. McGivney’s prayers
When the Schachle family of Dickson, Tennessee, needed a saint - and a miracle - they called on Fr. Michael... Read more
Congressman urges vigilance on anniversary of anti-trafficking law
Two decades after the enactment of a landmark anti-trafficking law, the threat has evolved during the current pandemic—and so too,... Read more
Italian 'security consultant' freed from jail until Vatican extradition request decided
An Italian woman under investigation by Vatican authorities for suspected embezzlement was released from a jail in Milan on Friday,... Read more
‘Go fix those problems’: Why four Catholics are willing to serve in local public office
Public office is often thankless and demanding. Here's why four Catholics think it's a noble calling. Read more
Deacon ordained in Spanish diocese after a decade of no ordinations
After 10 years without an ordination, the Diocese of Segovia in Spain celebrated the diaconal ordination of Álvaro Marín, a... Read more
Black Nazarene procession in Philippines canceled over coronavirus
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, civil and ecclesial authorities in the Philippines have agreed to cancel the Black Nazarene celebration... Read more
Controversy continues over Scotland's hate crime bill
Amid a contentious debate in Scotland over a proposed hate crimes law, which the Catholic bishops of the country oppose,... Read more
