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Analysis: Possible deal could 'enlarge the cage' of Chinese Catholics, Vatican sources say
In the Vatican, there is a saying about China: “China has the sharp end of the stick. Any time the... Read more
Communist-backed Chinese paper weighs in on possible China-Vatican deal
A Chinese newspaper with close ties to the nation's communist party has added its voice to the discussion of a... Read more
Holy See to participate in Olympic opening ceremony, IOC strategy session
A delegation from the Holy See is in South Korea this week to participate in the opening of the Winter... Read more
Vatican congregation approves miracle, opening door to Paul VI’s canonization
On Tuesday the Congregation for the Causes of Saints approved the second miracle needed for the canonization of Blessed Pope... Read more
Germain Grisez had ‘a lively sense of Providence,’ long-time friend says
A longtime friend of distinguished theologian Germain Grisez will celebrate the scholar’s funeral Tuesday, at St. Anthony Shrine Roman Catholic... Read more
This Lent, revive your enthusiasm for the faith, Pope says
In his message for the upcoming Lenten season, Pope Francis urged people to renew their enthusiasm for the faith, using... Read more
RISE up and be a man – 30 day challenge builds masculine and Catholic habits
A new 30-day challenge maps out daily actions for men hoping to live authentic masculine Catholicism by reclaiming the identities... Read more
Neocatechumenal Way: Kiko Argüello announces successor to Carmen Hernandez
During an international retreat of the Neocatechumenal Way held in Porto San Giorgio, Italy, Kiko Argüello announced Feb. 2 that... Read more
Marriage Encounter movement celebrates 50 years of strengthening marriages
Worldwide Marriage Encounter celebrates 50-year anniversary. Read more
As alumni claim sexual assault is mishandled, Christendom College vows to improve
Following allegations that Christendom College mishandled student sexual assault reports, the college’s administration has said it is committed to doing... Read more
Portland archbishop celebrates marriage Mass after call for new family initiatives
On Saturday, Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland, Oregon celebrated a Mass for marriage, after calling for new marriage initiatives in... Read more
Pope, Turkish president, discuss Middle East in first Vatican meeting
On Monday, Pope Francis and the president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, met at the Vatican, discussing the situation in... Read more
A 2015 letter detailed allegations against Barros. Did the Pope receive it?
A Chilean survivor of sexual abuse says that he wrote a to Pope Francis letter in 2015, claiming that Bishop... Read more
Catholic school principal named new auxiliary bishop of Atlanta
Pope Francis has appointed Marist School principal Father Joel Konzen, S.M., to serve as an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese... Read more
Pope announces day of prayer, fasting for Congo and South Sudan
On Sunday Pope Francis announced that the first Friday of Lent would be a day of prayer and fasting for... Read more
Vatican-China bishops deal is 'imminent', sources say
Several sources familiar with a proposed deal between the Chinese government and the Holy See have said the landmark agreement... Read more
Debate IRL: Douthat/Faggioli debate moves from Twitter to Fordham campus
After public disagreement in dueling op-eds, and frequent disagreements on Twitter, one could be forgiven for expecting the debate between... Read more
Analysis: Questioning Humanae Vitae? The Vatican has already had its say
Since Bl. Paul VI’s encyclical Humanae Vitae was published 50 years ago, it has sparked wide-ranging debates, and frequent calls... Read more
Denver archbishop spotlights Humanae Vitae in new pastoral letter
In a new pastoral letter honoring the 50-year anniversary of Humanae Vitae, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver underscored the... Read more
