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Pope Francis told Bishop Bätzing: We don’t need 2 Evangelical churches in Germany
The pope recalled his remark during a conversation with the editors of Jesuit journals. Read more
Pope Francis: There are many ‘restorers’ in the US who do not accept Vatican II
‘Restorationism has come to gag the Council,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis: Russia’s use of mercenaries in Ukraine is ‘monstrous’
In a new interview, the pope suggested the Ukraine war was ‘perhaps somehow either provoked or not prevented.’ Read more
Expert says Nigerian Christians no longer view the U.S. as a 'credible partner'
The claim that the Pentecost Sunday attack was related merely to resources, land, or climate change is "absurd," Stephen Rasche... Read more
U.S. bishops urge action following church, pro-life pregnancy attacks
The bishops say “each of us must choose the path of peace and open our hearts to the love that... Read more
June assembly a chance for U.S. bishops to grow 'intellectually, pastorally, and spiritually'
Every three years, the bishops set aside their usual June assembly business and focus instead on recollection and fraternity. Read more
Nearly naked activist shouting pro-abortion chants disrupts Mass in Michigan
“Overturn Roe? Hell, no!” the woman shouted. In turn, a man in the church chanted, “Abortion kills babies!" Read more
Rector of German Catholic seminary found dead
The Diocese of Limburg said: ‘We have lost a committed and much-appreciated pastor.’ Read more
Vatican’s financial watchdog sees rise in suspicious activity reports in 2021
ASIF received 104 suspicious activity reports in 2021, compared to 89 the year before. Read more
After postposting Africa trip, Pope Francis says: ‘We will bring Kinshasa to St. Peter’s’
The pope hopes to celebrate Mass for Rome’s Congolese community on July 3. Read more
Nigerian Catholic bishop to Irish president: Church massacre not linked to climate change
The bishop said Michael D. Higgins’ ‘reasons for this gruesome massacre are incorrect and far-fetched.’ Read more
Pope Francis won’t preside at Corpus Christi Mass and procession due to knee pain
The 85-year-old pope has made public appearances in a wheelchair since May 5. Read more
Meet the friars who have been praying to St. Anthony daily for 100 years
June 13 is the feast day of St. Anthony of Padua. Read more
Pope Francis: The Trinity inspires us 'to live with others and for others'
Celebrating the Trinity is “not so much a theological exercise, but a revolution in our way of life,” the pope... Read more
Pope Francis praises 'example of faith' of newly beatified Polish nuns martyred in WWII
Sister Paschalis Jahn and nine fellow Elizabethan sisters were beatified Saturday in Wroclaw, Poland. Read more
Rep. Chris Smith calls ‘modern slavery’ of human trafficking a pro-life issue
A bi-partisan bill would provide $1 billion over five years for anti-trafficking education and prosecution efforts. Read more
Expressing 'great sorrow,' Pope Francis apologizes for postponed Africa trip
The pope apologized Sunday for having to call off his July visit to Congo and South Sudan due to his... Read more
Afghan Christians: Where are they now?
Escaping the Taliban was only their first hurdle. Now many are stuck in legal limbo. Read more
Who, or what, is 'Jane's Revenge'? A look at the group invoked in pro-abortion vandalism
Some say the name is an apparent reference to an illegal abortion procurement ring in the 1960s and '70s. Read more
Pope Francis thanks army brigade for protecting pilgrims to the Vatican
Pope Francis said he hoped the soldiers' time in Rome was spiritually fruitful. Read more
