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Bishop in Mongolia will be the youngest cardinal
An Italian who has served as a missionary in Mongolia for nearly 20 years will soon become the world’s youngest... Read more
Pope Francis announces his prayer intention for June 2022
The choice is fitting, since families from around the world will gather in Rome later this month for the World... Read more
Blessed Carlo Acutis’ tomb permanently reopened for public viewing
Visitors to Assisi can once again see the first millennial to be beatified in the Catholic Church, dressed in jeans... Read more
Pope Francis congratulates Queen Elizabeth II on her platinum jubilee
Queen Elizabeth II, England's longest reigning monarch, has met five popes in her lifetime, four of them as queen. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Barron to lead Minnesota diocese
Barron, who runs the Catholic media apostolate Word on Fire, has served as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of... Read more
Tulsa diocese asks for prayers after Oklahoma hospital shooting
The Diocese of Tulsa has requested prayer for all involved in a mass shooting at a medical office building near... Read more
US embassy to Vatican again flies Pride Flag as Biden administration backs 'LGBTQIA+' advocacy
The U.S. Embassy to the Holy See has again flown a Pride Flag, as President Joe Biden reiterated his commitment... Read more
Rep. Chris Smith 'hopeful' fetal tissue research at University of Pittsburgh will be investigated
Representative Chris Smith [R-NJ] says he is hopeful that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will investigate the... Read more
SBA Pro-Life America: Group's new name reflects growing mission
The pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List is embracing a new name: Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America — or SBA... Read more
San Antonio archbishop: The Garcias 'witnessed to the love that comes from God'
In his homily for the Wednesday funeral Mass commemorating the lives of Uvalde shooting victim Irma Garcia and her husband... Read more
Minors seeking abortion in Illinois no longer need notify parents
Minors in Illinois are no longer required to notify an adult before seeking an abortion, as a repeal signed by... Read more
Here's how Catholics will pray for Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee
As the United Kingdom prepares to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years as monarch, the Catholic Bishops’... Read more
Pope Francis: Guarding ‘dead traditions’ is dangerous for the Church’s life
The pope was speaking to participants in an international conference on education. Read more
Vatican finance trial highlights pressure to finalize London deal
Two hearings this week turned the spotlight on the purchase of a luxury London property. Read more
Pope Francis: Bring the love of Jesus’ Sacred Heart ‘to the ends of the earth’
The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Read more
Pope Francis: Old age is a time to rediscover trust in the Lord
The pope was speaking at the general audience in St. Peter’s Square. Read more
Pope Francis names Cardinal Cupich a member of Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship
In 2021, the Chicago archbishop welcomed the publication of Traditionis custodes. Read more
Pope Francis: Do not use wheat as a ‘weapon of war’ in Ukraine
‘Please do not use wheat, a staple food, as a weapon of war,’ he urged at the general audience. Read more
Muslim and Protestant politicians receive Communion at German Catholic event
Organizers of the German March for Life said they were barred from having a stall. Read more
Analysis: Catholic church attacks multiply following Supreme Court leak
The U.S. bishops first began noticing — and tracking — a growing number of attacks targeting Catholic churches in 2020.... Read more
