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The Rome church where you can venerate St. Valentine’s skull
When most people think of romantic love, a third-century skull crowned with flowers probably does not spring to mind --... Read more
Mexican bishops pray for 13 pilgrims killed in road accident
The Mexican Bishops Conference expressed its solidarity and offered prayers for the relatives of the 13 pilgrims who died Jan.... Read more
2,800 Catholics sign Traditional Latin Mass petition delivered to Arlington bishop
Nearly 2,800 supporters of the Traditional Latin Mass have signed a petition addressed to Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington. The... Read more
Catholic Church in France raises $22 million for abuse victims
The Catholic Church in France has secured more than $22 million in compensation for victims of child sex abuse. Read more
Pope Francis to Italy’s tax agency: Public money should serve the common good
“Let us work so that the culture of the common good may grow,” Pope Francis told the Italian Revenue Agency. Read more
After talks, Order of Malta Grand Chancellor says: ‘I am confident that we are now on the right path’
Pope Francis instructed the Order of Malta to reform its constitution and religious life in 2017. Read more
Dominican priest killed in Vietnam
Father Giuse (Joseph) Trần Ngọc Thanh, O.P., was killed in a knife attack on Saturday. Read more
Catholic Schools Week 2022: Here's what you need to know
Catholic schools have dramatically impacted the life of the U.S., beginning with that started by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Catholic... Read more
Pope Francis: 'The Lord always surprises us'
Pope Francis encouraged people to be open to the newness Jesus wants to bring in their daily lives and to... Read more
Pope Francis congratulates Italy’s president on re-election
Sergio Mattarella, 80, was elected for a second seven-year term as Italy's president on Saturday. Read more
Pope Francis to workers: Turn to St Joseph during Covid-19 pandemic
Pope Francis encouraged workers to turn to St. Joseph for guidance during the Covid-19 pandemic, during an audience at the... Read more
Catholic cop wins $75K settlement after suspension for praying at abortion clinic
The city of Louisville, Ky., is paying a local police officer a $75,000 settlement after he was suspended for praying... Read more
Meet the women with ‘I Regret My Abortion’ signs at the March for Life
As younger women they made a fateful choice to have abortions. Now they want to share their stories so other... Read more
Expert urges attention to persecuted Christians as bishops decry Islamist violence in Nigeria
Victims of persecution in Nigeria must be listened to, an expert on the persecution of Christians told students at the... Read more
Bloody Sunday anniversary a time to remember, and forgive, Derry bishop says
Fifty years ago, the Bloody Sunday massacre resulted in many reactions: lies, anger, and a misplaced desire to forget the... Read more
Funeral Mass for NYPD officer held at St Patrick's Cathedral
NYPD Officer Jason Rivera, 22, was remembered on Friday as a dedicated police officer whose life was cut short in... Read more
This pro-life ministry in St Louis is helping bring an end to abortion
Tucked away near the Forest Park neighborhood of St. Louis is a brick, three-story convent dedicated to Our Lady of... Read more
Catholic charity calls for day of prayer for Myanmar on coup anniversary
Armed forces seized power on Feb. 1, 2021. Read more
Holy Land’s Catholic bishops invite Orthodox leaders to contribute to synodal path
They invited their counterparts to share their ‘wisdom and experience.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Being ‘properly informed’ on COVID-19 vaccines is a ‘human right’
‘Fake news has to be refuted, but individual persons must always be respected,’ he told a Catholic fact-checking group. Read more
