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Philippines cancels Black Nazarene procession again, citing COVID-19
Philippine authorities are canceling the country’s “Black Nazarene” procession — an annual event where millions of Catholics accompany a revered... Read more
What is the 'Black Nazarene'? Here's the fascinating history of this centuries-old tradition
Filipino devotion to the image of a dark image of Jesus Christ kneeling on one knee and carrying a large... Read more
Pope Francis remembers late Spanish cardinal as a ‘devoted pastor’
Cardinal Francisco Álvarez Martínez died at the age of 96. Read more
Despite censorship, Heartbeat International's Abortion Pill Reversal program is saving lives
Jor-El Godsey, president of Heartbeat International, says that last year's unexpected growth in women seeking to keep their babies and... Read more
Archbishop offers condolences to those mourning after Philadelphia fire
Following a fire in a Philadelphia apartment building that killed at least 13 on Wednesday, the city's archbishop offered condolences... Read more
'Hail Full of Grace!': Colorado resident pens reflection after losing home in Marshall Fire
On Dec. 30, a fast-moving wildfire destroyed approximately 1,000 homes and structures in Louisville, Superior and unincorporated Boulder County. Among... Read more
Pope Francis receives manifesto challenging German ‘Synodal Way’
The pope was presented with the document after his general audience. Read more
Pope Francis: Society loses when ‘dogs and cats take the place of children’
The general audience featured a circus performance. Read more
In India, Missionaries of Charity ration food after government blocks foreign funds
The Missionaries of Charity have begun to ration their distribution of food and other items to the poor in the... Read more
Bishop appointed for Spain's Diocese of Solsona
Pope Francis on Monday appointed Bishop Francisco Simón Conesa Ferrer as Bishop of Solsona. The Spanish diocese had been vacated... Read more
NYT report fuels concerns that many abortions are based on false test results
Prenatal tests that show an unborn child to have serious developmental problem frequently lead to abortion. Yet an investigation by... Read more
Federal judge issues injunction over military COVID vaccine mandate
A federal judge on Monday issued a preliminary injunction against the Biden administration and the Department of Defense over their... Read more
Ireland to follow France in offering free contraception to women under 25
The move underlines the rapid social changes in Ireland in recent years. Read more
Pope Francis’ January 2022 prayer intention is for victims of religious persecution
The pope called persecution ‘inhuman’ and ‘insane.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Visiting the sick is a Christian imperative
‘How many sick and elderly people are living at home and waiting for a visit!’ Read more
English cardinal grateful to be honored by queen in annual New Year’s list
Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald received the award for interfaith work. Read more
3 Rome events to look forward to in 2022
Despite the pandemic, the Eternal City is preparing to host several joyful events. Read more
Catholic Church in Poland plans to reach out to young people in 2022
Other priorities include helping people in need and synodal consultations. Read more
His fellow Democrats want him to resign because he's pro-life, but Aaron Oliver won't budge
Aaron Oliver thinks it's possible to be pro-life and a loyal Democrat. The leaders of his party think otherwise, and... Read more
Pope Francis at the Angelus: God wants to live with us and in us
The pope was speaking at the Sunday Angelus. Read more
