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Sainthood cause opened for Filipino priest killed by Islamists in 2000
Fr. Rhoel Gallardo died after being held for 43 days by the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group. Read more
Cardinals’ council discusses pandemic recovery, curial reform with Pope Francis
The seven members of the Council of Cardinals met online. Read more
Biden's National Day of Prayer proclamation lacks mention of God
US President Joe Biden issued on Wednesday the annual proclamation of a National Day of Prayer, without mentioning any deity... Read more
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Baton Rouge diocese to celebrate 60th anniversary by celebrating St Joseph
The Diocese of Baton Rouge plans to celebrate the Year of St. Joseph in conjunction with its 60th anniversary. Read more
Catholic bioethicist laments HHS removal of restrictions on fetal tissue research
A Catholic bioethicist has repeated his objection to the Biden administration’s decision that the National Institutes of Health no longer... Read more
Nigerian priest thought missing resurfaces after followers storm episcopal residence
A priest of the Diocese of Enugu who founded Adoration Ministry resurfaced Wednesday, hours after his followers stormed the episcopal... Read more
Anthony Fauci, Deepak Chopra speak at first day of Vatican health conference
Fauci spoke about the evolution of the scientific community’s response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Read more
Jesuits in Chile to compensate four victims of sexual abuse by former priest
Four victims sexually abused by former priest Jaime Guzmán Astaburuaga will be compensated with 15 million pesos each (about $21,000). Read more
German Catholic bishops’ leader: We are not ‘schismatics’
Bishop Bätzing said the German Church remains close to Rome, despite tensions over same-sex blessings, Communion for Protestants, and the... Read more
Pope Francis to hold general audience with the public on May 12
For the past six months, the pope has held his Wednesday audiences in the library of the Apostolic Palace. Read more
‘We are ready to give up our lives’: 34 new Swiss Guards take oath to protect the pope
One new Swiss Guard said: “I’ve always wanted to serve God in a way, and I wanted to serve the... Read more
Swedish hospital praised for halting gender-transitioning for children under 16
Swedish doctors will no longer prescribe hormones or drugs to halt or delay puberty for children under the age of... Read more
Pope Francis sends video message to Argentina for feast of Our Lady of Lujan
“I will accompany you from here,” Pope Francis said in the video published on May 6. Read more
Pope Francis: Migrants bearing brunt of ‘aggressive’ nationalism and ‘radical individualism’
The pope made the comment in his message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Read more
‘Security consultant’ says Cardinal Becciu asked her to compile ‘files’ on Vatican personnel
Cecilia Marogna made the allegation in an interview aired on an Italian investigative news program. Read more
Cardinal virtues set the Catholic University Cardinals apart
College football is an intense competition that challenges young men to push their abilities to the limits. Catholic University of... Read more
In Iowa, progress for pro-life constitutional amendment
Iowa lawmakers have laid the groundwork for a proposed state constitutional amendment to prevent recognition of abortion as a legal... Read more
Reform may be coming to the chapter of St. Peter’s Basilica
That members of the chapter of St. Peter’s Basilica were prevented from participating in Pope Francis' rosary for the end... Read more
Montreal archbishop appoints ombudsman to oversee abuse complaints
The Archdiocese of Montreal announced Wednesday the appointment of an independent ombudsman, Marie Christine Kirouac, to receive all complaints of... Read more
Priest gave general absolution to Mexico City metro victims
Fr. Juan Ortiz has said he managed to reach the scene of the accident on a metro overpass in Mexico... Read more
