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'Mosques are springing up everywhere', Congolese bishop says amid fear of Islamization
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been engulfed in a cloud of fear owing to the increasing attacks that... Read more
Stolen 14th-century reliquary found in police raid of art collector’s home in Sicily
Barbara Jatta, director of the Vatican Museums, hailed the rediscovery of the reliquary as “a nearly unprecedented find.” Read more
Charleston diocese, Black colleges seek federal injunction to get COVID-19 relief
A 19th-century constitutional amendment in South Carolina is wrongly blocking coronavirus relief money for Catholic schools, an attorney for the... Read more
Catholic cycling champion who saved Jews during World War II honored in Assisi
Gino Bartali helped to save more than 800 Jews from Nazi persecution. Read more
Pope Francis confirms ex-management consultant as Vatican’s auditor general
Alessandro Cassinis Righini had served as acting auditor general since June 2017. Read more
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Ave Maria law school announces new dean
The Ave Maria School of Law announced its new dean on Tuesday, who will take over the position on June... Read more
Pope Francis to issue apostolic letter on ministry of catechist
The apostolic letter, Antiquum ministerium, will be presented at a press conference on May 11. Read more
Pope Francis: The contemplative dimension of being human gives life flavor
The pope has encouraged Catholics to engage in “loving contemplation,” a practice that “does not need many words.” Read more
‘I offer the pain I’m going through’: Shot Catholic bishop-elect prays for purification of S Sudan diocese
Bishop-elect Christian Carlassare says he is imploring God for an end to “violence, division, [and] selfish desires.” Read more
Court to hear challenge to UK’s Down syndrome abortion law in July
Heidi Crowter, a woman with Down syndrome, and Máire Lea-Wilson, a mother whose 23-month-old son has the genetic condition, are... Read more
Court dismisses Catholic school teacher’s employment discrimination claim
A federal district court dismissed the employment discrimination claim of a New Jersey Catholic school teacher last week, ruling that... Read more
Wealthy corporations back Equality Act stripped of religious freedom protections
Federal LGBT legislation that excludes important religious freedom protections has the backing of over 400 American corporations with trillions of... Read more
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EU to showcase the European history of Rome’s Catholic churches
Weekly walks to 26 of Rome’s churches with historic ties to European nations will take place in May and June. Read more
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Why France is losing one religious building every two weeks
France’s religious heritage is in a precarious state. This is why. Read more
Cardinal Ruini sees ‘risk of schism’ in Germany after Vatican ‘no’ to same-sex blessings
“I hope with all my heart that there will not be any schism, and I pray for this,” said the... Read more
Former altar boy buys Akron church: ‘I’ll make sure it’s still taken care of’
A former altar boy with close family ties to a former Catholic parish in Akron, Ohio, now has a different... Read more
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for May is for the regulation of financial markets
“This situation is unsustainable. It’s dangerous,” Pope Francis said in a video message released May 4. Read more
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Rosary marathon: Nazareth’s Basilica of the Annunciation leads prayer for expectant women and unborn
The basilica marks the spot where tradition holds that the Angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary. Read more
Pope Francis to preside at Mass for Rome’s Burmese community
The pope will celebrate Mass for Burmese Catholics in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, May 16. Read more
Blessed Carlo Acutis’ 30th birthday celebrated by parishes across world
Acutis, who was born on May 3, 1991, is the first millennial to be beatified. Read more
