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Polish Catholic shrine leads global prayer marathon for end of pandemic
May 3 marks the Feast of the Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland, and Constitution Day, a national holiday. Read more
Pope Francis presides at consistory for canonization of blesseds
The vote allows a date to be set for a Mass of canonization. Read more
Pope Francis to open event on Italy’s demographic decline
The country’s birth rate has hit a historic low. Read more
Blood of St. Januarius liquefies in Naples
Naples archdiocese announced that the miraculous event took place at 5.18 p.m. local time on May 2. Read more
Major archbishop: ‘Ukraine is expecting the Holy Father to visit’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said the pope could visit the Eastern European country despite the pandemic. Read more
Papal Foundation announces $9m in grants for charitable projects
The Papal Foundation announced April 28 they will be distributing $9.2 million in grants to dioceses in 64 countries in... Read more
Pope Francis: 'A truly Christian life bears witness to Christ'
"After Jesus ascended to the Father, it is the task of the disciples – it is our task – to... Read more
Louisiana diocese ends mask requirement at Mass, but bishop advises 'continued vigilance'
"The pandemic’s hold on our state, country and world has not completely subsided, and the fight against this virus continues..." Read more
'Hope for the future': Pope Francis asks Mary to intercede for end to pandemic
"Mother of Help, welcome us under your mantle and protect us, sustain us in the hour of trial, and ignite... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone: Catholics supporting abortion should not present themselves for Holy Communion
Archbishop of San Francisco Salvatore J. Cordileone released on May 1, 2021 a pastoral letter about the worthiness required for... Read more
Vatican adds seven invocations to Litany of St. Joseph
The Congregation for Divine Worship said "it appeared opportune to update the Litany in honor of Saint Joseph, approved by... Read more
As epidemic wanes, New York archdiocese schools plan for full reopening
“Our children have been learning and have been safe!” the superintendent said. Read more
‘Rosary bishop’ says Pope Francis’ May prayer marathon feels like ‘divine confirmation’
“This is what we ourselves had been doing, starting three years ago,” said Bishop John Keenan. Read more
With 'message of hope,' consecration of California to St. Joseph coming to multiple churches
“In these very difficult times, we need a message of hope, and all families, marriages, men, women, children, bishops, priests,... Read more
Finnish MP faces criminal charges after tweeting Bible verse
Päivi Räsänen said: “I cannot accept that voicing my religious beliefs could mean imprisonment.” Read more
Safeguarding expert: Guidelines are ‘in vain’ if not upheld by Church powers
Fr. Hans Zollner, S.J, explains why Rome’s Center for Child Protection is becoming an anthropology institute. Read more
Pope names new Colorado Springs bishop: a Nebraska priest 'fascinated by Jesus Christ'
“I invite you to become fascinated by the Lord… I can’t wait to see what he does with us.” Read more
Pope Francis to Catholic associations: ‘The Lord counts on your boldness’
The pope urged the groups to beware of “the trap of organizational charts.” Read more
Ukraine’s president: Vatican would be the ideal place for meeting with Putin
“The Holy See is a moral authority on a global level which has always effectively played the role of mediator,”... Read more
Pro-life former congressman: Catholics in politics need to be ‘different’
A Catholic former Democratic congressman said that President Biden’s pro-abortion policies flout what it means to live as a Catholic... Read more
