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Atlanta archdiocese to end Sunday Mass dispensation
The archdiocese of Atlanta announced an end date to the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. While... Read more
Is the Vatican’s new judicial activism good for the Holy See?
The Vatican judicial system is pursuing cases of financial wrongdoing like never before. But there is a downside. Read more
Pope Francis changes law to allow Vatican City court to judge cardinals, bishops
The pope has amended part of a law issued last year regulating the Vatican City’s judicial system. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of President Biden’s home diocese
Msgr. William Koenig succeeds Bishop William Francis Malooly, who has led the diocese since 2008. Read more
Pope Francis praises Venezuela’s ‘doctor of the poor’ ahead of beatification
Pope Francis sent a video message marking the beatification of José Gregorio Hernández. Read more
Public Masses to resume in Ireland from May 10 with 50-person limit
The 50-person limit will apply regardless of church size. Read more
Swiss campaigners secure same-sex marriage referendum
More than 61,000 signatures were collected in favor of giving Switzerland’s 8.5 million population a final say on the law. Read more
Sri Lanka's government proposes burqa ban
Despite concerns from religious rights groups, the Sri Lanka government is planning to introduced a ban on the wearing in... Read more
German bishops’ leader: Day of same-sex blessings not ‘helpful’
A nationwide event in defiance of the Vatican’s “no” to blessings for same-sex couples will take place on May 10. Read more
USCCB has 'nothing in the works' on Biden and Communion
Recent reports that the US Conference of Catholic Bishops may at their spring general assembly press pro-abortion Catholic politicians not... Read more
Vatican accused of investing in companies making ‘morning-after pill’
An Italian investigative news program claimed that the Vatican’s treasury invested millions in pharmaceutical companies. Read more
Ecuadorian court approves decriminalizing abortion in cases of rape
The Constitutional Court of Ecuador ruled Wednesday to approve the decriminalization of abortion in cases of rape. Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences after death of South Korean Cardinal Cheong
The cardinal sought to bring peace and unification to the Korean peninsula. Read more
In anti-corruption law, Pope Francis seeks to quash Vatican ‘envelope’ culture with ban on gifts over $50
The new regulation is part of a sweeping new anti-corruption law. Read more
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Polish Catholics commemorate fifth of diocesan priests killed in World War II
Around 2,000 of Poland’s 10,000 diocesan priests perished during the Nazi German occupation. Read more
Texas bill proposes longer waiting limit for divorce: a small step to strengthen marriage?
A Texas legislator has again proposed extending the waiting limit on no-fault divorce, a proposal that has drawn support from... Read more
Arizona disability abortion ban will protect mothers and unborn babies, Catholic bishops say
The Catholic bishops of Arizona on Tuesday applauded the passage of an expansive state law that they say will help... Read more
14 years of legal abortion in Mexico City called a government 'failure'
Fourteen years after the legalization of abortion up to the 12th week of pregnancy in Mexico City, a local pro-life... Read more
Five Catholic priests in Indian diocese die of COVID-19 in 10 days
One bishop said: “I have seven priests in hospital right now, and those are the lucky ones who found a... Read more
Scottish bishops' leader laments ‘disturbing’ public worship ban in Ireland
Bishop Hugh Gilbert said that “to enact legislation that criminalizes those who gather to celebrate Holy Mass is indeed extreme... Read more
