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Patriarch Pizzaballa makes solemn entry into the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa made a solemn entry into the Church of the Holy Sepulchre Friday as the new Latin Patriarch... Read more
Pro-life research group rates ‘encouraging’ COVID vaccine development
A pro-life research group has clarified which of the leading COVID vaccine candidates in the United States have not used... Read more
Chaput says denying Biden Communion is ‘pastoral’ not ‘political’
Archbishop Charles Chaput said that Catholic president-elect Joe Biden should not receive Holy Communion because of his support for the... Read more
USAID gives $900,000 to feed the hungry in Italy amid pandemic
The United States’ international aid agency has given a $900,000 grant to a Catholic group to provide food to people... Read more
Vatican guide for bishops addresses common challenges to Christian unity
The Vatican published Friday a guide with suggestions for Catholic bishops to promote unity with other Christian communities, and offering... Read more
Notre-Dame choir to return to fire-damaged cathedral for Christmas concert
Notre-Dame Cathedral choir will return to the damaged cathedral on Christmas Eve to perform a concert that will be broadcast... Read more
Benedict XVI has not lost his voice, says Archbishop Gänswein
Archbishop Georg Gänswein has denied media reports that Benedict XVI has lost his voice. Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Ottawa Archbishop Terrence Prendergast at age of 76
Pope Francis accepted Friday the resignation of 76-year-old Canadian Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, S.J., and confirmed his successor as Archbishop of... Read more
Pope Francis establishes worldwide prayer network as Vatican body
Pope Francis has established the global network that promotes his monthly prayer intentions as a Vatican body. Read more
Australian Catholic bishops establish new agency to fight abuse
On Thursday, the Catholic bishops of Australia and two other Catholic entities launched Australian Catholic Safeguarding Limited, a company charged... Read more
Christian aid group applauds investigation into forced conversions, marriages in Pakistan
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered an investigation into the forced conversion of women and girls from the country’s... Read more
South Dakota resumes abortions after 7-month hiatus
Abortions are again being performed in South Dakota, following a seven-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Should prisoners be first, or last in line for COVID vaccine?
As public officials debate whether prison populations should be among the first or last to receive a COVID vaccine, ethicists... Read more
Pro-life is pro-woman, incoming Catholic congresswoman says
The growing number of pro-life women in Congress demonstrates the growing consensus that opposition to abortion is part of a holistic... Read more
Analysis: Is there a road back for Cardinal Becciu?
Despite his attempts to fight his way back to credibility, there seems little prospect of a return to favor for the... Read more
Former Vatican court president Giuseppe Dalla Torre dies at 77
Giuseppe Dalla Torre, a jurist who retired last year after more than 20 years as president of the Vatican City... Read more
Scholar: Paper books essential for kids' developing brains
A Catholic scholar who specializes in dyslexia has warned that children must be exposed to physical books - and not... Read more
Supreme Court vacates ruling on California church closures
The Supreme Court has accepted an appeal by California churches against the state’s coronavirus restrictions, sending the case back to... Read more
Catholic bishops welcome ‘realistic’ new measures for public Masses in France
Bishops in France have welcomed new government measures that will allow more people to attend public Masses during Advent. Read more
Polish Catholic leader to European Parliament: There can be no compromise on the right to life
A Catholic archbishop spoke out Wednesday after the European Parliament passed a resolution condemning Poland’s pro-life laws. Read more
