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Jubilee of Hope: Missionaries of Mercy priests celebrate Mass in Rome
The Mass for the Jubilee of Priests instituted as Missionaries of Mercy was celebrated on Sunday at the Basilica of... Read more
Pope Francis in Sunday Angelus: Jesus heals our wounds so we can love others
The Holy Father expressed his heartfelt thanks to all who reflect the “image of the Savior” and work as “instruments... Read more
Notre Dame to honor Catholic Charities president for ‘faith-filled service’
Established in 1883 and granted annually, the school’s Laetare Medal is “the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American... Read more
Cardinal’s role in effort to ‘resignify’ Franco era war monument sparks controversy
Cardinal José Cobo is defending his role as an interlocutor between the Vatican and the Spanish government in the process... Read more
Lebanon will soon have its own ‘camino,’ once traveled by Christ and the Romans
The Caminos Lebanon project seeks to highlight Lebanon’s rich religious heritage by creating a comprehensive network of pilgrimage trails. Read more
Vatican-backed program to restore Catholic parishes ‘for generations to come’
The Pulte Family Charitable Foundation has announced the launch of the Catholic Initiative to help ensure the continuation of Catholic... Read more
Missionaries of Mercy gather in Rome as Pope Francis praises their ‘ministry of forgiveness’
Pope Francis reflected on the profound connection between mercy and hope in his message. Read more
Christian communities in Israel face growing hostility, annual report reveals
On March 27, in Jerusalem, the Rossing Center for Education and Dialogue presented findings from its annual report, “Attacks on... Read more
Nunciature in El Salvador issues correction for liturgical abuse
The apostolic nunciature in El Salvador issued a correction for irregularities during a Mass marking the 45th anniversary of the... Read more
Bishop calls for peace in South Sudan as country’s first vice president reportedly arrested
Amid rising tensions in Africa’s youngest country and reports that the country’s first vice president was arrested, Bishop Christian Carlassare... Read more
Inspired by John Paul II, Catholic maternal health organization celebrates 30 years
MaterCare International celebrates 30 years of supporting ethical maternal health care in developing regions around the globe, thanks to St.... Read more
Cardinal calls on Iraqi Christians to vote for fellow Christians in upcoming elections
Here are some of the major stories about the Church from around the world that you may have missed this... Read more
Leader of ‘black mass’ arrested at Kansas Capitol after punching protester
Catholic leaders in the state while deploring the planned sacriligious “black mass” had called for peaceful and prayerful resistance. Read more
New York official blocks Texas order against doctor who mailed abortion pills into state
Taylor Bruck will not file the summary judgment ordered against abortion doctor Margaret Daley Carpenter for allegedly providing abortion pills... Read more
Watchdog effort launches to oppose assisted suicide in U.S.
Aging with Dignity debuted Assisted Suicide Watch to “challenge the well-funded effort to convince people that suicide-affirming care is a... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences after South Korea wildfires destroy thousands of homes
Pope Francis has expressed his sorrow for the victims of the devastating wildfires in South Korea, which killed 28 people... Read more
Maryland bishops say abuse payout bill ‘unfairly targets’ religious organizations
A proposed bill, if passed, would reduce the state damage cap for abuse victims to $400,000 while keeping the cap... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Myanmar, Thailand after deadly earthquake
Pope Francis sent his condolences to Church and civil authorities in Myanmar and Thailand after a powerful earthquake killed more... Read more
Pew Research: Most Christians raised in the faith hold onto it in adulthood
Surveys in about three dozen countries compiled by the Pew Research Center found that most Christians who are raised in... Read more
‘This is life-changing’: Missionaries of Mercy gather in Rome for Jubilee of Hope
“Being a Missionary of Mercy has given my life so much focus,” said Father Augustine Deji Dada of the Archdiocese... Read more
