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Church in Australia reacts with ‘shock,’ sadness at news of Cardinal Pell’s death
Cardinal George Pell, prefect emeritus of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy, died Tuesday in Rome at the age of... Read more
7 quotes from Cardinal George Pell on life and death
Cardinal George Pell, who served as prefect emeritus of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy, died on Tuesday at the... Read more
Catholic bishop arrested by dictatorship in Nicaragua to be put on trial
Bishop Rolando Álvarez, who has been held under house arrest in Nicaragua since August, will be put on trial, accused... Read more
Australian Cardinal George Pell dies at 81
The Australian prelate suffered a cardiac arrest and died at 8:50 p.m. Rome time, his secretary confirmed to EWTN. Read more
This U.S. city is fighting gun violence with posters that say 'Thou shalt not kill’
As the nation’s capital is rocked by soaring homicide numbers, community activists have begun a campaign to place thousands of... Read more
California parish faces mudslides, flooding on 5th anniversary of disaster that killed 23
Five years ago on Jan. 10, 2018, a massive mudslide caused by similar weather conditions killed nearly two dozen people... Read more
‘Black Nazarene’ procession in the Philippines draws over 100,000 two years after pandemic
The origin of the image dates back to 1607, when the wooden image representing Christ bent under the weight of... Read more
Investigation into ‘Vatican Girl’ cold case reopened amid rekindled public interest
Emanuela Orlandi, the 15-year-old daughter of Ercole Orlandi, an envoy of the Prefecture of the Pontifical House, disappeared on June... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January
“I would like to propose that educators add new content to their teaching: fraternity,” the Holy Father said. Read more
Pope Francis meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
The private meeting on Tuesday marked the third time in nine days the 45-year-old politician was at the Vatican. Read more
Pope Francis: Vulnerability threatens the ‘culture of efficiency’
The Catholic Church will mark the 31st annual World Day of the Sick on Feb. 11, the feast of Our... Read more
Lawyer travels more than 300 miles on horseback to thank St. Sebastian for his law degree
Accompanied by his 13-year-old son, Jesús Muñoz is traveling 500 kilometers (310 miles) on horseback to fulfill a promise made... Read more
In pandemic’s wake, churchgoing takes a hit, survey indicates
“The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted much of American society, including religious worship,” said a January 2023 report on the survey “Faith... Read more
Brazil bishops denounce violent seizure of Congress, president’s office, and Supreme Court
A large crowd, presumably supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro, seized on Sunday key buildings at the seat of the... Read more
Priest who served in Diocese of Charleston charged with sexual abuse of 11-year-old girl
Father Jaime Adolfo Gonzalez-Farias, a visiting priest from Chile who served in the Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina, has been... Read more
Catholic bishops condemn Biden administration’s new policy on abortion pills
The U.S. Catholic bishops are challenging the Biden administration after the FDA announced for the first time that pharmacies can... Read more
El Paso bishop meets with Biden, warns of ‘suffering’ to result from new immigration policy
Bishop Mark Seitz handed President Joe Biden a a Sacred Heart holy card on which a migrant child on the... Read more
‘Catechism in a Year’ podcast tops the charts: ‘It has a beauty that speaks to the heart’
The success of “The Catechism in a Year,” hosted by Father Mike Schmitz, speaks to “the deep longing we all... Read more
‘God is real,’ says Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen after game honoring Damar Hamlin
After the Bills defeated the New England Patriots on Sunday in stunning fashion, excitement over the game was expressed in... Read more
Three Kings parades across Poland draw 1.5 million participants
Three Kings parades went down the streets of 800 Polish towns and cities Jan. 6 for the feast of the... Read more
