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Benedict XVI’s final resting place decided: He will be buried in Vatican crypt
The tombs in the Vatican crypt are close to the remains of the Catholic Church’s first pope, St. Peter the... Read more
LIVE UPDATES: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies at age 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century, has died at the age of 95. Follow here... Read more
Benedict XVI’s funeral: Here's what Catholics need to know
The Vatican has announced details about the funeral arrangements for Pope Benedict XVI. Read more
PHOTOS: Key moments from Benedict XVI’s papacy
A snapshot of Benedict XVI’s papacy in photos. Read more
A timeline of Pope Benedict XVI’s extraordinary life
Pope Benedict XVI led an extraordinary life that included a wartime childhood in Nazi Germany, a key role at the... Read more
Benedict XVI dead at 95: The ‘humble worker’ and his legacy of hope to the Catholic Church
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95, bringing to a close the momentous life of a... Read more
BREAKING: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dies at age 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a leading theologian of the 20th century and the first pope to resign from office in... Read more
She was blind, but now she sees, after prayers before St. Charbel's relic
A Phoenix resident believes her sight was restored because of a visit to a Maronite Catholic church where a relic... Read more
Christmas Day attack: Vandals carved ‘666’ on doors of Pennsylvania cathedral
The pastor of the Cathedral of Saint Peter in the Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania, discovered on Christmas evening that the... Read more
After Michigan Supreme Court redefines ‘sex,’ Catholic school lawsuit warns of broad impact
In July, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that sexual orientation and gender identity were protected categories under a 1976 Michigan... Read more
‘Trust in Providence’: Faithful pray for Benedict XVI at special Mass in Rome
In a special Mass for Benedict XVI at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Friday afternoon, the faithful joined... Read more
Woman arrested while praying silently outside abortion clinic charged with ‘intimidation’
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce is accused of “protesting and engaging in an act that is intimidating to service users.” Read more
Vatican: Benedict XVI has rested well, his condition is stable
The Vatican said on Friday that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had rested well and that his condition was unchanged. Read more
Warning of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Nagorno-Karabakh
A leading politician serving the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) has strongly echoed Pope Francis’ concerns about the humanitarian situation in... Read more
Priest in Spain who preached on the affective disorder of homosexuality publicly harassed
Father Oscar Martín has been publicly harassed for preaching the Catholic doctrine on homosexuality. Read more
Catholic bishop, priest released after two months in Eritrea prison
Security agents had arrested Bishop Tsalim and two priests Oct. 15 at Asmara International Airport upon the bishop’s arrival from... Read more
Benedict’s serious illness raises questions about pope emeritus protocols
The end of a reigning pope’s life is observed by a series of very well-timed and well-understood rites. But what... Read more
2022 was the worst year for the Catholic Church in Nicaragua
Lawyer and researcher Martha Patricia Molina Montenegro reported that “2022 was the most disastrous year for the Nicaraguan Catholic Church.” Read more
Pre-March for Life rally to feature Mass and performances by Brother Isaiah and other Catholic artists
The Sisters of Life and the Knights of Columbus will be hosting an all-new "Life Fest” rally on the morning... Read more
Pro-life pregnancy centers bring ‘happy tears’ this Christmas for women and families
Pro-life pregnancy centers provided women with a Christmas they will never forget. Read more
