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Former altar boy buys Akron church: ‘I’ll make sure it’s still taken care of’
A former altar boy with close family ties to a former Catholic parish in Akron, Ohio, now has a different... Read more
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for May is for the regulation of financial markets
“This situation is unsustainable. It’s dangerous,” Pope Francis said in a video message released May 4. Read more
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Rosary marathon: Nazareth’s Basilica of the Annunciation leads prayer for expectant women and unborn
The basilica marks the spot where tradition holds that the Angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary. Read more
Pope Francis to preside at Mass for Rome’s Burmese community
The pope will celebrate Mass for Burmese Catholics in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, May 16. Read more
Blessed Carlo Acutis’ 30th birthday celebrated by parishes across world
Acutis, who was born on May 3, 1991, is the first millennial to be beatified. Read more
Polish Catholic shrine leads global prayer marathon for end of pandemic
May 3 marks the Feast of the Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland, and Constitution Day, a national holiday. Read more
Pope Francis presides at consistory for canonization of blesseds
The vote allows a date to be set for a Mass of canonization. Read more
Pope Francis to open event on Italy’s demographic decline
The country’s birth rate has hit a historic low. Read more
Blood of St. Januarius liquefies in Naples
Naples archdiocese announced that the miraculous event took place at 5.18 p.m. local time on May 2. Read more
Major archbishop: ‘Ukraine is expecting the Holy Father to visit’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said the pope could visit the Eastern European country despite the pandemic. Read more
Papal Foundation announces $9m in grants for charitable projects
The Papal Foundation announced April 28 they will be distributing $9.2 million in grants to dioceses in 64 countries in... Read more
Pope Francis: 'A truly Christian life bears witness to Christ'
"After Jesus ascended to the Father, it is the task of the disciples – it is our task – to... Read more
Louisiana diocese ends mask requirement at Mass, but bishop advises 'continued vigilance'
"The pandemic’s hold on our state, country and world has not completely subsided, and the fight against this virus continues..." Read more
'Hope for the future': Pope Francis asks Mary to intercede for end to pandemic
"Mother of Help, welcome us under your mantle and protect us, sustain us in the hour of trial, and ignite... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone: Catholics supporting abortion should not present themselves for Holy Communion
Archbishop of San Francisco Salvatore J. Cordileone released on May 1, 2021 a pastoral letter about the worthiness required for... Read more
Vatican adds seven invocations to Litany of St. Joseph
The Congregation for Divine Worship said "it appeared opportune to update the Litany in honor of Saint Joseph, approved by... Read more
As epidemic wanes, New York archdiocese schools plan for full reopening
“Our children have been learning and have been safe!” the superintendent said. Read more
‘Rosary bishop’ says Pope Francis’ May prayer marathon feels like ‘divine confirmation’
“This is what we ourselves had been doing, starting three years ago,” said Bishop John Keenan. Read more
With 'message of hope,' consecration of California to St. Joseph coming to multiple churches
“In these very difficult times, we need a message of hope, and all families, marriages, men, women, children, bishops, priests,... Read more
Finnish MP faces criminal charges after tweeting Bible verse
Päivi Räsänen said: “I cannot accept that voicing my religious beliefs could mean imprisonment.” Read more
