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US Vatican cardinal to lead prayers for George Floyd
A U.S. Vatican cardinal will lead prayers for George Floyd in Rome Friday. Read more
Vatican Media documentaries will play on Catholic streaming service
A video streaming platform is being launched next week showcasing on-demand Catholic content, including films co-produced by Vatican Media. Read more
Catholic priest, psychologist offer advice for stressful times
With disturbing and frightening news dominating the headlines in recent weeks, a psychologist and a priest suggested that Catholics take... Read more
Despite the pandemic, Catholic shrine enjoys ‘biggest pilgrimage season’ in its history
When the coronavirus pandemic gripped England in March, the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham was forced to close. But rather... Read more
Catholic fraternal groups call for prayer and justice amid George Floyd protests
The Knights of Columbus have announced a forthcoming novena for an end to racism, as Catholic fraternal organizations urge prayer... Read more
US bishops ask Supreme Court to protect Catholic foster agency in Philadelphia
In a brief filed with the Supreme Court, the U.S. bishops argued that a Catholic agency should not be banned... Read more
NYC Mayor de Blasio: Protests essential, but not religion
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that ongoing protests in the city merit exceptions to coronavirus regulations,... Read more
New Orleans Catholic archdiocese, universities sued over alleged Hurricane Katrina aid fraud
A federal lawsuit alleges that the Archdiocese of New Orleans, as well as two historically black New Orleans universities, improperly... Read more
Maryland county's new rules lift Communion ban that affected Catholic churches
Howard County, Maryland, has issued new guidelines for the reopening of houses of worship, bringing its regulations in line with... Read more
Madison Bishop Hying says he will 'stand on principle' in reopening lawsuit
The Bishop of Madison says a lawsuit against Dane County and the city of Madison may be needed to ensure... Read more
In Hong Kong, thousands defy police to mark Tiananmen Square
Thousands of protesters in Hong Kong held public vigils for the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre on Thursday, despite... Read more
Brooklyn Catholic Bishop DiMarzio denies ‘libelous’ accusations of abuse
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn has denied a second allegation of sexual abuse, and said he is considering taking legal... Read more
Pope Francis called El Paso bishop after prayerful demonstration
Pope Francis on Wednesday called Bishop Mark Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, after the bishop joined a... Read more
How one Catholic priest responded to the ’92 LA riots
In the spring of 1992, then-Father David O’Connell was comfortable in parish life in south LA. The Irish-born priest had... Read more
Human rights groups decry effort to promote abortion in pandemic response
A total of 434 human rights organizations from 16 countries have released a manifesto condemning the push from external groups... Read more
Detroit archdiocese's parish restructuring aims for more than mergers
The Archdiocese of Detroit has announced a major restructuring process that could combine over 200 parishes into “family” groupings that... Read more
Bishop says UK must 'safeguard fundamental freedoms' in Hong Kong
A bishop has urged the U.K. Government to defend “fundamental freedoms” in Hong Kong after the Chinese parliament approved a... Read more
Vatican Museums offer free entry to Italian medical workers
The Vatican Museums announced Wednesday that it is offering free entry to medical workers in appreciation for their work on... Read more
Vatican cardinal urges forgiveness, justice in response to George Floyd killing
Cardinal Peter Turkson on Wednesday decried the existence of racism around the world, urging people to seek justice and fraternity,... Read more
Pope Francis on what we can learn about prayer from Blaise Pascal
Pope Francis pointed to an experience of 17th-century mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal as an important testimony of how one... Read more
