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Auxiliary Bishop-elect Kevin Kenney of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishop known for ‘priestly heart’ to St. Paul-Minneapolis

Jul 25, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Pope Francis on Thursday appointed Father Kevin Kenney as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Read more

FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the House Judiciary Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on July 24, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

FBI director denies targeting pro-life activists

Jul 25, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

FBI Director Christopher Wray denied in his testimony to Congress on Wednesday that the bureau under the Biden administration has... Read more

Father Marcial Maciel.

Legionaries of Christ founder almost removed from priesthood in 1950s, Vatican documents show

Jul 25, 2024

By Matt McDonald

Father Marcial Maciel was investigated in the mid-1950s on claims that he sexually abused boys, according to a story published... Read more

Altar servers.

German AfD party member challenges removal from church volunteer positions

Jul 25, 2024

By AC Wimmer

The decision, supported by the Archdiocese of Paderborn, has sparked controversy and will likely lead to legal challenges. Read more

Cathedral of Our Lady of Refuge in Matamoros, Mexico (left), and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Reynosa, Mexico, which will be a “co-cathedral.”

U.S.-Mexico border diocese of Matamoros to have new name, co-cathedral in Reynosa

Jul 25, 2024

By Diego López Colín

The diocese’s name will change to the Diocese of Matamoros-Reynosa and the Our Lady of Guadalupe church in Reynosa will... Read more

After traveling to Istanbul on July 25, 1967, for a celebration at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, the pope visited the Orthodox patriarchal Church of St. George with the ecumenical patriarch, Athenagoras I, Orthodox archbishop of Constantinople, three years after exchanging a kiss of peace together during a pilgrimage and peace tour of the Holy Land.

Remembering Pope Paul VI’s historic visit to Turkey

Jul 25, 2024

By Nathalie Ritzmann

On July 25, 1967, Pope Paul VI set foot on Turkish soil — the first papal visit to Istanbul since... Read more

The community of Discalced Carmelites of Lucena in Spain is being forced to leave after the order’s presence of more than 400 years in the city due to lack of vocations.

Carmelite friends of Pope Francis in Spain to leave convent after 400 years

Jul 24, 2024

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The 412-year uninterrupted presence of the Discalced Carmelites in the Lucena, Spain, monastery will end. Read more

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris attends an NCAA championship teams celebration on the South Lawn of the White House on July 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C. U.S. President Joe Biden abandoned his campaign for a second term after weeks of pressure from fellow Democrats to withdraw and just months ahead of the November election, throwing his support behind Harris.

Kamala Harris’ record on Catholic issues: what you need to know

Jul 24, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

Throughout her career, Kamala Harris has taken a variety of stances that could pose problems for Catholic voters, a key... Read more

St. Peter’s Basilica.

Vatican approves ‘spiritual experience’ connected to Trinity shrine of Maccio in Italy

Jul 24, 2024

By Kristina Millare

It is the fifth public announcement of the DDF since the office published norms for the discernment of “alleged supernatural... Read more

St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Dunedin, New Zealand.

New Zealand commission finds Church guilty of ‘inadequate’ responses to abuse and neglect

Jul 24, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The abuse commission conducted its study over six years. It is notably the most wide-ranging investigation into abuse and neglect... Read more

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Alabama church employee pleads guilty to stealing $300,000 from parish for TikTok creators

Jul 24, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Kristen Marie Battocletti, 35, had been charged with, and agreed to plead guilty to, embezzling funds from St. Francis of... Read more

The UCF meeting with the key minister in the Hindu nationalist BJP-led government came a week after the entire leadership of CBCI led by president Archbishop Andrews Thazhath and secretary general Archbishop Anil Couto of Delhi met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 12, 2024, about the ongoing atrocities against Christians in the country.

Led by bishops, Indian Christians mount pressure on government to curb atrocities

Jul 24, 2024

By Anto Akkara

Amid ongoing attacks, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India has put pressure on the national government to address violence against... Read more

Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral.

Argentina’s primatial see moves from Buenos Aires: What does the change entail?

Jul 24, 2024

By Julieta Villar

What are the implications of Pope Francis’ decision to move the primatial see of Argentina to Santiago del Estero? What... Read more

Participants go on “a walk of Rome” to experience the city’s “art, architecture, history, and beauty.”

Truth & Beauty Project revives Christian culture through transformative experience in Rome

Jul 24, 2024

By Gigi Duncan

The Truth & Beauty Project, which was founded in 2017 by John and Ashley Noronha, is a nonprofit that encourages... Read more

Bullfighting, which has existed since 711 A.D., is being denounced and labeled as animal cruelty by Father Terry Martin, a Catholic priest in England and an outspoken advocate for the welfare of animals. Last year Martin sent a joint letter with priests from Canada and France to Pope Francis calling on the pope to condemn the “torture and violent slaughter of innocent bulls.”

Priest partners with PETA to condemn bullfighting, calls on Pope Francis to denounce it

Jul 24, 2024

By Gigi Duncan

Father Terry Martin, who serves the Parish of Worthing and Lancing in West Sussex, England, has called on Pope Francis... Read more

Thousands turned out for a Eucharistic procession followed by the holy liturgy at the St. Charbel Hermitage and the monastery of St. Maroun Annaya on July 22, 2024.

The enduring faith of St. Charbel: Thousands celebrate in Lebanon

Jul 24, 2024

By Marguerita Kallassy

Celebrating St. Charbel’s feast day has been a beacon of hope for generations. Read more

More than 50,000 kneel in adoration of the Eucharist at the National Eucharistic Congress at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on July 18, 2024.

12 powerful quotes from the National Eucharistic Congress

Jul 23, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Some of the most prominent Catholics in the country spoke at Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center in... Read more

Basilica of the National Vow in Quito, Ecuador.

10 things to know about the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador

Jul 23, 2024

By Diego López Marina

The theme of the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress is “Fraternity to Heal the World.” Read more

The Knights of Columbus used a paper cover to temporarily cloak artwork created by Father Marko Rupnik at the St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Knights of Columbus covers Rupnik art at John Paul II Shrine pending sex abuse investigation

Jul 23, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The Knights of Columbus used a paper cover to temporarily cloak artwork created by Father Marko Rupnik at St. John... Read more

A Christian woman stands next to a clothesline while taking refuge in an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp at the Pilot Primary School after their houses were burnt as a result of religious strife in Mangu on Feb. 2, 2024, following weeks of intercommunal violence and unrest in the Plateau State.

Christian watchdog calls on U.S. to recognize persecution of Christians in Nigeria

Jul 23, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

“The outcry of Nigerian Christians is falling on deaf ears. It is time for the United States to answer their... Read more