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U.S. Secretary Blinken meets Pope Francis: Vatican talks address Middle East and Ukraine
The State Department said discussions between Blinken and the pope focused on ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine... Read more
At general audience, Pope Francis pleads for Ukraine's children
“Think of the Ukrainian children and young people who suffer at this time without heating in a very harsh winter,”... Read more
Pope Francis announces Chinese translations for weekly audiences
“Next week, with Advent, the Chinese translation will also begin here publicly,” the pope said on Nov. 27 during his... Read more
9-year-old Alex follows example of Carlos Acutis, considers him a friend
The life of Carlo Acutis, who is set to be canonized next year as the first millennial saint, inspires people... Read more
More than 100 members of Congress urge investigation into abortion funding
One hundred and twelve members of Congress signed the Nov. 22 letter spearheaded by House Pro-Life Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Chris... Read more
U.S. bishops invite Catholics to participate in National Prayer Vigil for Life
The vigil will take place from the evening of Thursday, Jan. 23, to the morning of Friday, Jan. 24, 2025,... Read more
Pope Francis calls for end to use of land mines as Biden allows U.S. mines in Ukraine
“These treacherous devices continue to cause terrible suffering to civilians, especially children,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis: Synod on Synodality document part of magisterium, calls for implementation now
“[The final document] participates in the ordinary magisterium of the successor of Peter, and as such, I ask that it... Read more
Wisconsin Catholic school leaders fired over violations of child protection policies
The terminations came after the Diocese of Green Bay Office of Safe Environment received “a complaint.” Read more
Vatican may add ‘spiritual abuse’ to crimes in Church law
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith is forming a working group with the Dicastery for Legislative Texts with... Read more
Oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria dies at 104
Father Thomas Oleghe, the oldest priest in Nigeria, has passed away at the age of 104. Read more
Georgetown law student wins petition for pregnancy accommodations after initial denial
Only after students organized a petition, which quickly went viral, did Brittany Lovely get permission to schedule her exam ahead... Read more
International Religious Freedom Summit offers program for college students
The IRF Summit partnership program, taking place Feb. 3–5, 2025, includes training sessions, guided simulations, and conversations with leading scholars. Read more
‘The Chosen’ announces Season 5 theatrical release, new trailer
“The Chosen: Last Supper” is coming to theaters during Lent, in the weeks leading up to Easter. Read more
Pope Francis denounces countries that talk about peace but make war
Francis denounced the hypocrisy of some countries “where there is much talk of peace” but “the highest yielding investments are... Read more
Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, champion of interreligious dialogue, dies at 72
A respected expert in Islam, the Spanish prelate devoted much of his career to promoting dialogue with the Muslim religion... Read more
Vatican to point live webcam at St. Peter’s tomb, publish monthly magazine
Pope Francis will inaugurate the live webcam of the tomb of the apostle and first pope on Dec. 2. Read more
‘We are in trouble’: Catholic priests lament another jihadist group making inroads in Nigeria
Two Catholic priests from Nigeria have expressed grave concern about the worsening security situation in the West African nation. Read more
Here is the miracle that now paves the way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization
Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at age 24 in 1925, is beloved by many Catholic young people today for his... Read more
New design of St. Hedwig’s Cathedral in Berlin sparks both praise and criticism
The Archdiocese of Berlin celebrated the reopening of St. Hedwig’s Cathedral on Sunday after more than six years of renovation... Read more
