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Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including Archbishop Fernández
Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has created 121 cardinals from 66 countries at eight consistories. Read more
Synod on Synodality: Here are the delegates representing the U.S. and Canada
A pair of U.S. college students, a religious sister who does karate, and two distinct sets of American bishops are... Read more
Historic prayer book of priest who hid King Charles II goes on display
The 400-year-old Roman Missal is believed to have helped bring about the deathbed conversion of the monarch to Catholicism in... Read more
From prison to World Youth Day: Man builds 50 confessionals to be used for pilgrims
After six years in prison, Pedro Silva will soon find himself at WYD2023 where the confessionals he built will be... Read more
Actor Eduardo Verástegui may run for president of Mexico, says conservative party there ‘is dead’
The producer of the recent box office hit “Sound of Freedom” is pondering a run for president to restore the... Read more
After Catholic University shooting death, family disputes DC police statements
The victim’s parents claim their son sent a Snapchat message just before his death proving the crime was random, contrary... Read more
Biden administration to send cluster bombs to Ukraine: What has the Church said?
Cluster bombs are mass casualty arms that present a grave threat to civilians both because of their large impact area... Read more
Vatican releases schedule for Pope Francis’ Mongolia visit in September
The pope will meet with government leaders, engage in interreligious dialogue, and celebrate Mass for the country’s small Catholic population. Read more
Congressman renews request to visit bishop imprisoned by Nicaraguan dictatorship
Rep. Chris Smith said he remains very concerned about the safety and well-being of Bishop Rolando José Álvarez after writing... Read more
Synod on Synodality: Vatican publishes full list of participants
For the first time, laypeople will be full voting members of the synod, which begins in October. Read more
Fra Angelico’s rare painting of the Crucifixion fetches record price at Christie’s auction house
Beatified by Pope John Paul II, Fra Angelico is already a saint for art collectors. His painting of the Christ... Read more
Iowa governor calls special session to consider abortion restrictions
Lawmakers will consider new abortion restrictions after the last effort was halted by the state Supreme Court. Read more
Anti-human-trafficking film ‘Sound of Freedom’ just topped ‘Indiana Jones’ at box office
Catholic filmmaker Eduardo Verastegui recently explained how and why he got involved with the film. Read more
The founder of Domino’s Pizza wants to be beacon for Catholic higher education
Thomas Monaghan realized he was trying to prove he was successful, so he sold his business and changed his focus. Read more
Man shot at DC’s Catholic University was Kentucky high school teacher
Police believe that the two men knew each other, Catholic University of America President Peter Kilpatrick said. Read more
Bishop Alvarez sent back to prison after talks with Nicaraguan dictatorship break down
Álvarez was returned to custody after he refused to comply with the Ortega regime’s demand that he go into exile. Read more
Archbishop Fernández on new role as Vatican’s doctrinal chief: ‘I will do it my way’
In his first interview since his appointment, Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández spoke about handling clerical abuse, the German Synodal Way,... Read more
Cardinal Sarah: No synod can invent a ‘female priesthood’
Sarah, prefect emeritus of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, spoke July 3 at a... Read more
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem condemns Israeli military action
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa condemned the military operation and bemoaned the damage to the Roman Catholic parish in Jenin. Read more
Pope Francis hosts Bill Clinton, foundation head Alex Soros
Soros, son of the billionaire financier and philanthropist George Soros, accompanied Clinton in both Albania and at the Vatican. Read more
