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Pope Francis: ‘Be vigorous and resilient like legumes’
Pope Francis has encouraged people to have resilience in the fight against world hunger, drawing inspiration from the hardiness of... Read more
We have a lot to learn this Lent from persecuted Christians, advocate says at Vatican
In approaching the penitential practices of Lent, Catholics can learn a lot from persecuted Christian communities, an advocate for Aid... Read more
San Francisco archbishop: State can't close churches, 'science' is on our side
Government officials cannot shut down religious services as “non-essential” during the pandemic—particularly when they are contradicting the “science” in doing... Read more
Beatification cause of bishop known for ‘ordinary extraordinariness’ moves forward
The Diocese of Rome on Friday concluded the first phase of the cause for beatification of an Italian bishop and... Read more
Catholic bishop in Mozambique hotspot transferred to Brazilian diocese
Pope Francis on Thursday appointed a Catholic bishop serving in a strife-torn diocese in Mozambique to lead a diocese in... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Experience Lent with love’ by caring for those affected by pandemic
Pope Francis has encouraged Catholics to practice charity in Lent this year by caring for those affected by the coronavirus... Read more
Pope Francis: Global pandemic shows urgent need to build ‘culture of encounter’
Pope Francis on Friday told academics and diplomats that the coronavirus crisis showed the “urgent need” to build a “culture... Read more
CRS’ Lenten Rice Bowl program to help feed the hungry amid COVID pandemic
Catholic Relief Services is asking Catholics this Lent to remember those affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by participating in... Read more
Vandalism outside El Paso Catholic church damages three angel statues
Three angel statues at St. Pius X Church in El Paso have suffered heavy damage in a vandalism incident, prompting... Read more
In time of virtual worship, miracles of Eucharist point to Real Presence
A North Vancouver church might be livestreaming Masses daily, but its pastor is ensuring his flock does not forget the... Read more
Supreme Court weighing Alabama ban on clergy at executions
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering the case of an Alabama death row inmate who has asked to have a... Read more
Catholic missionary priest nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
A Catholic missionary priest in Madagascar known for serving the poor living on a landfill has been nominated for this... Read more
Lourdes shrine invites the sick to find hope through virtual visit
On the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the papal delegate for the Marian shrine urged masked pilgrims and virtual... Read more
Pope Francis names 54-year-old successor to Cardinal Coutts in Karachi
Pope Francis on Thursday named a 54-year-old successor to Cardinal Joseph Coutts as Archbishop of Karachi, Pakistan. Read more
Italian cardinal condemns anti-Semitism after disruption of online event
The president of the Italian bishops’ conference has condemned anti-Semitism after an online event in memory of a Jewish leader... Read more
World’s largest Gothic altarpiece dazzles again after 6-year restoration project
The world’s largest Gothic altarpiece is once again dazzling visitors to a Catholic basilica in Poland following a six-year restoration... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese addresses race and Catholicism in Zoom event
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia hosted a Zoom conference on “Race and Catholicism” for more than 200 Catholics last week. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of glacier-caused flash flood in India
Pope Francis has voiced his prayers for the victims of a glacier-caused flash flood in India’s northern Uttarakhand state, as... Read more
Detroit archdiocese to restore Sunday Mass obligation in March
Most Catholics in the Archdiocese of Detroit will again be obliged to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of... Read more
New book collects Carl Anderson's speeches on religious liberty
A recently published work collects speeches, articles, and essays by Carl Anderson, the Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus,... Read more
