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Pope Francis presented with historic prayer manuscript saved from Islamic State
Pope Francis was presented on Wednesday with a historic Aramaic prayer manuscript rescued from the Islamic State’s destructive occupation of... Read more
Aid to the Church in Need confirms ‘credible’ accusation of ‘serious sexual assault’ against founder
The Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) confirmed on Wednesday the existence of a “credible” description of... Read more
Accused priest asserts innocence at Vatican seminary abuse hearing
At a hearing on Wednesday in a trial for alleged abuse and cover-up at a Vatican youth seminary, a defendant asserted... Read more
Analysis: The communion controversy could be far greater than just pro-abortion politicians
As U.S. bishops debate whether to deny Communion to unrepentantly pro-abortion Catholic politicians, there is a larger conversation happening that... Read more
Vatican cardinal clashes with German theologian over ‘Eucharistic meal fellowship’
A Vatican cardinal has responded to a German theologian who criticized him for opposing a proposal for a “Eucharistic meal... Read more
Vatican ‘security consultant’ Cecilia Marogna lodges complaint over confiscated cellphone
Cecilia Marogna, an Italian woman expected to face trial at the Vatican on charges of embezzlement, has lodged an appeal... Read more
Pope Francis: Christian prayer instills ‘invincible hope’ in the human heart
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that prayer can fortify us as we face the challenges of daily life. Read more
NY Encounter to explore 'When Reality Hits'
Communion and Liberation is preparing for its 13th annual New York Encounter to help participants process and grow from the... Read more
Catholic bishops of Japan, Korea criticize Fukushima radioactivity clean-up plans
The Catholic bishops of Japan and Korea have criticized the Japanese government’s plans to release into the sea millions of... Read more
Miami archbishop commends heroism of Catholic FBI agent killed in the line of duty
Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami offered a moving funeral homily last week commending Laura Schwartzenberger, an FBI agent who was... Read more
French Catholic nun to turn 117 after surviving COVID-19
Sister Andre Randon, a religious sister in France, will turn 117 years old this week, after surviving COVID-19 last month,... Read more
As slavery continues, cardinal highlights St Josephine Bakhita
An English cardinal this week reflected on the life of St. Josephine Bakhita— who endured brutal slavery before entering religious... Read more
Archbishop: ‘The Catholic Church in Albania enjoys great credibility and respect’
Pope Francis only spent 11 hours in Albania when he visited the country in 2014. But for some, his trip was... Read more
Maronite Catholic leader calls on international community to ‘help save Lebanon’
Lebanon’s Maronite patriarch called on Tuesday for the United Nations to help resolve the country’s crisis by convening an international... Read more
Pro-democracy Catholic Jimmy Lai denied bail in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s highest court on Tuesday denied bail to Catholic media tycoon Jimmy Lai, whom police arrested last summer for... Read more
Dodge City bishop under investigation for alleged abuse of a minor
The Bishop of Dodge City is under a Vatican-ordered Vos estis investigation over allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Read more
Vatican Radio to launch web radio on 90th anniversary
Vatican Radio will launch a 24-hour web radio to mark its 90th anniversary on Friday. Read more
Catholic bishop: World Youth Day 2023 an ‘opportunity to renew hope’ after pandemic
The Catholic bishop overseeing preparations for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, has said that the event will be... Read more
Vatican: Institutionalization of elderly a mark of ‘throwaway culture’
The Vatican called on Tuesday for a rethinking of elder care in a document arguing that the elderly are best... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of bishop who called for council to discuss women priests
Pope Francis on Monday accepted the resignation of a Swiss bishop who recently called for a council to discuss women... Read more
