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Alaska archbishop condemns attacks on Catholic church
Archbishop Andrew Bellisario called attention to two recent acts of vandalism that took place at St. Andrew Catholic Church in... Read more
Pope Francis offers five commitments as Christmas approaches
Pope Francis’ 2021 Angelus message for Advent is worth recalling in the closing days before Christmas this year. Read more
Montreal police prohibited from wearing St. Michael the Archangel insignia
“We ask you now to kindly remove from your uniforms any crest symbolizing or referring to the Archangel St. Michael,... Read more
‘They’re epic battles’: Croatian nun discusses relationship between spiritual life, soccer
Sister Marija Zrno cares for young people but is also known for her knowledge of soccer and has sometimes shared... Read more
Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega: ‘I never had respect for the bishops’
Daniel Ortega once again attacked the Catholic Church, accusing it of “calling for bloodshed,” and said, “I never had respect... Read more
Woman arrested by English police for silent prayer near abortion facility
As part of her bail conditions, restrictions have been placed on her participating in public prayer. Read more
Pope Francis: Let us think of the Ukrainian children without heat this Christmas
Pope Francis has urged Catholics not to forget the many children in Ukraine this Christmas who are suffering without electricity... Read more
Bishop calls on armed bands to observe a cease-fire for a peaceful Christmas in Colombia
Bishop Mario Álvarez Gómez of Istmina-Tadó, Colombia, called on the various armed groups in his country to observe a “unilateral... Read more
Nigerian mother charged with blasphemy for defending murdered Christian student
Rhoda Jatau was arrested after forwarding a video of a Muslim denouncing the mob killing of Nigerian Christian college student... Read more
Former bishop of French Guyana guilty of sex abuse, Vatican court says
Bishop Emeritus Emmanuel Lafont of Cayenne, French Guyana, has been found guilty of sexual abuse in a canonical court and... Read more
Archaeologists prepare to open ‘tomb of Jesus’ midwife’ to public
Archaeologists have unearthed artifacts from an ancient Jewish burial cave that Christians associate with Salome, who was possibly a midwife... Read more
Archbishop prays that the day will come when no Cuban will have to leave his country
“Let us pray for our people, ... mainly for immigration, because of which so many families have been separated,” Archbishop... Read more
Claims of phony Vatican art licensing ‘scheme’ draw strong denials
An Italian publishing house involved in immersive art exhibitions has denied an American attorney’s claim that it is wrongly presenting... Read more
Threatening messages spray-painted on home of pro-life pregnancy center board member
A Detroit-area pro-life pregnancy center and the home of one of its board members were spray-painted with threatening messages early... Read more
Ukrainian archbishop: ‘Many will sing Christmas carols with our soldiers’
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church talked with a group of journalists on a recent trip to Kyiv... Read more
Scottish bishops warn of ‘gender reform’ bill
Scottish bishops have released a statement in opposition to the government’s plans to make it easier for individuals to change... Read more
Report: Vatican investigator says Father Rupnik and hierarchy’s ‘complicit silence’ ruined victims’ lives
Bishop Daniele Libanari made the comments in a letter he wrote to Italian priests obtained by the Associated Press. Read more
Priests for Life's Frank Pavone: ‘The next pope can reinstate me’ to the priesthood
“This idea that any of this is permanent in terms of dismissal from the priesthood is simply incorrect," Frank Pavone... Read more
Knights of Columbus releases moving documentary on Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Knights of Columbus released “Our Lady of Guadalupe: Woman of the Eucharist” on Dec. 12, the feast of the... Read more
Will Messi keep his promise to the Virgin Mary after winning the World Cup?
Lionel Messi, 35, played his fifth World Cup wearing Argentina’s jersey and the team became world champion by beating France... Read more
