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Vatican COVID-19 commission promotes vaccine access for the vulnerable
The Vatican’s COVID-19 commission said Tuesday it is working to help promote fair access to the coronavirus vaccine, especially for... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Dermot Farrell as head of Dublin archdiocese
Pope Francis Tuesday named theologian Bishop Dermot Farrell of Ossory, Ireland, as the next archbishop of Dublin. Read more
Trump praises St. Thomas Becket as martyr for religious freedom
The White House on Tuesday issued a proclamation praising St. Thomas Becket, an English archbishop who was martyred 850 years... Read more
Nigerian bishop kidnapped, Catholics pray for his safety
The bishops of Nigeria have urged prayer for the safety and release of a Nigerian Catholic bishop who was abducted... Read more
Relics of St. Maximilian Kolbe installed in chapel of Polish parliament
Relics of Auschwitz martyr St. Maximilian Kolbe were installed in a chapel in Poland’s parliament before Christmas. Read more
Bishop Rojas takes helm in San Bernardino diocese
Bishop Alberto Rojas succeeded Bishop Gerald R. Barnes Monday as the bishop of San Bernardino, California. Read more
Pope Francis issues law reorganizing Vatican finances
Pope Francis issued a new law Monday reorganizing Vatican finances following a series of scandals. Read more
Pope Francis urges all families to look to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph for ‘sure inspiration’
Pope Francis urged families across the world Sunday to look to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph for “sure inspiration.” Read more
Pope Francis to mark fifth anniversary of ‘Amoris laetitia’ with year dedicated to family
Pope Francis announced Sunday a special year dedicated to the family, marking the fifth anniversary of the publication of his... Read more
Pope Francis: Be a witness to Christ in your ordinary life
Be a witness to Jesus Christ in the way you conduct your ordinary, everyday life, and it will become a... Read more
Pope Francis calls for ‘vaccines for all’ as he gives Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing
Giving his traditional Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” blessing Friday, Pope Francis called for coronavirus vaccines to be made available to... Read more
Pope Francis on Christmas Eve: The poor manger was rich in love
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis said that the poverty of Christ’s birth in a stable contains an important lesson for... Read more
Pope Francis pens Christmas letter to 'beloved people of Lebanon'
Pope Francis has written a Christmas letter to the people of Lebanon encouraging them to trust in God during times... Read more
Exiled Belarusian archbishop will be allowed to return for Christmas
Belarusian authorities announced Tuesday that Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz of Minsk-Mohilev, who was exiled in August, will be permitted to return... Read more
First known nativity scene figurines can now be seen in St. Mary Major Basilica
The first known nativity scene figurines are on display this Christmas in one of Rome’s oldest basilicas. Read more
New California senator backed by pro-abortion, pro-LGBT groups
The new California senator who will fill the seat vacated by Kamala Harris has been endorsed by pro-abortion and pro-LGBT... Read more
Pope Francis: 'Christmas is the feast of love incarnate'
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christmas brings joy and strength that can remove the pessimism that has spread in human... Read more
Archbishop Naumann: COVID-19 vaccine morally licit, but not obligatory for Catholics
Catholics are not morally obliged to take the coronavirus vaccine and should appeal to the Holy Spirit for wisdom, Archbishop... Read more
Argentine priest suspended for punching bishop who closed seminary
A priest of the Diocese of San Rafael has been suspended after he physically attacked Bishop Eduardo María Taussig during... Read more
Judge killed by mafia to be beatified
Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of Rosario Livatino, a judge who was brutally killed by the mafia on his... Read more
