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Dutch diocese abandons rule to offer Mass in every parish on Sundays
Due to a shortage of priests and to save on energy costs, the Diocese of Roermond in the Netherlands said... Read more
Artist paints Kazakh Mary and Child for only Marian shrine in Kazakhstan
A Kazakh artist is creating possibly the first-ever painting of Mary and the Child Jesus as native Kazakhs; it will... Read more
With fall coming, let us listen to God’s creation and pray, Catholic bishops say
The “beauty of the fall season” in many parts of the country is a great time to join Pope Francis... Read more
Could Pope Francis meet Xi Jinping in Kazakhstan next week?
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Kazakhstan on the same day Pope Francis will be in the Central... Read more
This LA convent-turned-maternity home sets single moms and their babies up for success
Two babies have already been born to guest mothers at the house since opening earlier this summer. Read more
Pope Francis jokes that either he or John XXIV will attend World Youth Day next year
With the next World Youth Day less than a year away, Pope Francis has promised that a pope will be... Read more
German bishop: Evangelizing secular society requires sharing ‘the reasonableness of faith’
The director of Benedict XVI Institute says a “healthy defense of the faith” is necessary if Catholics are to credibly... Read more
Mother Teresa’s feast day: 25 quotes on living life beautifully
When St. Teresa of Kolkata, India, passed away 25 years ago, she left behind guidance on how to live a... Read more
U.S. bishops urge Senate to pass protections for working moms in Labor Day message
In their message for Labor Day, the U.S. bishops have urged the passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act as... Read more
Pregnant woman with terminal cancer survives, chooses life
Jessica Hanna, a mother of four, was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer when she was 14 weeks pregnant. Several doctors... Read more
'Hope is dying' in Syria, nuncio says
Pope Francis’ representative in Syria has said people are losing hope as the Syrian civil war continues and widespread poverty... Read more
John Paul I expected to return to Venice before he was elected pope, letter shows
A letter written on the eve of the conclave that elected him Bishop of Rome shows that Albino Luciani expected... Read more
John Paul I miracle recipient to miss beatification due to broken foot
Candela Giarda thanked “Pope John Paul I for this second chance at life that he gave me.” Read more
Pope Francis replaces Order of Malta governing body, high offices
Concerns have been raised throughout the reform process that some of Pope Francis’ actions threaten the Order of Malta’s sovereignty. Read more
Archdiocese of Washington suspends priest charged with indecent exposure
A Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Washington has been placed on administrative leave and suspended from public ministry pending... Read more
Gang violence prevents evening Masses in Colombian city
Bishop Rubén Darío Jaramillo Montoya of Buenaventura explained Wednesday that drug gang violence in the Colombian port city has forced... Read more
Department of Veterans Affairs to offer abortions in certain cases nationwide
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Friday that it would begin providing abortions in the case of threats to the... Read more
Spanish bishop encourages prayer in face of drought
Bishop Demetrio Fernández González of Córdoba is encouraging the faithful to "lift up prayers to God asking for rain" in... Read more
Filipino nuns charged with funding terrorists deny links to communist group
A group of Filipino nuns has strongly denied any connection with terrorist activities after facing charges last month brought by... Read more
Nine things to know about John Paul I
Venerable John Paul I was born Albino Luciani on Oct. 17, 1912 in the town of Canale d'Argordo in northern... Read more
