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Justice Department must take church vandalism seriously, Catholic group says
A Catholic organization says the Department of Justice is not doing enough to combat the recent incidents of vandalism at... Read more
Pope Francis: Human trafficking has created ‘an open wound on the body of Christ’
His remark came on the International Day of Prayer and Reflection against Human Trafficking. Read more
St. Josephine Bakhita sculpture shines light on reality of human trafficking
The ex-slave’s feast day is celebrated on Feb. 8. Read more
EU Catholic bishops criticize Macron’s call to add abortion to rights charter
They noted that there is no ‘right’ to abortion enshrined in international law. Read more
Full text: Benedict XVI’s advisers analyze Munich abuse report
Full text of an analysis by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s advisers as to his handling of abuse cases when he... Read more
Full text: Benedict XVI’s letter in response to the Munich abuse report
This is the full text of a letter by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI addressing the Report on Abuse in the... Read more
Benedict XVI asks abuse survivors for forgiveness as advisers defend handling of Munich cases
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has personally requested forgiveness from abuse survivors in a letter responding to a report that faulted... Read more
Pope Francis names Louisiana Bishop Fabre to lead Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky
Bishop Shelton Fabre will succeed Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, who led the Archdiocese of Louisville from 2007. Read more
Phoenix priest who botched baptisms for decades apologizes, seeks to make amends
A Catholic priest in Phoenix has apologized, asked forgiveness, and resigned as parish pastor after a determination that he had... Read more
Chicago archdiocese will continue to require masks in schools, while other Illinois dioceses drop requirement
Following an Illinois judge’s Friday ruling that nullified a statewide mask mandate for schools, the superintendent of schools for the... Read more
Pope Francis to priests: Don’t ‘remain barricaded in the sacristy’
He praised the example of Pius XI, elected pope 100 years ago. Read more
Vatican acknowledges challenges in global synodal process
The Vatican spoke of ‘fears and reticence,’ as well as ‘a certain mistrust.’ Read more
German ‘Synodal Way’ meeting ends with call for same-sex blessings, change to Catechism on homosexuality
The votes came on the third and final day of a meeting of the Synodal Assembly. Read more
Pope Francis makes first TV talk show appearance
He asked viewers who do not pray to send him ‘good thoughts, good vibes.’ Read more
Human rights activist: Diplomatic relations between Vatican and China would be ‘totally unacceptable’
The Vatican recently moved officials from posts in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Read more
This Catholic summer internship combines prayer, traditional construction in the southwest US
A summer internship program in the Diocese of Gallup aims to provide college-aged Catholic men spiritual formation and hands-on experience... Read more
Pope Francis: Rayan, the boy stuck in a well in Morocco, shows beauty of ‘saints next door’
When a five-year-old boy was stuck in a well in Morocco for four days, thousands of onlookers gathered to cheer... Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus wants to enter our emptiness
When all your efforts feel futile and empty, Jesus wants to be close to you, Pope Francis said on Sunday. Read more
Pope to mayors: Money is not enough to solve our problems
Money is not enough to solve the problems of society, Pope Francis said during a Feb. 5 audience in Rome... Read more
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Archbishop Aupetit: Pope Francis asked me to stay in Congregation of Bishops after Paris resignation
Pope Francis accepted Aupetit's resignation as archbishop of Paris in December. Read more
