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Ransom was paid for missionaries kidnapped in Haiti
A ransom was paid for the missionaries held hostage in Haiti, said the husband and father of six of the... Read more
Maine's Catholic churches will continue attendance at Mass, while ecumenical group urges online services
The Diocese of Portland will continue to permit attendance at Mass, even as the state’s Council of Churches has urged... Read more
March for Life Chicago: Learn about the Midwest’s ‘largest pro-life event’
March for Life Chicago — which calls itself “the largest pro-life event in the Midwest”— is expecting more than 10,000... Read more
Spanish bishops: Report that only vaccinated priests may minister a prank
The Spanish bishops conference has said that a news report indicating priests not vaccinated against COVID-19 would be barred from... Read more
European court rejects 'gay cake' case as inadmissible; ruling in favor of Christian bakery stands
The European Court of Human Rights has rejected a case brought by a Northern Irish gay rights activist, who claims... Read more
Three Kings parades held at more than 600 locations across Poland
The annual event commemorates the Magi who traveled to see the newborn Jesus. Read more
Benedict XVI, Munich, and cover-up claims: why an old allegation is resurfacing
The Vatican firmly rejected the assertions in 2010. Read more
Pope Francis at Epiphany Mass: Let us adore Christ like the Magi
He was offering Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany. Read more
Unvaccinated Catholics asked not to attend Mass by English parish
The diocese said vaccination status should not be a “barrier” to attending Mass. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘I continue to dream of a completely missionary Church’
He made the remark in his message for World Mission Day 2022. Read more
Educational video platform aims to share Catholic teaching on controversial issues
A Catholic political advocacy organization recently launched an online video platform designed to educate people and change minds on controversial... Read more
Philippines cancels Black Nazarene procession again, citing COVID-19
Philippine authorities are canceling the country’s “Black Nazarene” procession — an annual event where millions of Catholics accompany a revered... Read more
What is the 'Black Nazarene'? Here's the fascinating history of this centuries-old tradition
Filipino devotion to the image of a dark image of Jesus Christ kneeling on one knee and carrying a large... Read more
Pope Francis remembers late Spanish cardinal as a ‘devoted pastor’
Cardinal Francisco Álvarez Martínez died at the age of 96. Read more
Despite censorship, Heartbeat International's Abortion Pill Reversal program is saving lives
Jor-El Godsey, president of Heartbeat International, says that last year's unexpected growth in women seeking to keep their babies and... Read more
Archbishop offers condolences to those mourning after Philadelphia fire
Following a fire in a Philadelphia apartment building that killed at least 13 on Wednesday, the city's archbishop offered condolences... Read more
'Hail Full of Grace!': Colorado resident pens reflection after losing home in Marshall Fire
On Dec. 30, a fast-moving wildfire destroyed approximately 1,000 homes and structures in Louisville, Superior and unincorporated Boulder County. Among... Read more
Pope Francis receives manifesto challenging German ‘Synodal Way’
The pope was presented with the document after his general audience. Read more
Pope Francis: Society loses when ‘dogs and cats take the place of children’
The general audience featured a circus performance. Read more
In India, Missionaries of Charity ration food after government blocks foreign funds
The Missionaries of Charity have begun to ration their distribution of food and other items to the poor in the... Read more
