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USCCB pro-life chairman urges Biden to act like the ‘devout Catholic’ he says he is
The U.S. Catholic bishops’ pro-life chairman is expressing disappointment with President Biden as his administration reverses a Trump-era rule that... Read more
The miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis' prayers
The beatification of Carlo Acutis took place Oct. 10, 2020 after a miracle attributed to his prayers and the grace... Read more
European court rules Vatican cannot be sued in local courts over clerical abuse
The ruling is not final. Read more
‘They are killing Naples’: Catholic archbishop appeals for an end to mafia violence
Archbishop Domenico Battaglia’s appeal followed a spate of deadly violence. Read more
Why Our Lady of the Pillar is the patroness of Spain and the Americas
Our Lady of the Pillar (officially in Spanish, Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza) is recognized as the first Marian... Read more
Euthanization of non-terminally ill Colombian woman canceled
The euthanization of a Martha Liria Sepúlveda Campo, a 51-year-old woman with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, was cancelled, the Colombian Pain... Read more
Denver cathedral vandalized with anti-Catholic slogans
The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Denver was spray-painted with anti-Catholic slogans on Sunday, the latest in... Read more
Pope Francis encourages Catholics in Russia to witness to the Gospel
As the Soviet Union was disintegrating 30 years ago, St. John Paul II appointed apostolic administrators for the pastoral care... Read more
Meet the volunteer friar firefighters started by St. Maximilian Kolbe
A group of firefighters from Poland looks just like any other firefighting brigade, with heavy uniforms, hard helmets, and a... Read more
Pope Francis names master of ceremonies for Vatican papal liturgies
Msgr. Diego Ravelli was also named head of the pope’s Sistine Chapel Choir. Read more
New JPII Institute president: My stance on Humanae vitae was misinterpreted
Msgr. Philippe Bordeyne officially took office on Sept. 22. Read more
How to pray the rosary more deeply
It is interesting that in her appearances at Lourdes, Fatima and other locations, the Mother of God repeatedly recommends praying... Read more
Pope Francis greets Colombian nun freed 4 years after kidnapping by Islamists in Mali
Sr. Gloria Cecilia Narváez Argoti was kidnapped in 2017. Read more
Pope Francis at the Angelus: ‘Is your faith tired and do you want to reinvigorate it?’
The pope outlined a three-step process for personal renewal. Read more
Pope Francis launches 2-year synodal path with call to ‘encounter, listen, and discern’
The diocesan phase of the Synod on Synodality will last from October 2021 to April 2022. Read more
Texas ‘heartbeat’ abortion law temporarily reinstated amid legal fight
A federal court on Friday evening issued a ruling allowing a Texas state law, which restricts abortions after a fetal... Read more
Pope Francis and Nancy Pelosi meet at the Vatican
The House Speaker was in Rome for the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit. Read more
Pope Francis: Path to 2023 Synod on Synodality faces 3 ‘risks’
The two-year process leading to the synod formally opens this weekend. Read more
'Sancta Nox' album of Christmas Matins debuts at #1 on Billboard Traditional Classical Albums chart
On Sept. 28, a community of seminarians from the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter’s European seminary released an album of... Read more
Churchgoing Catholics disapprove of limits on Traditional Latin Mass, but Pope Francis still popular
Pope Francis’ restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass appear to be unpopular among regularly practicing Catholics, but most American Catholics... Read more
