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Vatican clarifies COVID-19 vaccine pass rules for employees
From Oct. 1, all visitors and personnel will be required to show proof of vaccination. Read more
President Biden expected to meet Pope Francis at end of October, sources say
It would be the U.S. president’s first official visit to the Vatican since his inauguration. Read more
Heroic Catholic priest described as a ‘guardian angel’ in WWII is beatified
Blessed Giovanni Fornasini was killed while trying to bury victims of a Nazi massacre. Read more
Human rights activist: Myanmar’s Christians are suffering amid crackdown
The military reportedly killed a Baptist pastor on Sept. 18. Read more
Who is going to be No. 2 in the Vatican City State administration?
There are signs that it could be a layman. Read more
Church in Canada pledges funds for healing, reconciliation after residential schools
The Canadian bishops are aiming to raise $30 million (USD 23.8m) over the next five years to support the Indigenous... Read more
World needs action to back COVID vaccines and health care access, Cardinal Parolin tells UN
The failure to provide health care access, testing, and vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic deserves global scrutiny, Cardinal Pietro Parolin... Read more
'Absurd' pro-abortion laws in California highlight need for parent-child communication, policy expert says
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills Sept. 22 that relate to privacy surrounding abortion, and a policy... Read more
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Some stolen items from Denver parish church recovered
Several valuable items belonging to a Denver Catholic parish, including the tabernacle and vessels used for Mass, were recovered late... Read more
English university accepts appointment of Catholic chaplain who tweeted about abortion
The University of Nottingham announced Saturday that it will recognize Fr. David Palmer as a chaplain, after having refused recognition... Read more
Pope Francis mourns Brazilian cardinal who died of COVID-19 complications
Cardinal José Freire Falcão died at the age of 95. Read more
Cardinal Wilton Gregory takes possession of Immaculate Conception church in Rome
The cardinal said he was “particularly thankful” as the Immaculate Conception is Patroness of the United States. Read more
Pope Francis decries abortion and euthanasia as treating human life like ‘waste’
“Is it right to hire a hitman to solve a problem? That’s what abortion is,” the pope said. Read more
Philadelphia Catholic agency can once again help make foster care placements, after settlement with city
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is once again helping make foster care placements, following a legal settlement... Read more
World Youth Day 2021: Pope Francis asks young people to ‘testify joyfully that Christ is alive’
This year’s World Youth Day will be celebrated in local dioceses on Nov. 21. Read more
Swiss voters back same-sex marriage
Around 64% of voters approved the measure. Read more
San Marino votes to legalize abortion
The referendum vote ended the microstate’s abortion ban. Read more
US-born Lithuanian archbishop elected president of European bishops’ council
Archbishop Gintaras Grušas succeeds Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco. Read more
Scottish Catholics urged to oppose assisted suicide legalization
Scotland’s Catholic bishops are urging opposition to a measure that would legalize assisted suicide, warning that the government ought to... Read more
Cardinal Burke provides update on his recovery from COVID-19
Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke updated his followers on his recovery from COVID-19 and thanked them for their prayers in a... Read more
