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Pope Francis issues restrictions on extraordinary form Masses in new motu proprio
The motu proprio, Traditionis custodes, makes sweeping changes to Summorum Pontificum. Read more
Pope Francis upset by Germany floods
The pope sent a telegram of condolence Thursday to the German president, following flooding in the country’s west that has... Read more
Knights of Columbus disappointed by advancement of funding bill without Hyde Amendment
The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus on Thursday registered his sorrow at the advancement by the appropriations committee... Read more
N Irish bishop criticizes UK plan to end inquests, prosecutions related to the Troubles
The British government has announced a plan to halt all prosecutions related to the 20th century religious-fueled conflicts in Northern... Read more
Seminarian jailed amid Cuba protests
Rafael Cruz Dévora, a seminarian, was arrested on Monday after participating in protests of Cuba’s communist government. Read more
Appropriations bill advances without Hyde Amendment
The House Appropriations Committee on Thursday advanced a funding bill for fiscal year 2022 without including the usual prohibitions on... Read more
Senate passes legislation restricting imports from Uyghur forced labor
A bipartisan bill to prohibit goods made by enslaved Uyghurs from entering the United States passed the Senate on Wednesday,... Read more
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Polish Catholics arrive in Rome after 17-day cycling pilgrimage
The group raised funds for a hospice. Read more
Blessed Carlo Acutis: Permanent reopening of tomb postponed
Visitors can still pray at the closed tomb in Assisi, Italy. Read more
'I believe in the Resurrection': Nigerian bishop keeps hope amid rampant violence
As some warn that anti-Christian violence in Nigeria is reaching the level of genocide, the bishop of the Diocese of... Read more
Vatican economy council meets in person to discuss investment policy
The pandemic has increased the pressure on the Vatican’s already tight budget. Read more
Southern African bishops call for an end to violence and looting
At least 72 people have died amid rioting. Read more
Vatican’s financial watchdog highlights ‘increasing trend’ in reports to Promoter of Justice
The agency said the Vatican compared favorably to other jurisdictions. Read more
Who is the nun who will be beatified with Cardinal Wyszynski, Poland’s ‘Primate of the Millennium’?
Mother Elżbieta Róża Czacka is little known outside of Poland. Read more
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Chesterton society will feature Babylon Bee CEO at 40th annual conference
The Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton will hold its 40th annual conference later this month, with keynote speakers including the... Read more
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Asia Bibi wants to be a voice for persecuted Christians around the world
Asia Bibi, a Christian woman once sentenced to death for alleged blasphemy in Pakistan but eventually freed, now wants to... Read more
From child soldier to Catholic priest: Father Mbikoyo lives to give hope to the hopeless
A Catholic priest is returning to the land where he was once abducted to “give hope to those who have... Read more
Member seeks House vote on US boycott of 'Genocide Games' in Beijing
A member of Congress is seeking a vote by the entire U.S. House to require the Biden Administration to push... Read more
Uyghur survivor of China’s detention camps testifies to their brutality
A two-time survivor of China’s detention camps in Xinjiang described suffering physical and sexual violence at the hands of camp... Read more
Officials study miracle attributed to Italian Catholic who died at age 21
Nicola d’Onofrio died in 1964 after a battle with cancer. Read more
