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Pope Francis urges Indian Catholics to commit to uniform Syro-Malabar liturgy
The Syro-Malabar Church is one of the 23 Eastern Catholic Churches. Read more
Church in Cuba celebrates nun's 75th anniversary as a religious
The Church in Cuba offered a special Mass of thanksgiving for the 75 years of consecrated life of Sister María... Read more
Indicted ex-director of Vatican’s financial watchdog says truth will come out at trial
Tommaso Di Ruzza is one of 10 people facing a Vatican trial. Read more
Catholic groups criticize abortion report backed by European Parliament
Fourteen organizations said they stood united in the defense of human life. Read more
Benedict XVI praying ‘fervently’ for Pope Francis’ recovery from surgery
Pope Francis is recuperating at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. Read more
Pope Francis recovering in same hospital room where St. John Paul II was treated
The Vatican said that the pope had “rested well overnight.” Read more
Catholic archdiocese delivers food to families hit by India’s 2nd COVID-19 wave
Bhopal archdiocese is also helping the poor to pay medical bills. Read more
‘Major victory’ for pro-lifers as attempt to introduce abortion up to birth in England and Wales fails
“This would have left England and Wales with one of the most extreme abortion laws in the world.” Read more
Viral Video Encourages Women to Reject Abortion: ‘You Can Do This’
A viral video is challenging society and the media for pressuring women to choose abortion. Its message is simple: Women... Read more
Imam, rabbi, and Orthodox patriarch wish Pope Francis a swift recovery
Pope Francis underwent a three-hour operation on the evening of July 4. Read more
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Jailed Indian Jesuit Fr. Stan Swamy dies at age 84
He spent his final months jailed for his activism on behalf of Indian society’s lowest castes. Read more
Church leaders in Hungary and Slovakia welcome confirmation of papal visit
Pope Francis is expected to visit the countries on Sept. 12-15. Read more
How Did Catholics Get ‘Under God’ into the Pledge of Allegiance?
The Pledge of Allegiance didn’t always include the words “under God.” Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Europe needs faith in God as it struggles with ‘demographic winter’
The Vatican Secretary of State was preaching at Mass in Strasbourg, France. Read more
Pope Francis to spend week recovering in hospital after intestinal surgery
A Vatican spokesman said: “His Holiness Pope Francis is in good general condition.” Read more
UN accused of lies, manipulation in effort to legalize abortion in El Salvador
Salvadoran pro-life leader Sara Larín charged that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is lying... Read more
The best Catholic podcasts of 2021
Podcast listenership took a dip in 2020, as the world ground to a halt because of the coronavirus pandemic. But... Read more
"I Felt the Love of Jesus Pouring Out": Catholics Return to Confession
Whether they’re returning to confession after the pandemic or after falling away from their faith, Catholics have “no reason for... Read more
Traditional Latin Mass advocates appeal to Pope to protect Summorum Pontificum
A federation that advocates for the Traditional Latin Mass has appealed to Pope Francis to protect it, for those "within... Read more
Pope Francis ‘well’ after surgery on colon for diverticulitis
Pope Francis has "reacted well" to a scheduled colon surgery he underwent at a Rome hospital on Sunday. Read more
