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Pope Francis at the Angelus: ‘Let Jesus look at and heal your heart’
At the Angelus, the pope reflected on Jesus’ healing of a woman afflicted with hemorrhages. Read more
Pope Francis appeals to Holy Land Catholics as bishops consecrate Middle East to Holy Family
The act of consecration took place at the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Florida building collapse
Pope Francis on Saturday offered prayers and condolences to all those affected by a deadly condominium building collapse in Florida... Read more
Pope Francis meets European Parliament president after abortion vote
The conversation “focused on the need to protect the weakest and most vulnerable.” Read more
Vatican confirms probe of negligence claims against Polish Cardinal Dziwisz
Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco visited Poland on June 17-26 to investigate the allegations. Read more
New Manila prelate vows to be a ‘listening shepherd’ to his flock
Cardinal Jose Advincula, the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Manila, vowed to be “a listening shepherd” as he starts... Read more
US Catholics have favorable view of Pope Francis, according to national survey
According to a recent online survey released by the Pew Research Center on June 25, Pope Francis’ popularity remains "fairly... Read more
Vatican ‘deeply concerned’ about the potential collapse of Lebanon
Archbishop Paul Gallagher said the pope could visit the country at “the beginning of next year.” Read more
Pro-life leader: Report decrying ‘religious extremist funders’ should spur Catholics to defend life
The report claimed to identify more than 50 “anti-gender actors operating in Europe.” Read more
Pope Francis to Lutheran leaders: Jesus feels pain at our divisions
The pope met with representatives of the Lutheran World Federation. Read more
Saskatchewan bishops call for justice after new discovery of unmarked graves at former residential school
Bishops of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan acknowledged the need for “repentance” and justice, after a new discovery of hundreds... Read more
Vatican asks for donations to Peter’s Pence ahead of annual collection
In 2020, Catholics gave $52.7 million to Peter's Pence -- down 18% from 2019. Read more
Vatican takes action against two more retired Polish Catholic bishops
The measures concerned Bishop Stefan Regmunt and Bishop Stanisław Napierała. Read more
Vatican ‘foreign minister’ doubts speaking out on Hong Kong ‘would make any difference whatever’
Archbishop Paul Gallagher said: “Obviously Hong Kong is the object of concern for us.” Read more
Italy’s ‘anti-homophobia’ law: Vatican request sparks Church-state debate
From the prime minister to a famous rapper, Italians are weighing in on the Vatican’s diplomatic intervention. Read more
Catholic bishops lament European Parliament abortion vote
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki said the vote signaled that the EU was embracing “a culture of death and exclusion.” Read more
Gibraltar abortion referendum: Voters back bill legalizing abortion
The people of Gibraltar voted in a referendum Thursday to approve a bill legalizing abortion. Read more
Philippine Catholic Church leaders honor departed former president
Catholic Church leaders in the Philippines honored the country’s former president, Benigno Aquino III, who died on Thursday, June, 24,... Read more
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Lubbock’s Catholic cathedral finds $250k missing, FBI finds embezzlement suspect in Colombia
A man who allegedly stole more than $250,000 from Lubbock’s Christ the King Cathedral has been located in Colombia, and... Read more
Beirut’s St. Joseph church, badly damaged in port explosion, to reopen
The church has been restored with funds from Aid to the Church in Need. Read more
