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Pope Francis: Rigid priests are a manifestation of clericalism
“Clericalism is a perversion of the priesthood,” the pope told Italian seminarians. Read more
Cardinal Marx: Pope Francis’ resignation decision a ‘great challenge’
The influential German cardinal expressed surprise at the swiftness of the pope’s response to his offer to resign. Read more
Fr. Thomas Joseph White named first American rector of Angelicum in Rome
The theologian has taught at the pontifical university attended by St. John Paul II since 2018. Read more
Catholics submit ‘dubium’ to Vatican asking if Church in Germany is in schism
Three Catholics from the Diocese of Essen have formally requested a ruling from the Vatican’s doctrinal congregation. Read more
Pope Francis declines Cardinal Marx’s resignation
The pope asked the influential German cardinal to continue as archbishop of Munich and Freising. Read more
Cardinal Kasper ‘very worried’ about German Church’s ‘Synodal Way’
Cardinal Walter Kasper said he hoped that the prayers of faithful Catholics “will help to steer the Synodal Way in... Read more
Wedding cake, controversy and faith: Colorado baker's book recounts years-long legal fight
Jack Phillips, a Colorado baker whose decision not to bake cakes for same-sex weddings ended up taking him before the... Read more
Spanish bishop cricitizes bill that would criminalize pro-life witness near abortion clinics
The secretary general of the Spanish bishops’ conference on Saturday questioned on Twitter a bill proposed by the ruling Spanish... Read more
Pope Francis encourages ecumenical meeting in brotherly love
Practicing love toward one another is essential, Pope Francis said in a video message to a gathering of the John... Read more
Irish Catholic bishop ‘delighted’ as firm offers paid leave after pregnancy loss
Bishop Kevin Doran welcomed the step by Lidl Ireland. Read more
Pope Francis: Priests, bishops, and married couples ‘co-responsible’ for the family
The pope sent a video message to a four-day online meeting on his apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia. Read more
Financial watchdog tells Vatican to improve judicial action on crime
The Moneyval report noted improvements to the Vatican’s regulations to fight money laundering. Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Cardinal Pell calls for better fiscal accountability at the Vatican
Cardinal George Pell – the former prefect of the Vatican’s Secretariat for the Economy – called for stronger fiscal accountability... Read more
Ireland’s High Court to hear abortion case
A couple claim that their unborn child was aborted after they were mistakenly told that it had a fatal fetal... Read more
Pope Francis: Say the ‘Jesus Prayer’ throughout the day
At his general audience, the pope recommended the prayer at the heart of Eastern Christianity’s mystical tradition. Read more
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‘It’s heady stuff’: A composer turns St. John Henry Newman’s much-loved words into music
Sir James MacMillan’s new work “Nothing in Vain” is inspired by a meditation by the English saint. Read more
Mexican bishops ask that election results be respected
The Mexican bishops’ conference on Monday asked the political forces in the country to respect the results of Sunday’s elections... Read more
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Court reinstates Virginia teacher suspended over transgender pronoun policy
A county court on Tuesday ruled that a Virginia teacher suspended for opposing a school transgender pronoun policy must be... Read more
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New tech company aims to provide platform for Catholic businesses
A Catholic technology company recently launched a platform for Catholic publishers, small businesses, and religious communities to reach customers and... Read more
Poland’s new pro-life campaign proclaims ‘every life is a miracle’
The campaign presents more than 80 personal stories. Read more
