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As epidemic wanes, New York archdiocese schools plan for full reopening
“Our children have been learning and have been safe!” the superintendent said. Read more
‘Rosary bishop’ says Pope Francis’ May prayer marathon feels like ‘divine confirmation’
“This is what we ourselves had been doing, starting three years ago,” said Bishop John Keenan. Read more
With 'message of hope,' consecration of California to St. Joseph coming to multiple churches
“In these very difficult times, we need a message of hope, and all families, marriages, men, women, children, bishops, priests,... Read more
Finnish MP faces criminal charges after tweeting Bible verse
Päivi Räsänen said: “I cannot accept that voicing my religious beliefs could mean imprisonment.” Read more
Safeguarding expert: Guidelines are ‘in vain’ if not upheld by Church powers
Fr. Hans Zollner, S.J, explains why Rome’s Center for Child Protection is becoming an anthropology institute. Read more
Pope names new Colorado Springs bishop: a Nebraska priest 'fascinated by Jesus Christ'
“I invite you to become fascinated by the Lord… I can’t wait to see what he does with us.” Read more
Pope Francis to Catholic associations: ‘The Lord counts on your boldness’
The pope urged the groups to beware of “the trap of organizational charts.” Read more
Ukraine’s president: Vatican would be the ideal place for meeting with Putin
“The Holy See is a moral authority on a global level which has always effectively played the role of mediator,”... Read more
Pro-life former congressman: Catholics in politics need to be ‘different’
A Catholic former Democratic congressman said that President Biden’s pro-abortion policies flout what it means to live as a Catholic... Read more
Atlanta archdiocese to end Sunday Mass dispensation
The archdiocese of Atlanta announced an end date to the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. While... Read more
Is the Vatican’s new judicial activism good for the Holy See?
The Vatican judicial system is pursuing cases of financial wrongdoing like never before. But there is a downside. Read more
Pope Francis changes law to allow Vatican City court to judge cardinals, bishops
The pope has amended part of a law issued last year regulating the Vatican City’s judicial system. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of President Biden’s home diocese
Msgr. William Koenig succeeds Bishop William Francis Malooly, who has led the diocese since 2008. Read more
Pope Francis praises Venezuela’s ‘doctor of the poor’ ahead of beatification
Pope Francis sent a video message marking the beatification of José Gregorio Hernández. Read more
Public Masses to resume in Ireland from May 10 with 50-person limit
The 50-person limit will apply regardless of church size. Read more
Swiss campaigners secure same-sex marriage referendum
More than 61,000 signatures were collected in favor of giving Switzerland’s 8.5 million population a final say on the law. Read more
Sri Lanka's government proposes burqa ban
Despite concerns from religious rights groups, the Sri Lanka government is planning to introduced a ban on the wearing in... Read more
German bishops’ leader: Day of same-sex blessings not ‘helpful’
A nationwide event in defiance of the Vatican’s “no” to blessings for same-sex couples will take place on May 10. Read more
USCCB has 'nothing in the works' on Biden and Communion
Recent reports that the US Conference of Catholic Bishops may at their spring general assembly press pro-abortion Catholic politicians not... Read more
Vatican accused of investing in companies making ‘morning-after pill’
An Italian investigative news program claimed that the Vatican’s treasury invested millions in pharmaceutical companies. Read more
