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Wisconsin attorney general to investigate sex abuse by Catholic clerics
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul will launch an investigation of sexual abuse in the state's five Catholic dioceses, and at... Read more
Bishop describes 'troubling disagreement' between Spanish episcopate, government
Spain’s bishops have a “troubling disagreement” with the country’s coalition government, led by socialists, which aims at restricting freedom of... Read more
Catholic bishops urge parishes in England and Wales to reach out to ‘COVID curious’
The bishops say that a new group of people has discovered the Church via the internet amid the pandemic. Read more
CDF to hold study day on 2001 instruction for dissolution of marriage ‘in favorem fidei’
The dissolution of a marriage bond “in favorem fidei” (in favor of the faith) can be approved by the pope... Read more
Pope Francis prays for people displaced by St. Vincent volcano eruptions
The volcano La Soufrière, dormant since 1979, has erupted multiple times since April 9. Read more
Will the Vatican pass the Moneyval test?
There will be a lot at stake when Moneyval issues its long-awaited verdict on the Vatican’s financial system next week. Read more
Cardinal Wyszynski, Poland’s ‘Primate of the Millennium,’ to be beatified in September
The beatification ceremony will be held in the Polish capital, Warsaw, on Sept. 12 Read more
Pope Francis celebrates name day with poor as the Vatican’s free vaccinations continue
At the end of his visit, the pope offered everyone a piece of a giant, hollow chocolate egg. Read more
Three kidnapped Catholics released in Haiti
Seven other Catholics remain captive more than 10 days after their abduction Read more
‘It would make a big difference’: Human rights activist urges Vatican to change tack on China
Benedict Rogers talks to CNA about the Holy See, China, and the search for the next Catholic bishop of Hong... Read more
Several US states consider bills regulating abortion
Numerous states of the US have been considering bills regulating abortion in recent weeks. Read more
Construction of Marian tower on Sagrada Familia begins
Work began Tuesday on the completion of the spire atop the Virgin Mary’s tower of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and... Read more
Names of accused Rochester priests will not be blocked
A federal judge has said the names of priests accused of sexual abuse in the Diocese of Rochester cannot be... Read more
The harrowing story of an LA priest who survived a shooting in Nigeria
Father Aloysius Ezoenyeka didn’t know how long he had been unconscious. A gentle slapping on his face stirred him, and... Read more
Care for nature, pope tells world leaders at climate summit
In a video message sent to a climate summit on Thursday, Pope Francis urged care for nature and the preservation... Read more
Pope Francis meets with Legionaries of Christ leader
Fr. John Connor asked the pope “for light and advice in the task that he has been entrusted with.” Read more
Pope Francis: The biggest defeat for an athlete is to not play as a team
The pope told a team of top water polo players not to “play alone.” Read more
On Earth Day, Pope Francis says the world is ‘at the limit’
The pope urged world leaders to “act with courage, operate with justice, and always tell the truth to people.” Read more
Pope Francis hopes Lebanon can regain the ‘strength of the cedars’
The pope expressed the hope in a meeting with Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri. Read more
Vatican unveils official prayer of 2022 World Meeting of Families
The 10th World Meeting of Families will take place June 22-26, 2022. Read more
