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More than 200 German-speaking theology professors criticize Vatican ‘no’ to same-sex blessings
More than 200 theology professors in the German-speaking world have signed a statement criticizing the Vatican’s rejection of blessings for... Read more
Vatican marks World Water Day with call to end waste and contamination
The Vatican has marked World Water Day by urging an end to water waste and contamination. Read more
Police in Ireland fine Catholic priest for offering public Masses
Police in Ireland have fined a Catholic priest for celebrating public Masses amid a nationwide lockdown. Read more
Police in Ireland fine Catholic priest for offering public Masses
Police in Ireland have fined a Catholic priest for celebrating public Masses amid a nationwide lockdown. Read more
Private Mass restrictions come into force at St. Peter’s Basilica
The restriction of private Masses in the upper side chapels of St. Peter’s Basilica has come into force Read more
Peruvian bishops ask for loosening of church restrictions
The Peruvian Bishops’ Conference has asked President Francisco Sagasti to correct “excessive limitations” on church attendance put in place by... Read more
Pope Francis: It is our Christian duty to help people know Jesus
Pope Francis said Sunday it is our Christian duty to help people know Jesus, which we cannot do without giving... Read more
Two years after Easter attacks, Sri Lankan Catholics still calling for answers
Catholic leaders in Sri Lanka are urging the government to step up its efforts to investigate the 2019 Easter Sunday... Read more
Ecuador to host International Eucharistic Congress in 2024
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis had designated the Archdiocese of Quito in Ecuador the host of the 2024... Read more
Second Massachusetts city to recognize polyamorous relationships
Cambridge, Massachusetts has redefined domestic partnerships to give relationships involving more than two people the same rights as a married... Read more
Priest who celebrated Biden’s inaugural Mass under investigation
A Jesuit priest who celebrated Joe Biden’s inaugural Mass in January is under investigation for alleged inappropriate behavior, according to... Read more
Biden administration moves to resume Title X funding of pro-abortion groups
The Biden administration is expected to allow abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, to once again receive federal family planning funding... Read more
How the Big Easy celebrates St. Joseph
Catholic culture is everywhere in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is the city’s defining celebration. The city’s cathedral is one of... Read more
Sainthood causes of three more religious sisters who died in Ebola outbreak advance
Among the seven clerics and religious whose heroic virtues were recognized by the Vatican on Thursday are three Italian religious... Read more
In new interview, Archbishop Chaput opens up about new book, cultural challenges, Biden administration
Archbishop Charles Chaput, who retired as Archbishop of Philadelphia last year, has released a new book taking a look at... Read more
Bishop Conley: St. Joseph helped me through depression, quarantine
Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska opened up in a March 19 letter about how in the midst of a... Read more
Pope Francis: Our Lady of Knock brings a message of hope
Pope Francis said that Our Lady of Knock exemplifies the importance of prayer and hope as he officially designated Knock... Read more
Survey: Catholics in US more aware of Christian persecution, but blind spots linger
Catholics in the US are showing more awareness of the problems of Christian persecution worldwide, the pastoral charity Aid to... Read more
Polish windsurfing star: I convinced a woman not to have an abortion
A Polish windsurfing star has described how she convinced a woman not to have an abortion, saying that “if we... Read more
Amoris laetitia year: Pope Francis says Church must defend the family
Pope Francis has encouraged Catholics to support and defend families by making an effort to be close to them in... Read more
