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Pope Francis asks new bishop of divided Swiss diocese to serve for at least five years
Pope Francis has asked the new bishop of a divided Swiss diocese to remain in the post for at least... Read more
Vatican archbishop celebrates 90th anniversary of Divine Mercy apparition
A Vatican archbishop celebrated the 90th anniversary of the first Divine Mercy apparition on Monday in the Polish city of Płock. Read more
Archbishop Cordileone commends prosecution of Serra statue vandals for working justice
Amid calls from California activists to drop vandalism charges against five assailants who destroyed a statue of St. Junipero Serra... Read more
Children's book helps Catholics in Scotland consecrate themselves to Mary
A Scottish bishop has encouraged families and individuals to join him in a consecration to Mary by a less conventional... Read more
Archdiocese of Panama warns of abortion group claiming ‘Catholic’ title
The Archdiocese of Panama warned the country’s faithful that “Catholics for the Right to Decide” (CDD in Spanish), which is... Read more
Scholar’s critique of transgender movement reportedly de-listed by Amazon
One scholar’s critical book on the transgender movement has reportedly been removed from Amazon.com. Read more
Catholics press for further changes to Scotland’s controversial hate crime bill
Catholics are pressing for further changes to Scotland’s controversial hate crime bill amid a last-minute consultation. Read more
Burma’s Catholic bishops call for peace and dialogue as two protesters killed
The Catholic bishops of Burma have called for a “return to dialogue” as two protesters were killed during demonstrations over the weekend. Read more
Vatican cardinal reflects on the value of penance in a time of pandemic
The penance called for in the Christian life, and accentuated during Lent, can help us make sense of the sacrifices... Read more
Pope Francis honors sacrifice of medical workers who died in coronavirus pandemic
Pope Francis on Saturday expressed his gratitude for the sacrifice of medical workers, especially those who have died in the... Read more
Pope Francis: Christian life 'is a battle against the spirit of evil'
Like Jesus was tempted by Satan in the desert, Christians must be prepared to battle evil, knowing that “with faith,... Read more
French Catholic women launch manifesto on feminine vocation in the Church
A group of Catholic women in France has launched a manifesto to underscore the “beauty of the women's specific vocation.” Read more
Pope Francis visits writer and Holocaust survivor in Rome
Pope Francis on Saturday visited the home of the writer and Holocaust survivor Edith Steinschreiber Bruck in Rome. Read more
Pope Francis advances causes of nuns who died in Ebola outbreak
Pope Francis has recognized the heroic virtue of three Italian religious sisters who died from Ebola in Africa during the... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica
Pope Francis on Saturday named Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, O.F.M. Conv., to succeed Cardinal Angelo Comastri as archpriest of St. Peter’s... Read more
Pope Francis accepts Cardinal Robert Sarah's resignation from divine worship congregation
Pope Francis on Saturday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Robert Sarah as prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and... Read more
Masterpiece Cakeshop attorney: No, religious freedom for wedding vendors isn’t harmful
Ahead of a significant Supreme Court case that could determine whether Catholic adoption agencies can stay open in the U.S.,... Read more
Judge blocks S Carolina 'heartbeat' abortion ban, but backers look to Supreme Court
A federal judge has temporarily blocked South Carolina’s heartbeat-based abortion ban just days after its passage, in response to court... Read more
Filipino Catholics grateful for easing of Mass restrictions as Lent begins
Archbishop Charles Brown, the apostolic nuncio to the Philippines, applauded the government’s decision to ease restrictions on religious services, which... Read more
Priest challenges Scotland's coronavirus ban on public worship
Scotland’s coronavirus-related ban on public worship goes too far and churches that follow appropriate precautions should be allowed to open... Read more
