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In time of virtual worship, miracles of Eucharist point to Real Presence
A North Vancouver church might be livestreaming Masses daily, but its pastor is ensuring his flock does not forget the... Read more
Supreme Court weighing Alabama ban on clergy at executions
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering the case of an Alabama death row inmate who has asked to have a... Read more
Catholic missionary priest nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
A Catholic missionary priest in Madagascar known for serving the poor living on a landfill has been nominated for this... Read more
Lourdes shrine invites the sick to find hope through virtual visit
On the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the papal delegate for the Marian shrine urged masked pilgrims and virtual... Read more
Pope Francis names 54-year-old successor to Cardinal Coutts in Karachi
Pope Francis on Thursday named a 54-year-old successor to Cardinal Joseph Coutts as Archbishop of Karachi, Pakistan. Read more
Italian cardinal condemns anti-Semitism after disruption of online event
The president of the Italian bishops’ conference has condemned anti-Semitism after an online event in memory of a Jewish leader... Read more
World’s largest Gothic altarpiece dazzles again after 6-year restoration project
The world’s largest Gothic altarpiece is once again dazzling visitors to a Catholic basilica in Poland following a six-year restoration... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese addresses race and Catholicism in Zoom event
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia hosted a Zoom conference on “Race and Catholicism” for more than 200 Catholics last week. Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of glacier-caused flash flood in India
Pope Francis has voiced his prayers for the victims of a glacier-caused flash flood in India’s northern Uttarakhand state, as... Read more
Detroit archdiocese to restore Sunday Mass obligation in March
Most Catholics in the Archdiocese of Detroit will again be obliged to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of... Read more
New book collects Carl Anderson's speeches on religious liberty
A recently published work collects speeches, articles, and essays by Carl Anderson, the Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus,... Read more
Pope Francis presented with historic prayer manuscript saved from Islamic State
Pope Francis was presented on Wednesday with a historic Aramaic prayer manuscript rescued from the Islamic State’s destructive occupation of... Read more
Aid to the Church in Need confirms ‘credible’ accusation of ‘serious sexual assault’ against founder
The Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) confirmed on Wednesday the existence of a “credible” description of... Read more
Accused priest asserts innocence at Vatican seminary abuse hearing
At a hearing on Wednesday in a trial for alleged abuse and cover-up at a Vatican youth seminary, a defendant asserted... Read more
Analysis: The communion controversy could be far greater than just pro-abortion politicians
As U.S. bishops debate whether to deny Communion to unrepentantly pro-abortion Catholic politicians, there is a larger conversation happening that... Read more
Vatican cardinal clashes with German theologian over ‘Eucharistic meal fellowship’
A Vatican cardinal has responded to a German theologian who criticized him for opposing a proposal for a “Eucharistic meal... Read more
Vatican ‘security consultant’ Cecilia Marogna lodges complaint over confiscated cellphone
Cecilia Marogna, an Italian woman expected to face trial at the Vatican on charges of embezzlement, has lodged an appeal... Read more
Pope Francis: Christian prayer instills ‘invincible hope’ in the human heart
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that prayer can fortify us as we face the challenges of daily life. Read more
NY Encounter to explore 'When Reality Hits'
Communion and Liberation is preparing for its 13th annual New York Encounter to help participants process and grow from the... Read more
Catholic bishops of Japan, Korea criticize Fukushima radioactivity clean-up plans
The Catholic bishops of Japan and Korea have criticized the Japanese government’s plans to release into the sea millions of... Read more
