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Mexican bishops call for peace in the US after violence at the Capitol
The Secretary General of the Mexican Bishops Conference made a call on behalf of the Mexican episcopate for peace to... Read more
How this Catholic group brought Christmas presents to Armenia
A Catholic non-profit has surprised hundreds of suffering Armenian families with Christmas presents following the problems of the coronavirus pandemic... Read more
Book gives more insight into the actions of Pius XII and his 'bureau' during WWII
A new book provides further information from the archives of Venerable Pius XII, including the Vatican’s attempts to oppose the... Read more
After Secretariat of State shakeup, what’s next for Curia reform?
The draft of the delayed document that will reform of the Roman Curia gives the Vatican’s Secretariat of State a... Read more
Cardinal Gregory calls for prayer and peace after unrest at US Capitol
The Archbishop of Washington has condemned the incursion into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday by pro-Trump protesters. Read more
Analysis: Pro-lifers will have to fight hidden abortion funding battles in the Senate
With Democrats projected to win Tuesday’s Senate races in Georgia, the political landscape for pro-lifers is now clear—they will be... Read more
Australia’s financial crime watchdog conducts ‘detailed review’ of Vatican transfers
Australia’s financial crime watchdog said Thursday that it is conducting a “detailed review” of Vatican-linked transfers worth $1.8 billion. Read more
‘A martyr who died laughing’: Cause of priest imprisoned by Nazis and communists advances
The sainthood cause of a Catholic priest who was imprisoned by both the Nazis and the communists has advanced with... Read more
‘May the Savior wipe away every tear’: Ukrainian Greek Catholic leader issues Christmas message
The leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church urged his flock Wednesday to set aside “fear and sorrow” as they... Read more
‘This is our mission’: Catholic archbishop brings aid to suffering Armenians
Archbishop Raphael Minassian is a man of action who has little time for the formalities of ecclesiastical life. Read more
Venezuelan cardinal: We pray for a happy new year, and push for change in government
In a New Year’s message posted on the Archdiocese of Caracas website, Archbishop Emeritus Jorge Urosa Savino said that despite... Read more
Cardinal Dolan condemns 'ugly and unlawful' defacement of St Patrick’s cathedral
Cardinal Timothy Dolan has denounced the defacement of St. Patrick’s Cathedral after protesters spray painted graffiti on its exterior. Read more
US Catholic bishops demand peace replace violence after protesters disrupt Capitol
Catholic bishops strongly condemned pro-Donald Trump protesters' incursion that penetrated the Capitol Building Wednesday as Congress debated the certification of... Read more
Attendance limited at Black Nazarene Masses in Philippines
Filippino churches and authorities will limit attendance for the Masses of the Black Nazarene - one of the country’s largest... Read more
Rector of Redemptoris Mater seminary in Argentina dies of Covid
Fr. James Flores Álvarez, rector of the Redemptoris Mater Seminary in the Archdiocese of Corrientes, died Tuesday of COVID-19. Read more
Tucson diocese to suspend indoor Masses for a month due to COVID-19
The Diocese of Tucson, Arizona announced new COVID-19 protocols that will require closing all churches for regular public indoor Masses... Read more
Mexican bakers replace Christ child with Baby Yoda in king cake for Epiphany
Several bakeries in Mexico decided to replace the Christ child with Baby Yoda in king cakes for Epiphany, causing controversy. Read more
After abuse accusation, Fr. Michael Pfleger says he's 'devastated, hurt, angry'
Father Michael Pfleger, an outspoken activist Chicago priest, has issued a short response after the Archdiocese of Chicago announced it... Read more
What pro-lifers are looking to accomplish in 2021
In 2021, pro-lifers will be looking to preserve certain federal policies, while going on offense in the states to enact... Read more
Scaled-down Three Kings parades held in Poland due to coronavirus pandemic
An estimated 2,500 Three Kings parades took place in Poland on Wednesday amid tight coronavirus restrictions. Read more
