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Vatican upholds bishop over reception of Communion on tongue
The secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship wrote to a petitioner last month rejecting their appeal against the Bishop... Read more
Vatican diplomat: COVID-19 vaccines must be accessible to all
A Vatican diplomat has called for a coordinated rollout of COVID-19 vaccines which ensures that the poor are not left... Read more
Why in-person worship matters
After Virginia’s governor appeared to suggest that church attendance is immaterial to the act of worship, one theologian says that... Read more
Catholic Church in Poland records 1.3% fall in Sunday Mass attendance in 2019
The number of people attending Sunday Mass in Poland fell by 1.3% in 2019 compared to the previous year, according... Read more
This year’s Vatican Christmas tree has ornaments handmade by the homeless
Reaching a height of nearly 100 feet, the Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square this year is adorned with handcrafted... Read more
Democratic congresswoman introduces abortion survivors' bill
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard introduced two bills on Thursday aimed at protecting babies who survive abortions and preventing male athletes from competing... Read more
German cardinal asks Pope Francis to review his handling of abuse case
A German cardinal announced Friday that he would ask Pope Francis to review his handling of a clerical abuse case. Read more
Spain’s Catholic bishops: Fast and pray against legalization of euthanasia
The Catholic bishops of Spain called Thursday for a day of fasting and prayer ahead of the expected approval of a... Read more
Pope Francis offers support to beleaguered Christians of Syria and Iraq
Pope Francis urged Catholic charities Thursday to continue supporting embattled Christian minorities in Syria and Iraq. Read more
Belgium allows 15 people at Mass in ‘slight easing’ of public worship ban
The government of Belgium has agreed to ease restrictions on Mass celebrated with the public beginning Dec. 13, permitting a... Read more
Only frequent church attendees avoided downward mental health trend in 2020
Americans who attend religious services weekly are the only demographic group appearing to show improved mental health in 2020, despite... Read more
Victoria's conversion therapy bill a 'dramatic overreach of the state'
A bill seeking to ban so-called conversion therapy for sexual orientation or gender identity in the Australian state of Victoria... Read more
'All are Welcome' not a welcome hymn at Mass, USCCB committee says
The doctrine committee of the US bishops’ conference (USCCB) earlier this year produced a guide to evaluating the lyrics of... Read more
Year of St. Joseph: What Catholics need to know
Here’s what you need to know about the Year of St. Joseph: Read more
US judge refuses to lift order allowing at-home medical abortions during pandemic
A federal judge on Wednesday refused to lift an order barring Food and Drug Administration requirements that the abortion pill... Read more
Indiana bishops call for end to federal executions
Indiana’s Catholic bishops are calling for an end to the death penalty, as two federal death row inmates are scheduled... Read more
Holy House of Loreto celebrates feast with illuminated Marian procession
On the vigil of the Dec. 10 feast of Our Lady of Loreto, uniformed air force pilots wearing face masks carried... Read more
Is the rare ‘Christmas Star’ visible this December the Star of Bethlehem?
The “Great Conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn taking place this month -- dubbed the “Christmas Star” -- is a pretty... Read more
Colorado lifts church capacity limit, asks Supreme Court to drop lawsuit
The Governor of Colorado has asked the Supreme Court to drop a church’s lawsuit against the state after he lifted... Read more
Cardinal Zen: Jimmy Lai arrest is part of campaign of ‘political intimidation’
Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun has warned that the recent arrest of Jimmy Lai shows a rise in “political intimidation” against... Read more
