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Pope Francis at Chrism Mass: The devil tempts priests with ‘hidden idols’
‘The priest with a functionalist mindset has his own nourishment, which is his ego,’ he said. Read more
Pope Francis to priests: Don’t ‘remain barricaded in the sacristy’
He praised the example of Pius XI, elected pope 100 years ago. Read more
Cardinal Sarah calls Catholic priests to spiritual renewal in new book
‘If priests, if society look to God, then I think things will change,’ he said. Read more
Number of foreign-born Catholic priests in Italy continues to rise
The total number of priests has falled by 11% in the last decade. Read more
Pope Francis tells elderly priests: ‘Aging is a privilege’
He said: ‘Please, pray for me who is a little old and a little, but not too much, sick!’ Read more
Priests are still essential, says Archbishop Wenski
Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami stressed this week that despite public health distinctions created over the past year, priests are... Read more
43 Catholic priests have died in Italy’s 2nd wave of coronavirus
Forty-three Italian priests died in November after contracting the coronavirus, as Italy experiences a second wave of the epidemic. Read more
World Mission Sunday: number of Catholics continues to rise worldwide
The number of Catholics worldwide increased by almost 16 million in a year to 1.33 billion, according to statistics highlighted... Read more
Pope Francis thanks sick and elderly priests for proclaiming Gospel of life
Pope Francis thanked sick and elderly priests for their quiet witness to the Gospel Thursday in a message that conveyed... Read more
A drowning man prayed for help. God sent a floating tiki bar filled with priests.
When Jimmy Macdonald found himself floundering in the waters of Lake George in New York next to his tipped kayak,... Read more
After Hurricane Laura, priests' support group responds to a 'brother' in need
Support groups for priests provide ongoing camaraderie and spiritual nourishment, and now that list of benefits can be expanded to... Read more
Coronavirus lockdown leaves Catholic priests struggling for funds
Catholic priests in England are struggling to make ends meet following a drop in income caused by the coronavirus crisis. Read more
Polish bishops recall service of priests, nuns during Warsaw Uprising
Commemorating the 76th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising against the Nazis, the Catholic bishops of Poland released a reflection on... Read more
Prayers answered: Diocese of Providence sees decades-high number of new seminarians
The Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, is welcoming eight new seminarians this year - the highest number of incoming seminarians... Read more
Pope Francis blesses global rosary relay for priests
Pope Francis has given his apostolic blessing to a worldwide rosary relay for priests. Read more
At least 28 priests in northern Italy have died from COVID-19
Italian dioceses surrounding Milan have reported the deaths of 30 priests during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
Pray that bishops, priests will manifest Christ's love, Pope Francis urges
Bishops and priests have a duty to guard and protect the Catholics entrusted to their care; and they need the... Read more
In robota Christi? Why robots can never be Catholic priests
Once a man is ordained a priest for the Catholic Church, he acts, according to the Catechism of the Catholic... Read more
Pope to Madagascar religious: To avoid discouragement, focus on praising God
In an address to priests, religious, and seminarians of Madagascar, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of maintaining a focus on... Read more
Francis urges priests to be faithful in time of 'ecclesial purification'
Pope Francis published a letter Sunday to encourage all priests to remain steadfast and prayerful during this time of purification... Read more
