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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
Japan awards priest for promoting friendship in Africa through judo
A Capuchin Franciscan priest from Northern Ireland who spent 50 years on mission in Zambia has been awarded one of... Read more
Polish priest in stable condition after being stabbed before Mass
A Catholic priest in Wrocław is in stable condition after reportedly being stabbed before morning Mass on Monday, Polish sources... Read more
MS-13 gang member suspected in Salvadoran priest’s death
A priest has been shot and killed by a suspected gang member in El Salvador, Vatican News reported Sunday. His... Read more
Who are the new priests of 2019?
This year, 481 men in the United States will kneel in cathedral churches and be ordained as Catholic priests for... Read more
Jesuit Father James Schall has died at age 91
Father James Schall, S.J., a longtime professor of philosophy at Georgetown University and the author of numerous books and essays,... Read more
