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Mexico is the most violent Latin American country for priests
For the ninth year in a row, Mexico is the most violent country in Latin America for priests, said a... Read more
Welsh pub renames beer after seminarian mix-up
How does a pub make up for mistakenly trying to kick out a group of celebrating seminarians? By naming a... Read more
This Oklahoma priest was a martyr – and he'll be beatified this year
“Padre, they've come for you.” Read more
Mexican priest moved to intermediate care after stabbing attack
Father Miguel Angel Machorro, who was stabbed May 15 at the Mexico City Cathedral, left intensive care and was transferred... Read more
Priest plants himself at popular music festival, goes viral on Reddit
What’s a good way to reach a lot of young people all at once? Read more
Pope Francis to honor two priests who lived ahead of their times
With a visit to the tombs of Father Lorenzo Milani and Father Primo Mazzolari this June, Pope Francis will pay... Read more
Indian politician suggests ransom fund for kidnapped priest
A member of India’s Legislative Assembly is encouraging the Church to raise money for the release of kidnapped priest Father... Read more
Seminarian who once saved the Eucharist from ISIS returns as a priest
Martin Baani was just 24 years old when he risked his life as a seminarian to rescue the Blessed Sacrament... Read more
The story behind the Irish priest whose prayers could heal
Father John Sullivan was a prominent Irish Catholic convert who was known for his healing prayers, his consolation for the... Read more
Philly priest charged with stealing $500k for concerts, dinners, casinos
A Philadelphia monsignor is being charged with embezzling more than half a million dollars from the priests’ home where he... Read more
Catholic priests, religious face wave of violence in DR Congo
Following recent attempts at brokering peace between the government and political opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo... Read more
Who took religious vows last year? Over 200 Americans.
There were 216 Catholic women and men religious who took perpetual vows in the U.S. in 2016, and an annual... Read more
Can you teach the truth and not be a hater? This ministry for gay Catholics says yes.
In a country where gay marriage has gained widespread acceptance – both culturally and legally – in the past several... Read more
82-year-old priest attacked, robbed outside Kansas City parish
82-year-old Fr. Tom Kearns is in the hospital recovering from an attack outside of Blessed Sacrament Church in Kansas City,... Read more
Another Catholic priest has been kidnapped in Mexico
Mexican Cardinal Alberto Suárez Inda is offering prayers for the safety of a priest who was kidnapped in the country... Read more
A final farewell to Rome's exorcist: the funeral of Father Amorth
Hundreds attended the funeral Mass of Father Gabriele Amorth, the exorcist of the Diocese of Rome, on Monday, following his... Read more
Two priests murdered in Mexico
One day after they were kidnapped from their parish, Mexican priests Alejo Nabor Jiménez Juárez and José Alfredo Suárez de... Read more
Rome's exorcist, Father Gabriel Amorth, dies at age 91
Father Gabriel Amorth, the exorcist of the Diocese of Rome who drew worldwide attention, died on Friday at the age... Read more
Key bishop: 'We don't know' if Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil is still alive
As the situation in Yemen continues to worsen, Bishop Paul Hinder on Friday requested prayers for priests, for the Missionaries... Read more
Priest related to Princess Diana on the path to sainthood
A relative of Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry has moved one step closer to sainthood. Read more
