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Cardinal Pietro Parolin in St. Peter's Basilica April 27, 2017.

Cardinal Parolin: Monaco shows positive Church-state relationship can exist

Jul 20, 2021

By CNA Staff

Catholicism is the tiny Mediterranean principality’s official state religion. Read more

Parliament House for the state of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia. Stock photo via Shutterstock

Victoria parliament considers ending daily Our Father

Mar 20, 2019

The parliament of the Australian state of Victoria is considering a proposal to end the convention of beginnings daily sessions... Read more

Interior Minister Manuel Valls in Lyon, France on Sept.14, 2012.

France monitoring traditionalist Catholics for 'religious pathology'

Dec 13, 2012

By Carl Bunderson

A French cabinet member announced that the government will monitor certain groups for "religious pathology," including a traditionalist Catholic organization,... Read more

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Vatican enlists influencers to get young, disenchanted Catholics to answer Synod survey

Firefighters work to put out a roof fire at historic St. James Catholic Church, in Rockford, Illinois, on Aug. 8, 2022. The Diocese of Rockford said a lightning strike was a possible cause.

Lightning strike causes major fire damage to historic Illinois Catholic church

The flag of the Republic of Ireland.

Pro-lifers react with dismay to news that Irish government plans to fine for praying near abortion clinic

The community of Trappist monks of the monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña in Burgos, Spain.

Why did the floor of a Spanish monastery turn blood red once a year for almost 500 years?

St. Paul VI

Reacting to pontifical academy, theologian says teaching of Humanae vitae can't change

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Adams County, Colorado, sustained thousands of dollars in estimated damage from a pair of drive-by shootings Aug. 6 and Aug. 8, 2022.

Drive-by gunshots target Denver-area Catholic church

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signs bills in Indianapolis, March 10, 2022.

Indiana’s broad abortion ban overshadows another pro-family law passed the same day

Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, walks with other pilgrims to the Shrine of the Divine Child in July 2022.

Nicaraguan police place Catholic bishop, priests under house arrest

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Pope Francis wishes ‘hope in the risen Christ’ to victims of Cuba oil fire, explosions

Bishop Emil Stehle

German bishop, accused of abuse, found to have helped wanted pedophile priests escape to Latin America

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The community of Trappist monks of the monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña in Burgos, Spain.

Why did the floor of a Spanish monastery turn blood red once a year for almost 500 years?

Firefighters work to put out a roof fire at historic St. James Catholic Church, in Rockford, Illinois, on Aug. 8, 2022. The Diocese of Rockford said a lightning strike was a possible cause.

Lightning strike causes major fire damage to historic Illinois Catholic church

The flag of the Republic of Ireland.

Pro-lifers react with dismay to news that Irish government plans to fine for praying near abortion clinic

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Vatican enlists influencers to get young, disenchanted Catholics to answer Synod survey