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The Raising of Lazarus (1857), by Léon Joseph Florentin Bonnat. Public Domain.

Pope Francis adds feast of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus to Church calendar

Feb 2, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Tuesday added the memorial of Sts. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus to the General Roman Calendar, giving the... Read more

Pope St. Paul VI. Public Domain.

St. Paul VI’s feast to be celebrated May 29

Feb 6, 2019

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope St. Paul VI’s feast day will be celebrated annually on May 29 as an... Read more

Pope Francis incenses the altar during Mass in Gyumri Armenia June 25, 2016.

Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church added to liturgical calendar

Mar 3, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Saturday, the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ decision that the Church celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as... Read more

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USCCB Fall Meeting 2021

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USCCB Fall Meeting 2021

U.S. bishops nominate candidates for conference president and vice president

Parishioners of Holy Cross Church in Garrett Park, Maryland, learned in a Sept. 30, 2022, email that their pastor was suspended over allegations of sexual abuse of minors.

Maryland priest accused of sexual abuse of minors placed on administrative leave

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A mobile abortion clinic at a church? Planned Parenthood is considering just that

President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua

Guatemalan cardinal responds to Daniel Ortega’s attack on the Church