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English courts to reconsider life support for Archie Battersbee, severely brain-injured boy
England’s High Court must hold another hearing to determine whether ending the life support of a severely injured 12-year-old boy,... Read more
Spanish Cardinal Carlos Amigo dies at age 87 after lung surgery
He was an advocate for dialogue between Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Read more
Pope Francis recalls late Italian cardinal’s ‘love for the ministry of reconciliation’
Cardinal Luigi De Magistris died days before his 96th birthday. Read more
Why Catholics should contemplate the four last things during Advent
Catholics should contemplate death in preparation for Baby Jesus’ birth, according to Sr. Danielle Victoria. Read more
This Rome church is devoted to burying and praying for the dead
The church is the last resting place of more than 8,000 people. Read more
Why many Catholic dioceses offer free interment of cremated remains
There are many ways - some more conventional than others - that cremated remains, kept in urns or in other... Read more
Death in the modern age – and how to prepare as a Catholic
Death. It’s a subject seen as sad, morbid and fearful, something that people would rather not think about, and certainly... Read more
Pope Francis prays for the elderly afraid of dying alone amid pandemic
Pope Francis prayed for the elderly who are afraid of dying alone at his morning Mass on Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis prays for those who weep from coronavirus loneliness or loss
“Many cry today. And we, from this altar, from this sacrifice of Jesus -- of Jesus who was not ashamed... 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
Remember the final judgement, Pope Francis says at Mass for recently deceased bishops
Pope Francis urged Catholics to meditation on the final judgement at a Mass offered Monday for the souls of cardinals... Read more
Brain death diagnosis for second Michigan teen raises questions
For the second time in a month, a family in Michigan is fighting to keep their teenage son on life... Read more
Pope Francis: Fear sin, not death
Catholics have no reason to fear death, because Christ the Lord has power over death; instead, they should fear sin,... Read more
Cardinal Keith O'Brien, disgraced Scottish prelate, dies at 80
Cardinal Keith Patrick O'Brien, who stepped down as Archbishop of Edinburgh in 2013 after admitting to inappropriate sexual conduct throughout... Read more
Religious sister who worked with Padre Pio dies at 101
Sister Consolata di Santo, one of the first religious sisters to work in the hospital developed by St. Padre Pio,... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Palliative care means accompanying, not abandoning
Palliative care is a reminder that love for those who are dying means accompaniment, not abandonment, Cardinal Pietro Parolin said... Read more
Remember you're going to die, Pope Francis counsels
Spending time reflecting on your own death can be a freeing experience, and one that can even help us to... Read more
Priest's hospital room mix-up allows dying woman to receive sacraments
Shortly before midnight on New Year’s Eve, Fr. Gregorio Hidalgo went to a hospital to give Communion to a patient.... Read more
If you died today, would you be ready? Pope Francis asks
On Sunday Pope Francis encouraged people not to wait to reflect on their lives, but to ask themselves: If this... Read more
Have you heard of Saint Death? Don’t pray to her.
They call her Santa Muerte (‘Holy Death’ or ‘Saint Death’), but she’s no saint. Read more
