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Catholic leader criticizes EU Parliament for backing motion on US abortion law
Jun 9, 2022 / 10:52 amThe motion secured 364 votes in favor, 154 against, and 37 abstentions.
Pope Francis to future Vatican diplomats: See St Charles de Foucauld as model
Jun 9, 2022 / 07:38 amThe pope was speaking to members of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.
Pope Francis mourns Order of Malta leader Fra’ Marco Luzzago
Jun 9, 2022 / 04:26 amThe Lieutenant of the Grand Master died on June 7 after a sudden illness.
Michigan bishop ‘humbled’ by success of weekly discipleship challenge
Jun 9, 2022 / 03:00 amThe year-long initiative has attracted more than 11,000 weekly subscribers.
Bishop Zanchetta’s lawyer requests house arrest to serve sentence for sexual abuse due to health problems
Jun 8, 2022 / 15:17 pmZanchetta’s lawyer is seeking the change so the bishop emeritus of Orán doesn’t have to remain in prison.
DHS warns that ‘faith-based institutions’ could be targeted amid ‘heightened threat environment’
Jun 8, 2022 / 06:00 amThe DHS alert followed an unconfirmed report that it had notified Catholic bishops of ‘credible threats’ if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
FULL TEXT: Letter from Colorado bishops to Catholic lawmakers who backed abortion law
Jun 8, 2022 / 05:48 amThe bishops of Colorado on Tuesday issued an open letter asking Catholic lawmakers who recently voted for a new abortion law to refrain from receiving Holy Communion
Pope Francis: Don’t hide wrinkles, it’s ‘the heart that matters’
Jun 8, 2022 / 04:05 amThe pope praised the ‘wise Italian actress’ Anna Magnani for refusing to conceal her wrinkles.
70 new priests ordained in one weekend in Mexican diocese
Jun 7, 2022 / 14:29 pmGod continues to call, his voice is powerful and there are still young hearts willing to continue to listen to the beat of His heart," the seminary vice-rector said.
Married couples from across Europe pray at Marian shrine in Poland
Jun 7, 2022 / 11:55 amOne couple traveled from Odesa in war-torn southern Ukraine.
What is the Order of Malta?
Jun 7, 2022 / 10:53 amThe Sovereign Military Order of Malta can be hard to define. The thousand-year-old entity is a Catholic religious order, medical aid organization, and international diplomatic entity all in one.
Order of Malta announces death of Fra’ Marco Luzzago after ‘sudden illness’
Jun 7, 2022 / 09:05 amHe had led the 1,000-year-old institution since 2020.
Nigeria church massacre: Pope Francis mourns victims of ‘unspeakable violence’
Jun 6, 2022 / 11:54 amCardinal Parolin said that the pope was praying ‘for the conversion of those blinded by hatred and violence.’
Why is everyone talking about Pope Francis’ trip to L’Aquila?
Jun 6, 2022 / 10:07 amThe pope will visit the central Italian city on Aug. 28.
Vatican and local Catholic bishop respond to Pentecost Sunday church massacre in Nigeria
Jun 5, 2022 / 12:22 pmAt least 50 people are reported to have been killed in the attack at a Catholic church in Owo, Ondo State.
Boy asks Pope Francis: 'Can you come to Ukraine to save all the children?'
Jun 5, 2022 / 05:35 amThe poignant exchange came during the pope's meeting with 160 schoolchildren on June 4.
Pope Francis announces his prayer intention for June 2022
Jun 2, 2022 / 11:58 amThe choice is fitting, since families from around the world will gather in Rome later this month for the World Meeting of Families on June 22-26.
Pope Francis congratulates Queen Elizabeth II on her platinum jubilee
Jun 2, 2022 / 06:21 amQueen Elizabeth II, England's longest reigning monarch, has met five popes in her lifetime, four of them as queen.
Pope Francis names Cardinal Cupich a member of Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship
Jun 1, 2022 / 05:25 amIn 2021, the Chicago archbishop welcomed the publication of Traditionis custodes.
Muslim and Protestant politicians receive Communion at German Catholic event
Jun 1, 2022 / 02:45 amOrganizers of the German March for Life said they were barred from having a stall.