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Rome to host World Meeting of Parish Priests in preparation for Synod on Synodality
The World Meeting of Parish Priests for the Synod on Synodality will be held April 29–May 2 in Sacrofano, Rome. Read more
Sainthood cause of Father Luigi Giussani: Milan Archdiocese to begin collecting testimonies
Archbishop Mario Delpini will hold the first public session of the testimonial phase of Giussani’s cause in the Basilica of... Read more
Popular Catholic influencer: ‘We need to use our social media platforms’
Sachin Jose reaches more than 148,000 people with the Catholic faith through his digital apostolate on X (formerly Twitter). Read more
Ferrero Rocher: The chocolate inspired by Our Lady of Lourdes
“The success of Ferrero we owe to Our Lady of Lourdes; without her we can do little,” said Michele Ferrero,... Read more
This province in Italy ‘invests’ in children and families
The famous “demographic winter” often mentioned by Pope Francis is evident in many regions of Italy except one: Alto Adige-Südtirol... Read more
50,000 march for life in Poland as its parliament considers legalizing abortion
On Sunday, 50,000 people congregated on the streets of Warsaw, Poland, for the National March for Life to defend the... Read more
Notre Dame fire, 5 years later: What are the plans for reopening the cathedral in Paris?
The reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral is scheduled to begin with a triduum on Dec. 7 that will include... Read more
Polish bishops launch ‘day of prayer’ for unborn after lawmakers advance pro-abortion bills
Lawmakers on Friday advanced four pro-abortion bills to be considered by a special committee in the Sejm, which is Poland’s... Read more
Germany thwarts terror plot: Teenage suspects reportedly planned attacks on churches
The Düsseldorf public prosecutor’s office revealed that the suspects, between 15 and 16 years old, were apprehended over the Easter... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to 200 children for catechism in Rome suburb
Pope Francis made a special “getaway” from the Vatican on Thursday to meet with a group of 200 children at... Read more
From papal secretary to nuncio? Report of a diplomatic role for Gänswein unconfirmed
While speculation is again running rife on social media about Archbishop Georg Gänswein’s next role, neither he nor the Vatican... Read more
Portuguese bishops announce financial compensation fund for Church abuse victims
An independent commission authorized by the Portuguese bishops found that thousands of children had been sexually abused by priests and... Read more
Bishop-elect dies within days of his episcopal consecration
The Diocese of Dunkeld, Scotland, announced that Father Martin Chambers passed away at the age of 59 just weeks before... Read more
Report: Society of St. Pius X priest admits to years of sexual misconduct with minors
“I ask for forgiveness from the victims and deeply regret everything I have done,” the priest said. Read more
After protest from Catholics, blasphemous potato chip ad ordered pulled in Italy
In the advertisement, an abbess fills a ciborium with potato chips instead of Eucharistic hosts prior to Mass. Read more
Foundation releases never-before-seen images of Padre Pio
To mark its 10th anniversary, the Saint Pio Foundation in the United States will release all 10 photographs of Padre... Read more
Catholic bishops say abortion can ‘never be a fundamental right’ ahead of EU charter vote
Catholic bishops in the European Union reiterated that a right to abortion can never be a “fundamental” right ahead of... Read more
Spanish archbishop raises thorny topics in country’s immigration debate
Among the issues raised by Archbishop Luis Argüello is “the role of organized crime in facilitating illegal immigration.” Read more
Study from Netherlands: Most children outgrow transgender inclinations
The 15-year study, which was conducted by researchers at the Netherlands’ University of Groningen, tracked the gender unhappiness rates of... Read more
16 insights from St. John Paul II on divine mercy
Pope John Paul II made teaching and spreading Divine Mercy a keystone of his pontificate. Read more
