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Pope John Paul II’s personal secretary makes private visit to Medjugorje
Polish Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz, archbishop emeritus of Krakow, paid a private visit to Medjugorje on July 11. Read more
Cupich on German processes, same-sex blessings, role of women
The archbishop of Chicago spoke about the Germany Synodal Way and blessing of same-sex unions as well as the pontificate... Read more
Remembering the devastating fire at St. Paul Outside the Walls 200 years later
The 1823 destruction and subsequent rebuilding of the historic basilica is a testament of restoration and resilience. Read more
Clerical sex abuses crisis: Spanish priests hit with sanctions
The Diocese of Mallorca in Spain has sentenced one priest to three years of not celebrating Mass other than in... Read more
WYD is an invitation to young people to experience God, explains future Portuguese cardinal
Bishop Américo Aguiar, an auxiliary bishop of Lisbon, made the statement July 6 in an interview with RTP Notícias. Read more
Cardinal Marx apologizes for later bishop’s role in WWII massacre
Before he ascended to the rank of auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising in 1968, Matthias Defregger... Read more
Expert decries ‘brutal discrimination’ against medical conscientious objectors to abortion
Attorney José Antonio Díez disagrees with the ruling of the Constitutional Court (TC) of Spain justices and questions “their impartiality.” Read more
Historic prayer book of priest who hid King Charles II goes on display
The 400-year-old Roman Missal is believed to have helped bring about the deathbed conversion of the monarch to Catholicism in... Read more
From prison to World Youth Day: Man builds 50 confessionals to be used for pilgrims
After six years in prison, Pedro Silva will soon find himself at WYD2023 where the confessionals he built will be... Read more
Fra Angelico’s rare painting of the Crucifixion fetches record price at Christie’s auction house
Beatified by Pope John Paul II, Fra Angelico is already a saint for art collectors. His painting of the Christ... Read more
Unrest in France: Religious leaders call for dialogue and calm
The French bishops also have proposed a prayer for the restoration of peace in the country. Read more
Rejected dean: Vatican veto questions synodality
The professor rejected by the Vatican for the role of dean at a seminary in South Tyrol, Italy, has publicly... Read more
New report analyzes origins and phenomena behind abuse in France’s St. John community
The 800-page document details findings of an internal investigation into the origins of abuse in the St. John Family. Read more
One month until World Youth Day, a look at the numbers
Some 313,000 from 151 countries have completed their registrations already, including 14,435 Americans. Read more
Why June 29 is a good day to consider the legend of St. Peter and St. Agatha
A painting in the Milan cathedral depicts a Christian legend that is not particularly well known. Read more
Close to 100 Spanish youths to walk almost 800 miles to World Youth Day in Lisbon
This pilgrimage will also serve as a fundraiser to restore the chapel of the old Mental Institute of the Holy... Read more
German exodus: Half a million Catholics abandon Church in historic departure
With the highest number of departures ever recorded, several German bishops have expressed dismay over the figures. Read more
Views on sexual morality halt appointment of new dean at Italian seminary
The writings of Father Martin M. Lintner, OSM, have stirred controversy within Church circles. Read more
German cardinal under investigation: Allegations of perjury prompt search of archdiocese
The allegations revolve around the accusation that Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki may have provided false testimony about his awareness of... Read more
Ringing in a new era: the historic return of Nazi-plundered bells to Poland
Over the weekend, a German bishop and a state premier participated in an initiative to bring bells stolen by the... Read more
