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Medjugorje: What Catholics should know about the alleged Marian apparitions
More than 40 million pilgrims from around the world have flocked to the small village named Medjugorje since 1981. Read more
UK bishops warn new Public Order Act unfairly affects people of faith
Bishops of England and Wales have condemned legislation relating to prayer outside abortion clinics, saying it represents a step backward... Read more
St. Januarius’ blood liquefies in Naples on his feast day
The archbishop of Naples recalled that Sept. 19 marks the anniversary of St. Januarius’ martyrdom more than 1,700 years ago. Read more
Catholic manifesto calls on faithful to act coherently in the face of societal crisis
The Congress of Catholics and Public Life has issued a manifesto that calls on Catholics to offer solid foundations to... Read more
Everything you need to know about the miracle of liquefaction of the blood of St. Januarius
On Sept. 19 and on two other occasions each year the blood of St. Januarius usually liquifies — a miraculous... Read more
PHOTOS: La Verna in Tuscany marks 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ stigmata
Crowds gathered on Sept, 17 in the Casentino Valley in Italy for the 800th anniversary celebration of St. Francis of... Read more
What has the Catholic Church said about Medjugorje? A timeline
The head of the Vatican’s doctrine office will hold a press conference Thursday about the “spiritual experience” at the Marian... Read more
Deadly floods in Central Europe damage famous monasteries, seminary
Severe flooding across Central Europe has caused widespread damage to historic monasteries and seminaries, with over 20 deaths reported. Read more
Robert Bellarmine, the saint who defended the Church with charity
The Church on Sept. 17 celebrates St. Robert Bellarmine, a Jesuit and a cardinal who used his incredible intellect to... Read more
French bishops release files on Abbé Pierre 58 years early amid sex abuse claims
Abbé Pierre died in 2007 and in recent months, numerous allegations have surfaced regarding alleged sexual misconduct by the well-known... Read more
Pope Francis creates new archdiocese in Wales, appoints its first bishop
The Bishops’ Conference of England Wales welcomed the move on Thursday as a “new chapter for the Catholic community in... Read more
Investigation to open in Ireland after 2,300 abuse allegations in religious-run schools
The announcement comes as a report from the Irish government revealed that 2,395 allegations of abuse had been made in... Read more
New abuse allegations against Emmaus founder Abbé Pierre prompt organization name change
A Sept. 6 statement released by Emmaus International detailed new allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct by Pierre, who founded... Read more
’80s rock frontman Morrissey implores Pope Francis to condemn ‘abomination’ of bullfighting
Morrissey, the mononymous frontman of the legendary ’80s British rock band the Smiths, has sent Francis a letter imploring the... Read more
Devastating attack on church in France renews concerns over security in places of worship
The historic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Saint-Omer, in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France, was ravaged by arson... Read more
Irish teacher jailed for third time over transgender pronoun dispute
The long-standing case involves over 400 days already spent in prison — and ongoing legal battles. Read more
St. Teresa of Ávila’s body remains incorrupt after almost 5 centuries
The Diocese of Ávila in Spain reported that the body of St. Teresa of Ávila remains incorrupt after her death... Read more
As EU plans new vaccine passport, Catholic experts call for pandemic response review
Catholic experts weigh in as a new initiative, dubbed “European Vaccination Beyond COVID-19,” aims at establishing a Europe-wide vaccination card... Read more
Attack in Germany: Catholic, Jewish leaders weigh in on deadly terror before key elections
Religious and political figures are embroiled in a debate about Europe’s hot-button issues: terrorism, mass migration, knife crime, and Islamist... Read more
5 interesting facts to know about St. Teresa of Calcutta
Born on Aug. 26, 1910, in North Macedonia, St. Teresa of Calcutta left a lasting impact on the world. Here... Read more
