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Former archbishop of Paris under investigation for sexual assault is ‘outraged but serene’
In a statement issued Jan. 3, the Archdiocese of Paris said it was not “able to verify whether the facts... Read more
Anglican Ordinariate converts express gratitude for Benedict XVI’s ‘prophetic’ vision of unity
The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham was established in 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI to allow Anglicans to... Read more
Archbishop Broglio visits Ukraine, promises American solidarity
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, offered messages of encouragement and solidarity. Read more
Bells to ring for Benedict XVI in all Catholic churches in Germany
The bells of all Catholic churches of the 27 dioceses of Germany are expected to toll at 11 a.m. (local... Read more
‘Flavors of home’: Benedict XVI’s favorite restaurant in Rome
Inside the cozy Cantina Tirolese in Rome, Benedict XVI knew he could always find the flavors of home. Read more
Benedict XVI is mourned in the United Kingdom
The leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, King Charles, and the Prime Minister of Great Britain were... Read more
Woman arrested while praying silently outside abortion clinic charged with ‘intimidation’
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce is accused of “protesting and engaging in an act that is intimidating to service users.” Read more
Priest in Spain who preached on the affective disorder of homosexuality publicly harassed
Father Oscar Martín has been publicly harassed for preaching the Catholic doctrine on homosexuality. Read more
The most frequently asked questions about Pope Benedict XVI
The news that Pope Benedict XVI is ill has sparked renewed interest in the details of his pontificate and his... Read more
First known Nativity scene figurines are on display in Rome
The first known Nativity scene figurines are housed in the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Read more
PHOTOS: Italian play recalls St. Francis’ Nativity in Greccio
On Dec. 26, actors in Greccio, Italy put on a play telling the story of how St. Francis of Assisi... Read more
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Cardinal says Rome diocese learned ‘recently’ of Fr. Rupnik accusations
The Diocese of Rome “assures, also in the name of its Bishop, every support necessary for the desirable positive solution... Read more
Meet Sister Bernadette, the most recently-cured person at Lourdes
The religious sister, suffering from a nerve disorder affecting her lower spine, was persuaded by her doctor to take a... Read more
A double Christmas for Ukrainian Christians? Orthodox Church opens a door
Traditionally, Christmas in predominantly Orthodox Ukraine comes on Jan. 7. But some of Ukraine’s Orthodox Christians can now add Dec.... Read more
‘They’re epic battles’: Croatian nun discusses relationship between spiritual life, soccer
Sister Marija Zrno cares for young people but is also known for her knowledge of soccer and has sometimes shared... Read more
Woman arrested by English police for silent prayer near abortion facility
As part of her bail conditions, restrictions have been placed on her participating in public prayer. Read more
Former bishop of French Guyana guilty of sex abuse, Vatican court says
Bishop Emeritus Emmanuel Lafont of Cayenne, French Guyana, has been found guilty of sexual abuse in a canonical court and... Read more
Ukrainian archbishop: ‘Many will sing Christmas carols with our soldiers’
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church talked with a group of journalists on a recent trip to Kyiv... Read more
Scottish bishops warn of ‘gender reform’ bill
Scottish bishops have released a statement in opposition to the government’s plans to make it easier for individuals to change... Read more
Italian Cardinal Severino Poletto dies at age 89
Poletto was the retired archbishop of Turin, a city in northern Italy. Since his retirement in 2010, he has been... Read more
