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Archbishop Paul Gallagher to represent Pope Francis at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
Pope Francis’ representative at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be veteran Vatican diplomat Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Holy... Read more
40 Days for Life in Spain: ‘The more they persecute us, the more we will embrace the Cross!’
Volunteers 40 Days for Life in Spain face for the first time the threat of jail time for praying near... Read more
Pope Francis orders new canonical process in abuse case at Opus Dei school in Spain
Bishop Joseba Segura Etxezarraga of Bilbao has announced that Pope Francis has ordered a new canonical process for an abuse... Read more
European Parliament condemns growing repression of Catholic Church in Nicaragua, calls for release of bishop
The resolution, passed Sept. 15, criticized the arbitrary “arrest of Bishop Rolando Álvarez” and called “for his and others’ immediate... Read more
Catholics in Kazakhstan: few in number but deep in faith
Despite making up only 1% of the country’s population, Catholics in Kazakhstan are devoted to the Virgin Mary. Read more
Scotland should be ‘caring for people, not killing them,’ Catholic Church urges
The Catholic Church in Scotland has spoken out about the dangers of current proposals to legalize assisted suicide for terminally-ill... Read more
Spanish court confirms former priest’s 30-year sentence for sexual abuse
Spain’s Supreme Court has confirmed an appeal court’s sentence for a man convicted of sexually abusing minors and who was... Read more
Archdiocese begins process of canonization for main developer of Cursillo
The Archdiocese of Madrid has begun the canonization process for Father Sebastián Gayá, one of the main developers of the... Read more
‘Eucharistic adoration in every church in Europe’: Prayers for Ukraine on Holy Cross feast
Catholic bishops have called for “Eucharistic adoration in every church in Europe” to pray for peace in Ukraine on the... Read more
Pope Francis asks businesses to support working women: They’re ‘afraid to get pregnant’
He sounded the alarm on low birth rates and encouraged companies to support pregnant employees. Read more
Turbulent scenes and votes for homosexuality, women’s ordination at German Synodal Way
The three-day event was overshadowed by turbulent scenes and early departures over the handling of contentious issues. Read more
On this day almost 800 years ago, the practice of perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament began
On September 11, 1226, King Louis VII asked to expose the Blessed Sacrament as a way to celebrate victory over... Read more
Synodal Way votes to establish permanent Synodal Council to oversee Church and dioceses in Germany
In a move aimed at achieving what critics have compared to communist councils in the Soviet Union, participants of the... Read more
Why this saint is the patron of souls in purgatory
For St. Nicholas of Tolentino, the Catholic imperative to pray for the dead was made very real to him. Read more
Bishops from across the Commonwealth of Nations pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Catholic officials from Commonwealth countries around the world have expressed their sorrow and offered their prayers in response to the... Read more
After sex document at German Synodal Way is blocked, organizers vow to ‘take it to’ Rome
The document pushed for changes to the Church’s teaching on homosexuality, bisexuality, gender identity, and masturbation. Read more
Catholic leaders remember Queen Elizabeth II’s Christian faith
The pope and bishops around the world also praised the late queen’s steadfast devotion to her country throughout her 70-year... Read more
Pope Francis praises Queen Elizabeth’s ‘steadfast witness of faith in Jesus Christ’
Pope Francis in a telegram late Thursday offered his condolences and prayers upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s... Read more
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and the oldest and longest-serving head of state in the world,... Read more
A look back at Queen Elizabeth II’s encounters with five popes
England’s longest-serving monarch had her first meeting with a pope in 1951 while still a princess. Read more
