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Priests back bishop attacked in media for defending life and the family
Bishop Santiago Gómez Sierra encouraged Catholics to vote for those who share Christian values. Read more
Married couples from across Europe pray at Marian shrine in Poland
One couple traveled from Odesa in war-torn southern Ukraine. Read more
What is the Order of Malta?
The Sovereign Military Order of Malta can be hard to define. The thousand-year-old entity is a Catholic religious order, medical... Read more
Order of Malta announces death of Fra’ Marco Luzzago after ‘sudden illness’
He had led the 1,000-year-old institution since 2020. Read more
Metropolitan Hilarion moved in Russian Orthodox Church shake-up
He had served as the Russian Orthodox Church’s chief ecumenical official since 2009. Read more
What is the meaning of Pope Francis’ trip to L’Aquila?
The 85-year-old pope will make a brief trip to the city associated with papal resignations. Read more
22,000 young people pray for peace at Catholic festival in Poland
Young Ukrainians took part in the Lednica 2000 meeting on June 4. Read more
Why is everyone talking about Pope Francis’ trip to L’Aquila?
The pope will visit the central Italian city on Aug. 28. Read more
Bishop of Kyiv after 100 days of war: 'Please, let us not stop praying for Ukraine'
The fighting in Ukraine has entered a new phase, and some are losing interest —and hope. Read more
Vatican asks for suspension of ordinations in French diocese
The Vatican has asked a diocese in southern France to suspend its ordinations of priests and deacons scheduled for this... Read more
Blessed Carlo Acutis’ tomb permanently reopened for public viewing
Visitors to Assisi can once again see the first millennial to be beatified in the Catholic Church, dressed in jeans... Read more
Pope Francis congratulates Queen Elizabeth II on her platinum jubilee
Queen Elizabeth II, England's longest reigning monarch, has met five popes in her lifetime, four of them as queen. Read more
Here's how Catholics will pray for Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee
As the United Kingdom prepares to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years as monarch, the Catholic Bishops’... Read more
The Missionaries of Mercy are growing — and their ministry is changing lives
Pope Francis established the Missionaries of Mercy in 2015. Read more
Muslim and Protestant politicians receive Communion at German Catholic event
Organizers of the German March for Life said they were barred from having a stall. Read more
Real Madrid offers European Cup to the Virgin of Almudena
Real Madrid CF returned Sunday to Spain after winning the EUFA Champions League final, and offered the Virgin of Almudena... Read more
Pope Francis prays rosary for peace in Ukraine and around the world
The pope meditated on the Sorrowful Mysteries of the rosary in union with Marian shrines around the world. Read more
Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) declares its 'full independence'
A council of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) on Friday resolved on its “full self-sufficiency and independence,” distancing the... Read more
50 years ago, the paths of 2 heroic Polish blesseds crossed
Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński ordained Father Jerzy Popiełuszko to the priesthood on May 28, 1972. Read more
Cardinal Zuppi announces report on clerical sex abuse in Italy
The report will only cover the years 2000 to 2021. Read more
