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A magazine launched by a saint is still thriving 100 years later
Pope Francis sent a message marking the publication’s centenary. Read more
Mom says son’s impromptu encounter with Pope Francis led to ‘miracle’
The meeting was one of the viral Vatican moments of 2021. Read more
Vatican delays external audit of contracts in Germany’s Cologne archdiocese
The review must wait until the return of Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki. Read more
Catholic nurse unfairly dismissed over cross necklace, UK tribunal rules
The verdict was hailed as a ‘landmark ruling.’ Read more
Spanish bishops: Report that only vaccinated priests may minister a prank
The Spanish bishops conference has said that a news report indicating priests not vaccinated against COVID-19 would be barred from... Read more
European court rejects 'gay cake' case as inadmissible; ruling in favor of Christian bakery stands
The European Court of Human Rights has rejected a case brought by a Northern Irish gay rights activist, who claims... Read more
Three Kings parades held at more than 600 locations across Poland
The annual event commemorates the Magi who traveled to see the newborn Jesus. Read more
Benedict XVI, Munich, and cover-up claims: why an old allegation is resurfacing
The Vatican firmly rejected the assertions in 2010. Read more
Unvaccinated Catholics asked not to attend Mass by English parish
The diocese said vaccination status should not be a “barrier” to attending Mass. Read more
Bishop appointed for Spain's Diocese of Solsona
Pope Francis on Monday appointed Bishop Francisco Simón Conesa Ferrer as Bishop of Solsona. The Spanish diocese had been vacated... Read more
Ireland to follow France in offering free contraception to women under 25
The move underlines the rapid social changes in Ireland in recent years. Read more
English cardinal grateful to be honored by queen in annual New Year’s list
Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald received the award for interfaith work. Read more
Catholic Church in Poland plans to reach out to young people in 2022
Other priorities include helping people in need and synodal consultations. Read more
5 things to know about the new ministry of catechist
Did you know that some instituted catechists can celebrate ‘minor exorcisms’? Read more
Why did Facebook 'kill' charity's petition drive against the forced marriage of Christian women and girls?
The Aid to the Church in Need UK says it's been de-platformed from Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram without being given... Read more
Court declares German city’s restrictions on pro-life prayer vigil unlawful
The court upheld the right to free assembly. Read more
Assisi is illuminated with Giotto’s frescoes this Christmas season
Assisi debuted its Giotto Christmas light display in December 2020, but Italy’s coronavirus restrictions last year prevented people from visiting. Read more
10 things that Pope Francis wants us to learn from the nativity scene
The tradition was born in an unassuming town in 1223. Read more
St. Januarius’ blood liquefies (eventually) for third time in 2021
The blood changed its state after a day of intense prayer. Read more
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Archbishop Aupetit prepares to sue French magazine for defamation
Paris Match published images of the archbishop taken with a telephoto lens. Read more
