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Pope Francis meets Lebanon’s president at the Vatican
The pope reportedly said he wanted to visit the Middle Eastern country soon. Read more
Pope Francis’ schedule for Holy Week 2022 at the Vatican unveiled
The pope will once again preside over the Via Crucis at the Colosseum on Good Friday. Read more
TLM typo: Vatican says ‘extraordinary form’ mention in new constitution was a mistake
The new Vatican constitution was unexpectedly released on March 19. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader accuses Russia of ‘genocide’ in besieged city of Mariupol
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said: ‘People are dying not only from enemy weapons but also from hatred.’ Read more
Praedicate evangelium: Things you might have missed in the new Vatican constitution
The new constitution marks a significant change in the philosophy underlying the Roman Curia. Read more
Praedicate evangelium: Pope Francis reforms Roman Curia with launch of Vatican constitution
The long-awaited text replaces the 1988 document ‘Pastor bonus.’ Read more
‘Ukraine is fighting,’ says Catholic leader after war enters 4th week
Major Archbishop Shevchuk called for prayers for Ukraine’s medical workers. Read more
Catholics in Ireland hope to host Ukrainian refugees
‘We want to be able to open our doors and welcome them as much as possible,’ said Archbishop Martin. Read more
Vatican confirms Pope Francis is inviting world’s bishops to join in Ukraine-Russia consecration
The pope is asking the bishops ‘to join him in praying for peace and in consecrating and entrusting Russia and... Read more
Catholic archdiocese deplores burning of cardinals’ effigies at Syro-Malabar uniform liturgy protest
‘The archdiocese completely condemns such unchristian protests,’ a spokesman said. Read more
A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis’ heart is coming to New York
The relic will be brought from Italy to New York City on April 3. Read more
Pope Francis to Europe’s Catholic bishops: The blood of Ukrainian children stirs our consciences
‘We would never have thought to see such scenes again,’ the pope said. Read more
Carl Anderson: ‘The Christian heritage of the West cannot be preserved by looking backward’
The former Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus was speaking at the Angelicum in Rome. Read more
Catholic archbishop ‘did the right thing’ in LGBT author dispute, says education consultant
The author’s visit was canceled and school governors who supported the book-signing event removed. Read more
‘I am not afraid’ of the truth, says Cardinal Becciu in testimony at Vatican finance trial
Taking the stand, the cardinal said: ‘I am here with my head held high.’ Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘Women are becoming the first victims of the occupation’
Major Archbishop Shevchuk referred to a viral image known as the ‘Kyivan Madonna.’ Read more
Why does Pope Francis inaugurate the Vatican City State’s judicial year?
Previously, the judicial year was inaugurated by the president of the Vatican City State Tribunal. Read more
Catholic leader in Moscow welcomes Russia’s consecration to Immaculate Heart of Mary
Archbishop Paolo Pezzi said he hoped Mary’s intercession would ‘stop the bloodshed.’ Read more
Latvia’s foreign minister: The Church must keep its moral compass
Edgars Rinkēvičs met with Pope Francis on March 14. Read more
Vatican cardinal celebrates Mass for peace in Ukraine
Russia’s ambassador to the Holy See attended the Mass. Read more
