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Vatican cardinal criticizes advice to avoid word ‘Christmas’ in EU commission communications guide
The guidelines were withdrawn on Tuesday. Read more
Amid protests against Italy’s vaccine rules, Cardinal Parolin says Church’s message is clear
A priest blessed the crowd before a ‘No Vax’ march in northern Italy. Read more
Paris archdiocese to present plans for Notre-Dame’s interior amid outcry
Critics say the proposals would turn the site into ‘a kind of theme park.’ Read more
Report: Pope Francis could bring 50 migrants from Cyprus to Italy
The pope will arrive in Cyprus on Dec. 2. Read more
The leader of Afghanistan’s Catholic community longs to return to the country
‘I would not have left the country while even a single sheep was left of my little flock.’ Read more
Catholic bishop ‘shocked and saddened’ by Jersey vote for assisted suicide ‘in principle’
He said the vote showed ‘a woeful lack of interest in protecting the most vulnerable people in our society.’ Read more
Immaculate Conception: Pope Francis cancels public act of veneration again due to pandemic
Last year, the pope made a surprise visit to pray alone at the Immaculate Conception statue. Read more
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Paris archbishop asks Pope Francis to decide his future
Archbishop Michel Aupetit has denied a report concerning his contacts with a woman in 2012. Read more
The story behind the new Our Lady of Arabia cathedral in Bahrain
A Vatican cardinal will consecrate the cathedral on Dec. 10. Read more
Pope Francis meets French President Emmanuel Macron at the Vatican
Asked how he was doing, the pope told Macron: ‘I’m still alive.’ Read more
Pope Francis creates commission to assess reform of marriage nullity process in Italy
The pope made changes to canon law intended to streamline the process in 2015. Read more
Pope Francis attends student play on how the pandemic has affected young people
The pope watched a show called ‘The faces of the pandemic.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Prayer is ‘the most important means of communication’
The pope was meeting members of the Pauline Family. Read more
Here’s what Italy’s Cardinal Zuppi said at the launch of a book on the papacy’s future
Many see Zuppi as a possible ‘papabile’ in a future conclave. Read more
Pope Francis to disabled people: The Church needs you
The pope issued a message marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Read more
Cardinal calls for action after 27 migrants drown in English Channel
It is the deadliest crossing of the Channel on record. Read more
Pope Francis recognizes miracle attributed to WWII martyr Bl. Titus Brandsma’s intercession
The decision paves the way for the Dutch Carmelite friar’s canonization. Read more
Meet the young Catholics restoring wayside crucifixes across France
The movement is growing — thanks to a cigar-chomping bench press champion. Read more
Ethics committee authorizes first assisted suicide in Italy
‘Nobody can be called to be the bearer of the death of others,’ a spokesman for Italy's Catholic bishops said. Read more
Synod on Synodality organizers want local stage to focus on one fundamental question
Cardinal Mario Grech was addressing the Italian bishops. Read more
