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Pope Francis in Assisi: ‘It is time that the poor be given back their voice’
The pope met with a group of more than 500 poor people from across Europe. Read more
Poland’s Catholic Church to hold day of solidarity with Lebanon
Lebanon’s real GDP contracted by more than 20% in 2020. Read more
Austria’s Catholic bishops: Draft assisted suicide law ‘unacceptable’
The bishops are taking part in a review of the law. Read more
Portugal’s Catholic bishops approve independent clerical abuse commission
The move followed an appeal by more than 200 Portuguese Catholics. Read more
Vatican calls for ‘clear roadmap’ as climate summit enters final stretch
The Vatican said that ‘various gaps’ had emerged at COP26 in Scotland. Read more
Pope Francis fields Vatican soccer team in friendly match against Roma minority
The soccer match is intended to counter racism and discrimination. Read more
Pope Francis: Failure to integrate migrants can create serious problems
The pope referred to a 2016 terror attack in Belgium. Read more
Pope Francis: Care for creation is one of the ‘great moral issues of our time’
The pope said he regretting not being able to attend the UN climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, Read more
Catholics invited to make pilgrimage in Dante’s footsteps in anniversary year
Dante’s Walk is a 235-mile route between the Italian cities of Ravenna and Florence. Read more
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader calls for ‘fervent prayer’ for end to Belarus border crisis
Thousands of migrants are seeking entry to Poland. Read more
Number of foreign-born Catholic priests in Italy continues to rise
The total number of priests has falled by 11% in the last decade. Read more
The poor will be at the heart of Pope Francis’ fifth visit to Assisi
The pope will travel to the hometown of his namesake, St. Francis, on Nov. 12. Read more
Cardinal and police chief agree to create group reviewing last rites access for priests at crime scenes
The agreement was reached in the wake of lawmaker Sir David Amess’ death. Read more
Catholic Church in Belarus urges prayers for migrants
The Church's website said that ‘a real humanitarian crisis is unfolding on the borders of our country.’ Read more
This is the prayer to the Holy Spirit that Pope Francis wants every Catholic to know
The pope urged Catholics to keep a copy of the prayer with them. Read more
Traditionis custodes: Rome diocese bans Traditional Latin Mass for Easter Triduum
No other sacraments may be celebrated according to the pre-Vatican II missal except the Mass. Read more
Cardinal Kasper: Synodal Way’s ‘original sin’ was to set aside evangelization
The theologian said that the Synodal Way had ‘made itself a farce of a synod.’ Read more
Pope Francis prays for Iraqi PM after assassination attempt
A papal telegram described the drone attack as a ‘vile act of terrorism.’ Read more
Charles de Foucauld and 6 others to be canonized May 15
The canonization was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Poland’s Catholic Church to hold collection for migrants at Belarus border
Thousands are caught up in a growing crisis at the roughly 250-mile frontier. Read more
