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Vatican issues decree clarifying responsibilities for translation of Latin liturgical texts
Archbishop Roche said: ‘The great task of translation ... falls to the bishops.’ Read more
Pope Francis thanks God for ‘profound personal bond’ with Orthodox leader
The Orthodox leader is marking the 30th anniversary of his election. Read more
Pope Francis asks Catholics to be ‘more courageous’ in tackling crisis exposed by COVID-19
‘We cannot resign ourselves and sit back and watch,’ he said. Read more
Could St. John Paul II be declared a Doctor of the Church?
The Polish bishops’ conference made a formal request in 2019. Read more
UK lawmaker proposes adding ‘Amess amendment’ on last rites to bill
The amendment would ensure that Catholic priests can administer the last rites at crime scenes. Read more
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa launches synodal process in Holy Land
The process will open simultaneously in Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and Cyprus. Read more
Number of Catholics in Asia and Africa continues to rise
The Catholic Church grew by 15 million people worldwide in 2019. Read more
Cardinal Tagle: Digital evangelization cannot replace personal encounter
He was speaking at a press conference presenting World Mission Day 2021. Read more
When will Bl. Charles de Foucauld be canonized?
‘Only the date is missing,’ his postulator told CNA. Read more
Benedict XVI is ‘full of zest for life,’ says Archbishop Gänswein
The archbishop said the 94-year-old is ‘stable in his physical weakness.’ Read more
Poland commemorates anniversary of Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko’s martyrdom
The blessed was killed on Oct. 19, 1984. Read more
Pope Francis officially recognizes Amazon region ecclesial conference
The Amazon synod’s final document called for the new body to be created. Read more
Rector Fr. Peter Harman to end term at North American College seminary in Rome
Fr. Peter Harman has led Rome’s American seminary since 2016. Read more
Catholic leader says his archdiocese won’t take part in global synodal process, citing ‘ideological’ risk
His archdiocese is one of the world’s smallest. Read more
Pope Francis wants seminarians to read this letter from a clerical abuse survivor
The letter urges them to ‘Please be a good priest.’ Read more
Godfather ban: Sicilian Catholic diocese suspends naming of godparents at baptism for 3 years
A decree issued by the archbishop of Catania came into full effect this month. Read more
Vatican launches prayer website ‘to accompany’ Synod on Synodality
The app Click To Pray will also promote prayer for the synodal process. Read more
Pope Francis thanks child for impromptu ‘lesson’ at general audience
The boy approached the pope during his weekly catechesis. Read more
The Vatican strengthens ties with the world’s oldest Christian nation
A week of high-level meetings has brought the Holy See and Armenia ever closer. Read more
‘I hope that I can join them soon’: Benedict XVI sends condolence message after friend’s death
He said that the death of Fr. Gerhard Winkler touched him deeply. Read more
