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Vatican regulates the role of postulator in saints’ causes
The new regulations are designed partly to prevent conflicts of interest. Read more
Sir David Amess death: Catholic bishop calls for last rites to be recognized as ‘emergency service’
Police reportedly turned away a priest who sought to administer the last rites to the Catholic Member of Parliament. Read more
Fire ‘set deliberately’ damages Scotland’s national shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes
It is the latest in a series of incidents that have alarmed the country’s Catholics. Read more
Ex-Anglican bishop: As a Catholic, I want to help the persecuted abroad and marginalized Christians at home
Dr. Michael Nazir-Ali described his reception into the Catholic Church as a ‘bittersweet moment.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Catholic healthcare is called to bear witness to human dignity
He was speaking on the feast of the patron saint of doctors. Read more
Pope Francis names USCCB evangelization chair as new bishop of Crookston diocese
Bishop Andrew Cozzens succeeds Bishop Michael Hoeppner, who resigned in April. Read more
Journalists astounded Catholic priest denied opportunity to give last rites to dying MP
Two journalists express astonishment that a Catholic priest was denied the opportunity to give last rites to British lawmaker Sir... Read more
'One million children praying the rosary': Kids join rosary initiative inspired by St. Padre Pio
Children from 44 countries have already registered to take part in the rosary campaign. Read more
As Catholic dioceses across the world embark on the synodal path, experts offer advice
Supporters bill it as one of the most important Catholic events since Vatican II. Read more
Carl Anderson receives honor from Catholic Church in Poland
The Totus Tuus award is known as the ‘Catholic Nobel’ in Poland. Read more
Pope Francis defends conscientious objection to abortion, euthanasia in healthcare
The pope was speaking to Italian pharmacists. Read more
France’s Catholic bishops will uphold confessional seal, spokeswoman clarifies
She said: ‘One cannot change the canon law for France as it is international.’ Read more
Prominent Anglican bishop received into Catholic Church
Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has joined the personal ordinariate. Read more
Number of new Catholic seminarians in Poland falls by nearly 20% year on year
In 2021, 356 seminarians began their studies. Read more
This is the miracle that paved the way for John Paul I’s beatification
Pope Francis has officially recognized the miracle, which took place in his homeland. Read more
Pope Francis: The Gospel opens every culture to greater freedom in Christ
He was speaking at his weekly general audience. Read more
John Paul I, ‘the smiling pope,’ to be beatified after miracle approved by Pope Francis
‘The smiling pope’ died unexpectedly after just 33 days in office. Read more
Blessed Carlo Acutis’ doctors recall his last days in hospital
Fifteen-year-old Carlo Acutis died within a week of being diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia, offering his suffering for the pope... Read more
French Catholic leader discusses ‘clumsy wording’ on confessional seal with interior minister
The archbishop asked for ‘forgiveness,’ saying that his remarks overshadowed a landmark abuse report. Read more
Bishop: Ask Bl. Carlo Acutis on his feast day for a greater love for the Eucharist
The blessed’s tomb has drawn more than 117,000 visitors. Read more
