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Beirut’s St. Joseph church, badly damaged in port explosion, to reopen
The church has been restored with funds from Aid to the Church in Need. Read more
Cardinal Cupich to conduct visit of Vatican dicastery on behalf of Pope Francis
The inspection will begin in a few days. Read more
European Parliament backs ‘extreme’ abortion report despite protests
The report describes abortion as “essential healthcare” and seeks to redefine conscientious objection as a “denial of medical care.” Read more
Pope Francis encourages us to continue on ‘Synodal Way,’ says German bishops’ leader after audience
Bishop Bätzing said he “made it clear that the rumors that the Church in Germany wants to go its own... Read more
Adoration is like radiotherapy for our sinfulness, says Vatican’s new liturgy chief
Archbishop Arthur Roche said he was optimistic about people returning to Mass after the pandemic. Read more
Kidnappers free Catholic priest and four others in Mali
Gunmen released Fr. Léon Douyon 72 hours after seizing him. Read more
Catholic missionary priest: ‘This is the hour of confession of faith’ for Church in Myanmar
Burmese protesters are facing a “nightmare of repression and violence,” the priest said. Read more
Pope Francis warns against preachers who sow division online
The pope said that these “new preachers” can be recognized by their “rigidity.” Read more
Why was Spider-Man at Pope Francis’ general audience?
The man who met the pope dressed as a superhero has a remarkable story of his own. Read more
Catholic priest among five people kidnapped in Mali
Fr. Léon Douyon was abducted by gunmen on June 21. Read more
Polish Catholic archbishop urges European Parliament to reject abortion report
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki made the appeal on the eve of a crucial vote. Read more
Vatican economy secretariat issues regulations on new norms for awarding public contracts
The new regulations “apply to all purchases of services, supplies, and works.” Read more
Pope Francis receives crucifix made from wood salvaged after Beirut blast
The blast killed nearly 200 people and injured 600 others. Read more
Cardinal clarifies exceptions to ban on private Masses in St. Peter’s Basilica
Cardinal Mauro Gambetti said that requests from groups “with particular and legitimate needs” may be allowed. Read more
Pope Francis to elderly: The Church needs your prayers like ‘a deep breath’
The pope released a message ahead of the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Read more
Pope Francis names new secretary of Vatican safeguarding commission
Fr. Andrew Small succeeds Msgr. Robert Oliver as secretary for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of 75-year-old auxiliary bishop in Texas
Bishop George A. Sheltz has served as an auxiliary bishop of Galveston-Houston since 2012. Read more
Vatican intervenes in proposed ‘anti-homophobia’ law in Italy
The Vatican believes that the law would violate the freedom of the Catholic Church in Italy. Read more
Argentine Bishop Zanchetta ends Vatican job at APSA
A source said that the bishop finished his service around 10 or more days ago. Read more
UN experts’ letter to Vatican has ‘no real teeth,’ says Church official
The letter accused the Holy See of engaging in “obstructive practices” related to abuse. Read more
