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Pope Francis declares blind 14th-century lay Dominican a saint
Margaret of Castello was born blind and with a severe curvature of the spine in 1287. Read more
Catholic bishops call for ‘inclusive dialogue’ as Chad’s president is buried after battlefield death
Idriss Déby, who had led the country since 1990, died April 20 from injuries sustained in battle. Read more
Catholic bishops urge parishes in England and Wales to reach out to ‘COVID curious’
The bishops say that a new group of people has discovered the Church via the internet amid the pandemic. Read more
Pope Francis prays for people displaced by St. Vincent volcano eruptions
The volcano La Soufrière, dormant since 1979, has erupted multiple times since April 9. Read more
Will the Vatican pass the Moneyval test?
There will be a lot at stake when Moneyval issues its long-awaited verdict on the Vatican’s financial system next week. Read more
Cardinal Wyszynski, Poland’s ‘Primate of the Millennium,’ to be beatified in September
The beatification ceremony will be held in the Polish capital, Warsaw, on Sept. 12 Read more
Pope Francis celebrates name day with poor as the Vatican’s free vaccinations continue
At the end of his visit, the pope offered everyone a piece of a giant, hollow chocolate egg. Read more
Three kidnapped Catholics released in Haiti
Seven other Catholics remain captive more than 10 days after their abduction Read more
‘It would make a big difference’: Human rights activist urges Vatican to change tack on China
Benedict Rogers talks to CNA about the Holy See, China, and the search for the next Catholic bishop of Hong... Read more
Pope Francis meets with Legionaries of Christ leader
Fr. John Connor asked the pope “for light and advice in the task that he has been entrusted with.” Read more
Pope Francis: The biggest defeat for an athlete is to not play as a team
The pope told a team of top water polo players not to “play alone.” Read more
On Earth Day, Pope Francis says the world is ‘at the limit’
The pope urged world leaders to “act with courage, operate with justice, and always tell the truth to people.” Read more
Cardinal Semeraro: Blessed Carlo Acutis was ‘an authentic apostle of the rosary’
Acutis became the first millennial to be beatified by the Catholic Church in October 2020. Read more
Pope Francis hopes Lebanon can regain the ‘strength of the cedars’
The pope expressed the hope in a meeting with Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri. Read more
Vatican unveils official prayer of 2022 World Meeting of Families
The 10th World Meeting of Families will take place June 22-26, 2022. Read more
Vatican dedicates May to global rosary ‘marathon’ for end of COVID-19
The month-long “prayer marathon” will involve 30 Catholic shrines worldwide Read more
Cardinal Bo and Cardinal Sarah among speakers at Budapest International Eucharistic Congress
The International Eucharistic Congress will take place in the Hungarian capital Sept. 5-12. Read more
'Go to Joseph': What popes from Bl Pius IX to Francis have said about St Joseph
From Blessed Pius IX to Francis, popes have underlined the importance of devotion to St. Joseph. Read more
Pope Francis donates ventilators to Colombia after record number of COVID-19 deaths
More than 68,700 people have died from COVID-19 in Colombia since February 2020 Read more
‘This is about freedom’: EWTN Poland’s director thanks Catholics for helping to unblock YouTube channel
The director of EWTN Poland has thanked Catholics worldwide for helping to persuade YouTube to unblock its channel Read more
