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German Catholic bishops call for change to Catechism on homosexuality
A German Catholic bishop has publicly defended his support for a book of blessings and rites for homosexual unions. Read more
Twitter restores Irish Catholic bishop’s post on assisted suicide after review
Twitter has restored an Irish Catholic bishop’s post about assisted suicide following a review. Read more
German bishops’ conference elects first female general secretary
The theologian Beate Gilles was elected general secretary of the German bishops’ conference on Monday, becoming the first woman to... Read more
Catholic leaders urge EU to be guided by solidarity in vaccine distribution
Catholic leaders in Europe have urged the European Union to be guided by solidarity, fraternity, and social justice as it... Read more
Pope Francis asks new bishop of divided Swiss diocese to serve for at least five years
Pope Francis has asked the new bishop of a divided Swiss diocese to remain in the post for at least... Read more
Vatican archbishop celebrates 90th anniversary of Divine Mercy apparition
A Vatican archbishop celebrated the 90th anniversary of the first Divine Mercy apparition on Monday in the Polish city of Płock. Read more
Catholics press for further changes to Scotland’s controversial hate crime bill
Catholics are pressing for further changes to Scotland’s controversial hate crime bill amid a last-minute consultation. Read more
Burma’s Catholic bishops call for peace and dialogue as two protesters killed
The Catholic bishops of Burma have called for a “return to dialogue” as two protesters were killed during demonstrations over the weekend. Read more
From Pius XI to Pope Francis: A history of Spiritual Exercises at the Vatican
For nearly 100 years, popes have set aside time for an annual retreat and meditation on spiritual exercises. Read more
Vatican cardinal reflects on the value of penance in a time of pandemic
The penance called for in the Christian life, and accentuated during Lent, can help us make sense of the sacrifices... Read more
Vatican cardinal congratulates new Serbian Orthodox patriarch on election
A Vatican cardinal on Friday congratulated the new leader of the Serbian Orthodox Church on his election and said he... Read more
Pope Francis to soccer players: ‘The most beautiful victories are those you win as a team’
Pope Francis said on Friday that participation in sports can help people to grow in holiness, stressing the importance of... Read more
Catholic archbishop: Austrian court ruling on assisted suicide ‘just the beginning’
An Austrian archbishop warned Catholics on Wednesday that a top court’s ruling on assisted suicide is “just the beginning.” Read more
Vatican expects deficit of $60 million in 2021
The Vatican said on Friday that it expects to record a deficit of around $60 million in 2021 amid the... Read more
Pope Francis gives Roman Curia 17th-century text as Lenten reading
Pope Francis has given each member of the Roman Curia a book to include in their spiritual reading for their... Read more
Catholic bishops across Europe join in Lent prayer for victims of coronavirus pandemic
Catholic bishops across Europe will join together in prayer throughout Lent for victims of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Catholic safeguarding commission reports rise in abuse allegations in England and Wales
The number of people facing concerns or allegations of abuse against children rose by 29% in a year, according to... Read more
‘Offer the light of the Gospel’: Tehran’s new Catholic archbishop is ordained
A Franciscan friar was ordained archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan this week and commissioned to “offer the light of the Gospel” in... Read more
Poland’s Catholic Church holds day of prayer for abuse survivors
Poland’s Catholic Church on Friday will observe a day of prayer for abuse survivors. Read more
Pope Francis urges Brazil’s Christians to seek unity in battle against pandemic
Pope Francis encouraged Brazil’s Christians on Wednesday to confront the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic together this Lent. Read more
