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Alleged victims of Rupnik have hopeful expectations of Pope Francis’ decision
The former religious sisters said they were “very surprised” by a statement from the Holy See that the statute of... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November
“Your prayer gives me strength and helps me to discern and to accompany the Church, listening to the Holy Spirit,”... Read more
Vatican agrees to review closures of two St. Louis parishes amid archdiocesan restructuring
Both parishes had been subsumed into others in recent months, creating new parish groupings. Read more
Hillbilly Thomists founding band member granted title of ‘master of sacred theology’
Father Thomas Joseph White has been awarded the title of master of sacred theology, an accolade that recognizes achievements of... Read more
U.S. bishops renew call for peace in the Holy Land
The U.S. bishops are renewing their call for peace in the Holy Land as the Israel-Hamas war moves towards it... Read more
How to bring peace to the world? Start with sacramental confession, cardinal says
We can take hope in the reconciliation, mercy, and peace of Christ in confession, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza said in a... Read more
‘A cinematic meditation’: Catholic film on religious life in U.S. theaters Nov. 2
A new documentary on Catholic religious life will be shown in movie theaters across the U.S. for a one-night release... Read more
Here is what Pope Francis is doing for the week of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days
At the Vatican, Pope Francis will mark this holy and significant season with prayer and two liturgies. Read more
Four ways to celebrate ‘Holywins’ with your family on the eve of All Saints
The celebration of “Holywins” is an initiative that originated in Paris in 2002 with the aim of celebrating the eve... Read more
Catholic pro-abortion group funds ‘billboard blitz’ ahead of Ohio Issue 1 vote
Issue 1 would amend the state constitution to add a new right to “reproductive freedom,” which includes “abortion” and “contraception,”... Read more
Assault at San Francisco Catholic church leads to police pursuit, reported pipe bomb
The incident began after an individual received Communion but did not consume the host. Read more
‘This is dangerous stuff’: UK university offers course on ‘occult science’
A university in the United Kingdom will be offering a graduate degree in occultism and magic, reportedly the nation’s first... Read more
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem reconsecrates Holy Land to Our Lady, Queen of Palestine
“Today, we consecrate once again our Church, our diocese, our land to Our Lady, Queen of Palestine,” Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa... Read more
Synod on Synodality 2023: A look at the key discussions and decisions
Now that the Synod on Synodality has drawn to a close, all eyes are on the synthesis report emanating from... Read more
Franciscan friar’s ‘Way of the Cross’ resumes on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem
The Franciscans returned to pray along on the Via Dolorosa after holding the Way of the Cross in the church... Read more
Christmas 2023 at the Vatican: Nativity to recall St. Francis’ first-ever manger scene
The Christmas 2023 Nativity scene at the Vatican will evoke the first-ever live manger, the Vatican said Monday. Read more
Vatican, Iranian foreign ministers discuss Israel-Hamas war amid risk of wider conflict
Vatican foreign minister Archbishop Paul Gallagher spoke by phone with his counterpart in Iran on Monday morning regarding the Israel-Hamas... Read more
The first Synod on Synodality assembly is over. What comes next?
Much remains unclear about what concretely will take place in the year leading up to the second and final Synod... Read more
UN refugee director: Needs in Gaza ‘immense,’ aid ‘meager and inconsistent’
The U.N. said Sunday that “thousands of desperate people” had “stormed U.N.-operated warehouses” and other aid distribution centers in the... Read more
Pope at Angelus: By loving others, ‘we reflect the Father’s love like mirrors’
During his Sunday Angelus message, Pope Francis expressed that the love of God and the love of neighbor are inextricably... Read more
