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Pope Francis meets with the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors in an audience May 5, 2023.

Pope Francis invites child protection group to have ‘a spirituality of reparation’

May 5, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

“The sexual abuse of minors by clergy and its poor handling by Church leaders has been one of the greatest... Read more

Jimmy Lai at a Hong Kong protest

Film about freedom activist Jimmy Lai surpasses 1 million YouTube views in under 2 weeks

May 5, 2023

By Zoe Romanowsky

“The Hong Konger” tells the story of the pro-democracy media billionaire who chose to publicly oppose China’s crackdown on the... Read more

Bishop Robert Francis Prevost was named prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops on Jan. 30, 2023.

Vatican’s new bishops’ prefect shares his ‘portrait of a bishop’

May 5, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

A bishop should nurture closeness to Christ, share the beauty of the faith, use social media wisely, and have a... Read more

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In 5 years the Church in Nicaragua has suffered more than 500 attacks, 90 in 2023 alone

May 4, 2023

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Researcher and lawyer Martha Patricia Molina on May 3 presented the third installment of her report “Nicaragua: A Persecuted Church?” Read more

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Judge orders PA district to allow After School Satan Club to meet on school grounds

May 4, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The preliminary injunction remains in effect until The Satanic Temple’s ACLU-backed lawsuit can be decided in court. Read more

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Hartford Archdiocese asks Vatican to investigate possible eucharistic miracle

May 4, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The archdiocese is appealing to the Vatican for guidance on how to proceed with its investigation of a possible eucharistic... Read more

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EU Parliament criticized for displaying ‘vulgar’ depictions of Jesus and apostles

May 4, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

An art exhibit at the European Union’s Parliament building in Brussels, Belgium, has prompted criticism from conservative politicians in Italy. Read more

Fra’ John T. Dunlap, was sworn in as grand master of the Order of Malta on May 3, 2023.

Order of Malta elects Canadian lawyer as 81st grand master

May 4, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Order of Malta this week elected Fra’ John Dunlap as prince and 81st grand master of the Order of... Read more

Arundel Castle in Sussex has been the seat of the Duke of Norfolk's ancestors for 850 years.

For centuries this Catholic family has orchestrated Britain’s most Anglican royal events

May 4, 2023

By Lucien de Guise

The 18th Duke of Norfolk, current Earl Marshal Edward Fitzalan-Howard, continues his family’s important role in royal spectacles. Read more

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley preaching during Mass in the cathedral in 2021.

Archbishop Coakley: Respond with love to those with gender dysphoria without compromising truth

May 4, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City in an interview this week called for responding to those experiencing gender dysphoria with... Read more

HHS has ordered the Catholic hospital to extinguish the tabernacle candle (pictured) and its chapel.

HHS orders Catholic hospital to snuff out chapel candle or lose its accreditation

May 4, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

A Catholic hospital system in Oklahoma is contesting federal officials’ demand that it must extinguish an enclosed tabernacle candle in... Read more

A screenshot from Pope Francis' May 4 video message to young people attending World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal.

‘See you in Lisbon,’ Pope Francis shares message 3 months before World Youth Day 2023

May 4, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The message was published on May 4, just under three months before the Aug. 1-6 international gathering. Read more

Pope Francis greets His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Wales at the canonization of St. John Henry Newman at the Vatican on Oct. 13, 2019.

Vatican to send representative of Pope Francis to British coronation

May 4, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Pietro Parolin will join other high-ranking guests at the ceremony, including world leaders, representatives of European monarchies, and royal... Read more

Newspaper publisher and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai poses during an interview in Hong Kong in 2020.

Shutdown of Jimmy Lai filmmaker’s TikTok account reversed after censorship outcry

May 4, 2023

By Shannon Mullen

The Acton Institute said its TikTok account was abruptly taken down on May 2 without explanation. Read more

Photograph of a girl at the border with Ukraine, part of the “Women’s Cry” photo exposition at the Vatican during the month of May 2023.

‘Women’s Cry’ photo exposition at Vatican depicts suffering of women throughout the world

The photo exhibition will be on display during the month of May in St. Peter’s Square. Read more

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Vermont rewrites law to offer assisted suicide to non-residents

May 3, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Republican Gov. Phil Scott of Vermont signed a bill Tuesday allowing non-residents to avail themselves of the state’s assisted suicide... Read more

Father Dario E. Viganò, president of the MAC Foundation, shares about the foundation in a May 2, 2023, presentation at the Vatican’ Apostolic Library

Italian foundation aims to preserve and share Catholic audiovisual heritage

May 3, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The MAC Foundation is working to create a digital library that will be “a single online access point” for historic... Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nichols celebrates a Pontifical Votive Mass of the Blessed Sacrament at Corpus Christi Church, Maiden Lane, London, Sept. 11, 2021.

Catholic prelate to participate in British coronation for first time since Reformation

May 3, 2023

By Madeleine Teahan

Along with other Christian leaders, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Catholic archbishop of Westminster, will bestow a special blessing on King Charles... Read more

Metropolitan Anthony, chairman for external church relations of the Russian Orthodox Church, greets Pope Francis after his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 3, 2023.

Pope Francis greets Russian Orthodox metropolitan after audience

May 3, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The brief encounter in St. Peter’s Square with Metropolitan Anthony took place days after the pope said secret peace talks... Read more

Pope Francis spoke about the Christian roots of Hungary during his general audience in St. Peter's Square on May 3, 2023.

Pope Francis: Freedom is under threat in Europe

May 3, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis spoke about Europe, its roots, and the problem of consumerism during his weekly audience with the public May... Read more