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A sculpture of Jesus at Rome’s airport is taking travelers by surprise
The next time you are flying through Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport you can see Jesus at Terminal 1. Read more
Vatican blames ‘failure in communication’ for Anglican service in pope’s church in Rome
Bishop Guerino Di Tora said the incident was the result of a “failure in communication” and he “expresses deep regret... Read more
Mother Angelica’s early years: a religious awakening born in the streets of Canton
In honor of Mother Angelica’s 100th birthday, we look at her life growing as the only child of a single... Read more
Call to ‘intense’ prayer: Boston Archdiocese responds to Satanic Temple’s convention
The Archdiocese of Boston is responding to the Satanic Temple’s upcoming “SatanCon” event in Boston. Read more
Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear Catholic charity’s religious freedom case
A Catholic charity that was denied legal recognition as a religious organization will have its case heard by the Wisconsin... Read more
Pope Francis: Illness and suffering can help us discover what really matters in life
While the world today can view sickness and suffering as meaningless, Pope Francis wants everyone to remember that Christ has... Read more
Twitter ends speech restrictions on transgender issues
Twitter quietly updated its policy on “hateful conduct” to remove its bans on “deadnaming” and “misgendering” transgender people. Read more
Pope Francis gave a relic of the true cross to King Charles for his coronation
Two pieces of the true cross on which Jesus was crucified will lead the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom’s... Read more
Supreme Court extends temporary ruling lifting restrictions on abortion pill
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued a ruling Wednesday extending the court’s temporary pause on all restrictions on the abortion... Read more
Papal Foundation visits Rome, marks 35 years and $200 million in donations to the poor
The Papal Foundation, a U.S.-based organization that provides funding for Catholic projects, is in Rome for its annual pilgrimage and... Read more
Remembering Dr. Kevin Vost — true gentleman, humble scholar, kindest of men
Friends and colleagues pay tribute to Kevin Vost, a man of many talents and virtues who wrote two dozen books... Read more
Supreme Court seems open to considering more religious accommodations in the workplace
The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority seemed open to expanding religious rights protections in the workplace during oral arguments Tuesday... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Every Christian is called to the witness of life’
Persecution of Christians is not just a thing of the past, Pope Francis said. Read more
Exiled Nicaraguan bishop says Ortega’s attacks are ‘a sign of desperation’
Auxiliary Bishop Silvio Báez of Managua, Nicaragua responded to new verbal attacks of the country's bishops by Nicaraguan dictator Daniel... Read more
Alleged victim of Theodore McCarrick says ex-cardinal abused him for years
The criminal complaint filed in Wisconsin this week against former cardinal Theodore McCarrick was revealed to have come from James... Read more
Minneapolis becomes first large U.S. city to allow Islamic prayer calls over speakers
The mayor of Minneapolis on Monday signed into law a new ordinance allowing the Islamic call to prayer, or adhan,... Read more
Analysis: Here’s how Pope Francis could influence the choice of his successor
By the end of 2023, nearly 70% of the cardinals eligible to become the next pope will have been appointed... Read more
New online platform fights porn addiction under the patronage of Blessed Carlo Acutis
The initiative SOS Porn Deliverance seeks to show people the good news that with God, freedom is possible. Read more
Tennessee bishops call for new gun laws after Nashville school shooting
The Catholic bishops of Tennessee joined over 130 religious leaders in the state Tuesday in calling for tighter gun restrictions,... Read more
Historic trip of bishop of Hong Kong to Beijing is the first in three decades
Bishop Stephen Chow of Hong Kong arrived yesterday in Beijing, the capital of China, amid some tensions between the Asian... Read more
