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U.S. and Canadian bishops join Vatican’s condemnation of colonialist ‘doctrine of discovery’
The U.S. and Canadian bishops released statements Thursday praising the Vatican’s repudiation of the “doctrine of discovery.” Read more
Vatican’s liturgy czar rejects German Church’s plans for laity to preach homilies, conduct baptisms
Cardinal Arthur Roche also said allowing laypeople to regularly perform baptisms goes against canon law. Read more
UPDATE: Pope Francis has bronchitis but is resting and improving, Vatican says
Pope Francis is exhibiting “marked improvement” after being admitted to the hospital Wednesday with difficulty breathing, which was later diagnosed... Read more
Tabernacle stolen from murdered Bishop David O’Connell’s residence
An empty tabernacle that was bolted to the wall has been stolen from the residence of the late Los Angeles... Read more
Witnesses tell House panel that speech is being silenced on college campuses
Four witnesses testified to the absence of free speech at public universities and alleged bias against conservative and religious students... Read more
Meet the new president of the European bishops’ commission
Italian Bishop Mariano Crociata, 70, will lead the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) until 2028. Read more
Bishops lament ‘terrible tragedy’ that left at least 38 migrants dead in Mexico
Bishop José Guadalupe Torres of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, expressed in a March 28 statement his deepest condolences for the 38... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
In the month of April, Pope Francis has asked the world to pray in a special way for a culture... Read more
U.S. bishops ask for prayer for pope’s quick recovery
Following news of Pope Francis’ hospitalization on Wednesday, U.S. bishops asked for prayer for the pontiff’s quick recovery. Read more
In-person Mass attendance dips following pandemic, study suggests
A quarter of all Catholics say they now attend Mass less often than before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Cardinal O’Malley ‘surprised, disappointed’ by abuse expert’s criticism of Vatican commission
Cardinal Sean O’Malley said Thursday he strongly disagrees with a critique of the Vatican’s safeguarding commission by Father Hans Zollner. Read more
Update: Pope Francis rested well, continuing treatment in hospital, Vatican says
“Pope Francis rested well overnight. The clinical picture is progressively improving and he is continuing his planned treatment,” Matteo Bruni... Read more
Vatican: ‘Doctrine of discovery’ is not Catholic teaching
The legal concept of the “doctrine of discovery” is “not part of the teaching of the Catholic Church,” the Vatican... Read more
Jesuits in Mexico issue statement on the death of alleged murderer of two priests
Jesuit Father Luis Gerardo Moro Madrid said the alleged murder of José Noriel Portillo is not a reason to celebrate. Read more
Arrest made in firebombing of pro-life organization thanks to DNA found on burrito
Hridindu Sankar Roychowdhury, 29, was arrested in Boston on Tuesday just before getting on a flight to Guatemala City, according... Read more
Pope Francis hospitalized with a respiratory infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis will be hospitalized for “some days” after being diagnosed with a respiratory infection, the Vatican said Wednesday. Read more
Report finds 28 credible child sex abuse claims of Georgia priests in last 70 years
A new report says that 28 Catholic priests have faced credible child sex abuse allegations while serving in Georgia since... Read more
Shia LaBeouf stars in ‘Padre Pio’ film to be released June 2
The actor Shia LaBeouf, who plays the role of Padre Pio, spent four months living with Capuchin friars while preparing... Read more
Abuse expert leaves Vatican commission for protection of minors, citing concerns
Father Hans Zollner said in a statement March 29 that “structural and practical issues” within the commission had led him... Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis at Rome hospital to undergo checkups
Pope Francis has been undergoing some medical checkups at one of Rome’s most prominent hospitals since Wednesday afternoon. Read more
