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Pope Francis as diplomat: the principles that have guided his 10-year-old pontificate
The Holy Father’s approach to diplomacy is laid out in “The Joy of the Gospel.” Read more
Women’s ordination, transgender ideology move forward at German Synodal Way
Delegates also elected members for a commission tasked with establishing a permanent, national Synodal Council. Read more
PHOTOS: A look back at 10 years of Pope Francis’ participation in World Youth Days
In the 10 years of his papacy, the Holy Father has exhorted young people at World Youth Days to answer... Read more
Pope Francis: Gender ideology is ‘one of the most dangerous ideological colonizations’ today
“Why is it dangerous? Because it blurs differences and the value of men and women,” the pope said. Read more
Have you ever wondered what vegans give up for Lent?
Have you ever wondered what vegans give up for Lent? Read more
Feminists in Latin America attack Catholic churches on International Women’s Day
Some feminist groups used International Women’s Day to vandalize Catholic churches and public buildings in Latin American countries. Read more
Journalists at EWTN/Franciscan conference discuss media bias in the internet age
“If you give people what they think they want, that might work economically,” RealClearPolitics’ Carl Cannon said, “but that isn’t... Read more
In Poland, lawmakers condemn disputed report about John Paul II abuse cover-up
Referring to the report’s use of material taken from communist secret police files, the resolution said it was “an attempt... Read more
German Synodal Way approves same-sex blessings, lay preaching, and reexamination of priestly celibacy
Delegates also voted to delay addressing perhaps the most controversial topic: establishing synodal councils at the parish and diocesan level. Read more
‘I regret to inform you’: Pope Francis rebuffs Cardinal Becciu in letters read during ongoing finance trial
Prior to his trial, Cardinal Angelo Becciu tried to get the pope to confirm he had authorized the financial transactions... Read more
‘Cannabis Studies’ program at St. Joseph’s University a ‘scandal,’ theologian says
The Jesuit Catholic St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia is now offering four certificates in “cannabis studies.” Read more
Pope Francis says imprisonment of Nicaraguan bishop reminds him of Hitler’s dictatorship
Pope Francis also speaks about Russia's “imperial” agenda, his thoughts on retirement, and Benedict XVI's funeral in a new round... Read more
Pope Francis discusses revising priestly celibacy in new interview
Married priests are common in the Eastern Catholic Church, the pope noted, while the discipline of priestly celibacy is a... Read more
United Nations equates Sandinista Nicaragua with Nazism
Amid ongoing reports of oppression of the Catholic Church and the Nicaraguan people under the regime of President Daniel Ortega,... Read more
Priest laments that economic sanctions are preventing post-war recovery and reconstruction in Syria
"The economic blockade is causing great suffering today," said Father Hugo Alaniz, an Argentine missionary of the Institute of the... Read more
Ortega shuts down Catholic aid organization Caritas Nicaragua
The charity provided food for the country’s poorest people, donations of crutches and prostheses, delivered medicines at low cost, among... Read more
Wyoming advances a new abortion ban to replace blocked ‘trigger law’
The governor is expected to sign into law legislation that says unborn babies are human beings and should be afforded... Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua dissolves John Paul II Catholic University
In a new blow to the Church in Nicaragua, the dictatorship of Daniel Ortega has ordered the legal status of... Read more
St. Peter’s Basilica to hold monthly eucharistic adoration on portico
Beginning March 14, adoration will take place every second Tuesday from 8-9 p.m. on the parvise in front of the... Read more
Pope Francis underlines ‘universal value’ of Jerusalem in speech to Palestinians
The theme of the meeting of the Joint Working Group for Dialogue was the spiritual significance of Jerusalem for Jews,... Read more
