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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
Seal of Confession under attack? Delaware, Vermont bills draw Catholic criticism
The proposed requirement would be practically “nearly impossible to meet” for Catholic clergy, the Diocese of Wilmington has said. Read more
‘The figure of a father’: Cardinal Ouellet on 10 years with Pope Francis
Cardinal Marc Ouellet has had an up-close look at Pope Francis’ first 10 years as pope. He spoke to CNA... Read more
Vatican takes climate activists to trial for damage to base of famous statue in Vatican Museums
Guido Viero, 61, and Ester Goffi, 26, were ordered to appear before the Vatican City State’s tribunal on March 9. Read more
Newman Guide expands to include K-12 and more in ‘faithful Catholic’ school guide
Starting in April, the Cardinal Newman Society’s “Newman Guide” will include K–12 schools, home-school programs, and graduate programs. Read more
Polish bishops: New allegation that JPII covered up sex abuse based on reports from communist secret police
The bishops said that “further archival research” is necessary to fairly assess a new claim aired in a recent documentary. Read more
Oklahoma voters reject marijuana legalization
State Question 820, which would have legalized the consumption of marijuana for adults 21 and over, was put before Oklahoma... Read more
10 things to know from the latest survey on the Catholic Church today
Here are the most important takeaways from a study on the state of the Catholic Church today. Read more
Pope Francis meets with two Nigerian girls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram
The women, who both saw members of their families murdered by Boko Haram, met with the pope at the end... Read more
‘My parishioners shot dead in cold blood’: Priests, lay faithful describe attacks in Nigeria
Aid to the Church in Need has released firsthand testimonies of Catholic faithful who have survived torture, kidnappings, and massacres. Read more
40 Days for Life in Spain tells volunteers to film or record their prayer time outside abortion clinics
The 40 Days for Life campaign in Spain has advised volunteers to record their entire prayer time due to pressure... Read more
Pope Francis: There is no option to be passive Catholics when it comes to evangelization
“Every baptized person … whatever his position in the Church or level of education in the faith, is an active... Read more
Whereabouts of imprisoned Nicaraguan bishop are unknown
“We know that no one who is in the conditions which the bishop is in can be well,” Nicaraguan lawyer... Read more
Steubenville bishop bans Latin Mass at Franciscan University, effective immediately
Bishop Jeffrey Monforton of the Diocese of Steubenville ordered an immediate end to the Latin Mass on Franciscan University’s campus. Read more
UK Parliament makes it illegal to pray near abortion facilities
Britain’s House of Commons approved legislation Tuesday to create “buffer zones” around abortion facilities that would prohibit silent prayer. Read more
China’s new ‘Smart Religion’ app requires faithful to register to attend worship services
A human rights group said the app is part of the communist government’s efforts to “strictly manage religion in a... Read more
A new(ish) statute for the Vatican bank: Here’s what it means
Pope Francis on Tuesday issued a new statute for the so-called Vatican bank, but it closely resembles the regulation approved... Read more
Notre Dame cathedral to open in December 2024
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, whose spire and roof were destroyed by a 2019 fire, should be rebuilt within the... Read more
UN calls on Nicaragua to free Bishop Álvarez and other political prisoners
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called on the Nicaraguan dictatorship to release Bishop... Read more
Rupnik concelebrated Mass in a basilica in Rome despite restrictions
Father Marko Rupnik concelebrated Mass at a basilica in Rome on Sunday despite restrictions prohibiting “any public ministerial and sacramental... Read more
