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Families of Israeli captives in Gaza Strip appeal to Pope Francis
When Pope Francis once again launched the appeal for peace in the Holy Land, he probably had in his eyes... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI: Doctor of the Church?
There are currently 37 Doctors of the Church, from Irenaeus of Lyon in the third century to Thérèse of Lisieux... Read more
How to visit the tomb of Benedict XVI
The Vatican crypt will reopen to the public on Jan. 8. Read more
Excavation site of Pool of Siloam where Jesus cured a blind man to open to public
According to the Old Testament, the Pool of Siloam was built during the reign of King Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:20). Read more
A look back: Benedict XVI’s life as pope emeritus
Pope Benedict XVI spent the final years of his life largely out of the public eye, living in retirement as... Read more
Pope Francis reorganizes Diocese of Rome in face of ‘epochal change’
The constitution goes into effect on Jan. 31. Read more
Cardinal Zen meets Pope Francis, prays at Benedict XVI’s tomb
The 90-year-old cardinal was in Rome for two days after the Hong Kong authorities temporarily released his passport. Read more
Biden announces crackdown on illegal immigration ahead of visit to El Paso
“Do not just show up at the border. Stay where you are and apply legally from there,” the president said. Read more
The Virgin and the national soccer team give hope to Argentines, priest says
The World Cup won by the Argentine soccer team arrived Wednesday at the Basilica of Our Lady of Luján as... Read more
Pope Francis names new auxiliary bishop for St. Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese
Father Michael John Izen has served the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis as a priest for almost 18 years. Read more
LA archbishop Gomez: Pope Benedict XVI put Jesus at the center of his life
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles said that while the late pope will be remembered for his great intellect, his... Read more
South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down state’s 6-week abortion ban
The 3-2 decision Thursday said that the law violated the right to privacy in the state’s constitution. Read more
The Holy Family traveled more than 1,200 miles from Israel to Egypt and back
“Coptic Christians have identified some 25 places where they believe Mary, Joseph, and Jesus stayed during their sojourn in Egypt,”... Read more
Young Catholics converge at SEEK23: ‘I love seeing people fall in love with Jesus’
More than 17,000 people descended on St. Louis this week for the SEEK23 Catholic conference, put on by the Fellowship... Read more
Arkansas monastery’s altar desecrated with sledgehammer, 1,500-year-old relics stolen
A 31-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection with the crimes committed at the Benedictine Subiaco Monastery. Read more
American Catholics remember Benedict XVI’s singular brilliance, love for beauty
“You can’t understand him simply as a brain. You have to understand him as a person who had a real... Read more
Biden visits Vatican embassy to pay respects to Benedict XVI
The president visited the apostolic nunciature in Washington, D.C., Thursday to sign a book of condolences for Pope Benedict XVI,... Read more
Walgreens, CVS pharmacies to dispense abortion drugs after FDA changes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Jan. 3 announced it will allow any patient with a prescription to obtain... Read more
Pope Francis: the Three Kings found God in poverty
The Solemnity of the Epiphany celebrates the arrival of the Magi who came with gifts to worship the Child Jesus... Read more
Pope Francis on Epiphany: Get out of your comfort zone to seek God like the Magi
In his homily for the Church’s celebration of the three kings on Jan. 6, the pope warned that today’s world... Read more
![“Approximately 1 in 7 Christians [more than 365 million people] are subject to significant levels of persecution on the basis of religious beliefs. The number of attacks against Christian churches and property increased significantly in 2023, with more Christians than ever suffering violent attacks,” said Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin during his Sept. 28, 2024 address to the United Nations General Assembly.](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/card.parolin.jpg?w=175&h=100)
