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Balenciaga apologizes amid outcry over ad featuring sexualized children
In the ad, young children — appearing to be no older than 6 years old — hold stuffed teddy bears... Read more
Pope Francis: Benedict XVI was ‘leader’ in responding to sexual abuse
Pope Francis said his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was a leader in “taking responsibility” and responding with transparency to... Read more
Louisiana Catholic church community ‘rocked’ by reports of double homicide
The news comes amid an unconfirmed report that the victims were the parish’s former pastor and a former employee. Read more
Russian troops capture two Ukrainian Greek Catholic priests and accuse them of ‘subversion’
The Donetsk Exarchate denied the accusations, calling the detention “unfounded and illegal,” and demanded the prompt release of the clerics. Read more
Pope Francis explains to America Magazine why women cannot be ordained priests
Pope Francis unequivocally stated that women cannot be ordained as priests but emphasized the important role they have to play... Read more
Pope Francis says dialogue ‘slow,’ but only way forward with China
In a new interview with America Magazine, the pope said the Vatican-China deal has had failures and successes, but he... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Jesus did not create bishops’ conferences’
Pope Francis spoke about the role of bishops, racism, polarization, sexual abuse, the Vatican-China deal, and whether he has any... Read more
Analysis: Is the Vatican’s deal with China at stake?
The agreement between China and the Holy See on the appointment of bishops is not at risk — for now. Read more
Don’t let Christmas take you by surprise: lessons for Advent from the Church
The Church provides songs, signs, and symbols to enter into the season of Advent more fruitfully. Read more
New cardinal from Ghana with heart problems dies at 63
Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr, bishop of Wa, Ghana, died in Rome on Sunday evening at the age of 63. Read more
Carlo Acutis comic book: Meet the teenager who loved the Eucharist
A new comic book that tells the story of Blessed Carlo Acutis, a young millennial who used his knowledge of... Read more
‘Violence kills the future’: Pope Francis condemns Israeli-Palestinian conflict after 2 boys die
“I hope that the Israeli and Palestinian authorities will more readily take to heart the search for dialogue...” Pope Francis... Read more
Cardinal Sarah: ‘Religious liberty is under threat in the West, too’
Christians in the West should not take religious liberty and freedom of worship for granted, Cardinal Robert Sarah said in... Read more
Pope Francis: God is present ‘in everyday things’
“In this time of Advent, let us be shaken out of our torpor and let us awaken from our slumber,”... Read more
The ‘Random Catholic Dude’ behind the website chronicling the Catholic hierarchy
As he describes himself on his now-dormant Twitter account, David M. Cheney is, in some ways, just a “Random Catholic... Read more
Meet the Catholic bishop who began a pro-life ministry for pregnant women in need
Walking with Moms in Need encourages Catholics to support and “walk in the shoes” of local pregnant and parenting women... Read more
Detroit bishop calls for penitential Advent after passage of abortion initiative
“Abortion is now legal in Michigan at an unprecedented level, and millions of lives are at stake. We must pray... Read more
Christmas 2022: Small Catholic businesses offer meaningful gifts for all
To help you check off your gift list this year, we’ve put together a list of Catholic businesses that offer... Read more
Vatican says China violated terms of agreement with bishop installation
The Holy See “noted with surprise and regret” that Bishop John Peng Weizhao had been installed as an “auxiliary bishop... Read more
Pope Francis prays for homeless man who died in St. Peter's Square
Burkhard Scheffler, a 61-year-old man born in Germany, died on a cold night on the street, a Vatican spokesman said. Read more
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