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‘Truly not an easy task’: German bishops begin talks in Rome amid Synodal Way concerns
Bishop Georg Bätzing said the German bishops would “openly and honestly address” the topics of the process during their ad... Read more
10 things to look for at the U.S. bishops’ fall meeting this week
The U.S. bishops will choose a new president and vice president and discuss their voting guide, eucharistic revival, and the... Read more
Major Archbishop Shevchuk denounces ‘genocidal‘ war in Ukraine
The leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church shares his thoughts on his recent meetings with Pope Francis, Pope Emeritus... Read more
Pope Francis shares meal with the poor
The meal was part of several Vatican-sponsored initiatives marking the sixth annual World Day of the Poor. Read more
A new book of prayers for laypeople ministering to the sick could be on its way
The bishops are considering publishing a new prayer book for laypeople who want to minister to the sick, especially when... Read more
Meet the 3 women the U.S. bishops are considering for sainthood
The U.S. Catholic bishops are preparing to vote on whether to advance the causes for sainthood for three American women. Read more
Perseverance is a reflection of God’s love, Pope Francis says
“Let us ask ourselves: how is my perseverance? Am I constant, or do I live faith, justice, and charity according... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Light candles of hope in the midst of darkness’
The poor were special guests at Pope Francis’ Mass for the sixth World Day of the Poor. Read more
Only religious community in the world for sisters with Down syndrome seeks American sisters
A community of religious sisters with Down syndrome faithfully live out their vocation of contemplative prayer in southern France. Read more
These college students started a coffee business that was inspired by a prayer
When Madeleine Sri and Caden Bennett met as students at Benedictine College, little did they know they would become co-owners... Read more
Peter Kilpatrick installed as new Catholic University president
Students and faculty flooded the pews of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Friday during the... Read more
Denver Archdiocese defends gender identity policy for schools
The Archdiocese of Denver is defending its guidance on sexual identity in Catholic schools after an article on the policy... Read more
18-year-old arrested after threats to New Jersey synagogues
Omar Alkattoul of Sayreville, New Jersey, was arrested Thursday morning by federal authorities. Read more
‘Former trans kid’ Chloe Cole sues doctors for medical malpractice
The 18-year-old is suing the doctors who performed transgender procedures, including an irreversible double mastectomy, on her when she was... Read more
‘We weep with Jesus’: Catholic bishops lament pro-abortion ballot victories
As pro-abortion measures won on state ballots and pro-life measures faced defeat, Catholic bishops responded to election results with profound... Read more
Pope Francis meets with Father James Martin at Vatican
Pope Francis received Jesuit Father James Martin in a private audience in the apostolic palace inside the Vatican on Friday. Read more
Arrest made in vandalism of Cardinal Dolan’s residence at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC
Juan Velez was arrested by the New York Police Department’s Warrant Squad, police said Wednesday. Read more
Chilean court upholds acquittal of bishop accused of covering up teen’s disappearance
The Supreme Court of Justice of Chile recently upheld the acquittal of Bishop Emeritus Bernardo Bastres Florence of the Diocese... Read more
Jewish actor converts to Catholicism: the Virgin Mary ‘is my most beautiful love’
The famous Jewish actor and humorist Gad Elmaleh announced his conversion to the Catholic faith, a process in which he... Read more
Kidnapping scam is targeting Catholic school parents, Santa Fe Archdiocese says
Local authorities have confirmed that it is a scam and have advised parents and guardians not to pay any money,... Read more
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