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This is the prayer that Catholics are asked to say for the Church in China on May 24
In 2007 Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed May 24, the feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians, to be a World... Read more
Oklahoma passes extensive abortion ban bill, as country awaits Supreme Court ruling
The Oklahoma legislature has passed another law limiting abortion, ahead of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could allow many... Read more
Bishops call for peace, prayer after gunmen kill boy in Mexican church
A three-year-old boy was killed by gang members who opened fire inside a church in Fresnillo in the Mexican state... Read more
Prince Charles marks 100 years of society supporting Catholic archbishops of Westminster
The Society of St. Augustine of Canterbury was founded in 1922. Read more
40,000 people take part in Italy’s March for Life
‘We are here to reaffirm the right of children to come into the world,’ said Father Andres Bonello. Read more
Almost 12,000 people attend the beatification of Pauline Jaricot
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle presided over the beatification Mass in Lyon. Read more
Pope Francis thanks Italian volunteers for helping Ukrainian refugees fleeing ‘absurd war’
The pope thanked volunteers for aiding ‘refugees from Ukraine, especially women and children who have fled this absurd war.’ Read more
Germany’s Munich archdiocese spent around $1.5 million on abuse report
The report, published in January, faulted Pope emeritus Benedict XVI and Cardinal Reinhard Marx. Read more
Detroit’s new auxiliary is an archbishop and veteran Vatican diplomat
Archbishop Paul Fitzpatrick Russell was the nuncio to Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan. Read more
Can robots learn law? Scientists and theologians discuss the future of AI
Scientists and theologians have gathered in Rome to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. Read more
Not over the rainbow, yet: Lawsuit blocks Catholic University's auction of 'Wizard of Oz' dress
The university had planned to auction the dress to fund its drama school. Read more
Without mentioning Zen's arrest, Pope Francis says he is praying for the Church in China
Speaking to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Regina Caeli prayer on May 22, Pope Francis did not... Read more
Here are two basic requirements Catholics must meet to receive Holy Communion
Receiving the Eucharist can transform one’s spiritual life, but it is important for Catholics to observe the basic requirements for... Read more
Life ‘is always sacred and inviolable’ Pope Francis says
Pope Francis praised a pro-life event in Rome and offered comments defending the dignity of life on Sunday. Read more
Pope Francis: Ask the Lord for the gift of peace
An estimated 25,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square in Rome on Sunday to hear Pope Francis' Regina Caeli reflections... Read more
Pope Francis advances sainthood cause of Filipino bishop known for bilocation
The pope also approved the canonization of Blessed Giovanni Battista Scalabrini. Read more
St Petersburg diocesan summit to grow the Church was historic opportunity
Parish and Pastoral Center leaders from across the Diocese of St. Petersburg gathered April 25-27, 2022, for one purpose: growing... Read more
Pope Francis: Catholic schools should not be Christian in name only
The pope spoke to the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Read more
Nicaraguan bishop charges police, government persecution
Bishop Rolando José Álvarez Lagos of Matagalpa has charged that the police of President Daniel Ortega’s government harassed him by... Read more
Full text of Archbishop Cordileone letter to Nancy Pelosi banning her from Communion
Here is the full text of San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone’s notification to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, informing... Read more
