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Benedict XVI greets St. John Paul II’s long-time secretary on canonization anniversary
The Polish pope was canonized on April 27, 2014. Read more
Federal court orders cases brought against Texas pro-life law dismissed
A federal court on Tuesday ordered a lower court to dismiss all legal challenges brought against the enforcement mechanism of... Read more
Pope Francis tells general audience pilgrims his knee is ‘still not healing’
The 85-year-old pope canceled his engagements the day before the audience due to knee pain. Read more
Spanish Cardinal Carlos Amigo dies at age 87 after lung surgery
He was an advocate for dialogue between Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Read more
Pope Francis names new archbishop to lead 2 Catholic dioceses in Wales
Bishop Mark O’Toole will oversee the Archdiocese of Cardiff and Diocese of Menevia. Read more
Pope Francis wants Catholics to rediscover this book of the Bible
The pope praised the book’s ‘valuable teaching on the alliance of the generations.’ Read more
Afghanistan, other countries see worrisome religious freedom trends, USCIRF warns
Afghanistan and four other countries should be added to the ten countries already recognized by the U.S. State Department for... Read more
Killing the innocent by abortion is not mercy, says Chilean cardinal
During his homily at the Mass for the blessing of the foundation stone for the Divine Mercy Shrine in Santiago... Read more
Elon Musk Twitter takeover: How should Catholics think about free speech?
Elon Musk — the world’s richest man — reached a deal Monday to acquire Twitter for approximately $44 billion. This... Read more
Be bridges for peace, Pope Francis urges Hispanic ministry congress
In a video message to the Tuesday opening of a gathering for Hispanic ministry leaders in the US, Pope Francis... Read more
Hong Kong priest: China trying to control religion in Hong Kong
Speaking publicly under his own name for the first time, a Hong Kong priest says the Chinese Communist Party is... Read more
Mercy mission: every encounter with Dennis Schroeder includes a reminder of Jesus' love
Dennis Schroeder’s home is filled with things he loves. More mounted deer heads than you can count on your hands.... Read more
Bishops in Texas welcome stay of execution for woman on death row
The Texas bishops' conference expressed gratitude Monday that a state court halted the execution of Melissa Lucio over claims she... Read more
Pope Francis updates canon law on dismissal from religious institutes
The change follows sweeping reform of the Catholic Church’s penal sanctions. Read more
Pope Francis cancels day’s activities due to knee pain, says Vatican
Knee pain has forced the 85-year-old pope to curtail his activities in recent weeks. Read more
Pope Francis names new Catholic archbishop of Paris
Archbishop Laurent Ulrich succeeds Archbishop Michel Aupetit, who resigned in December. Read more
Catholic priest among 4 sentenced in shooting of South Sudan bishop-elect
Father John Mathiang Machol was given a 7-year jail sentence. Read more
Supreme Court hears praying football coach case
Both sides argue that the case, Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, concerns religious freedom — with the ex-coach, Joseph Kennedy,... Read more
The 1631 apparition of Saint Michael the Archangel in Mexico
Saint Michael the Archangel appeared to Diego Lázaro de San Francisco, a young convert, for the first time on April... Read more
Church in Spain again asks forgiveness for sexual abuse
During his address opening the Spanish Bishops’ Conference’s Plenary Assembly on Monday, Cardinal Juan José Omella Omella of Barcelona expressed... Read more
