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Pope Francis’ agenda canceled for needed ‘medical checkups,’ Vatican says
Pope Francis’ agenda was cleared on Friday for needed medical checkups, a Vatican spokesperson said. The 85-year-old pontiff has been... Read more
On South Sudan trip, Pope Francis will not see ‘peace realized, but peace persisting,’ bishop says
“There are no major risks” to Pope Francis’ safety in South Sudan, Bishop Christian Carlassare said. Read more
More Indigenous Canadians meet with Pope Francis, amid talk of papal visit
As the Catholic Church continues to engage Canada’s Indigenous people and questions of historical abuse, Pope Francis met with a... Read more
Argentine bishops will start annual 'Sharing Sunday' to sustain Church's mission
The bishops of Argentina have announced that the first day of reflection on the importance of sustaining the mission of... Read more
After backlash, German diocese stops working with Planned Parenthood affiliate
It is unclear why a Catholic bishop chose a pro-abortion organization to assist with counseling victims of sexual abuse. Read more
Colorado man shares his love of math — and Catholicism — with students in Uganda
Since last summer, a Colorado man has been helping Catholic schoolchildren in Uganda using the two “universal” things that they... Read more
Ukrainian Catholics crowd Swedish cathedral on Easter
The Cathedral of Stockholm, Sweden, was filled past capacity last Sunday as Ukrainian Catholics in the Scandinavian country celebrated the... Read more
Pro-life advocates mourn Vicki Thorn, founder of Project Rachel healing ministry
The unexpected death of Vicki Thorn, 72, the founder of Project Rachel, a post-abortion healing ministry, has shocked and saddened... Read more
Pope Francis joins UN chief’s appeal for Ukraine war Easter truce
The Eastern Orthodox churches and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church will celebrate Easter on April 24 this year. Read more
Benedict XVI's secretary in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19
Gänswein has been in isolation since April 11, a time period that included all of the Easter Triduum and Benedict... Read more
Pope Francis: Catholic education is vital in ‘an age awash in information’
Pope Francis has said that Catholic education and formation are more important than ever in “an age awash in information... Read more
Catholic University to auction Wizard of Oz 'Dorothy' dress
The Catholic University of America will auction a million-dollar dress that Judy Garland wore as Dorothy Gale in the 1939... Read more
‘Pray big’: Michigan woman says her healing was a miracle
April 2022 would have marked Dani Laurion’s 13th year confined to a wheelchair. Instead, she has been strolling around Lansing... Read more
Bishop Cozzens talks new Eucharist film, explores disbelief in the Real Presence
“Providential” is the word that Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston used to describe the April 25 release of “ALIVE: Who... Read more
Masks no longer necessary inside churches in Spain
Given the improvement in the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain, a Royal Decree published Wednesday states that the... Read more
Diocese of Camden to pay out $87.5 million for sexual abuse claims
The Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, will pay $87.5 million to approximately 300 alleged sexual abuse victims, under a settlement... Read more
Catholic priest reveals role in DC aborted babies case: 'I buried them myself'
A West Virginia priest is speaking publicly about his role in providing a funeral Mass and burial for more than... Read more
Mexican Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragán has died at the age of 89
The Mexican cardinal is remembered as a strong voice of opposition to abortion and euthanasia. Read more
Pope Francis: To discard the elderly ‘is a grave sin’
It was the first Wednesday audience in St. Peter's Square since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Professor who resisted mandatory transgender pronouns reaches settlement with university
Shawnee State University and Prof. Nicholas Meriwether have agreed to a $400,000 settlement after the professor faced disciplinary action for... Read more
