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First Mass since Reformation celebrated at Swiss cathedral
The last Mass at St. Pierre Cathedral was in 1535. Read more
Ukraine war: Metropolitan Hilarion suspended from post at Swiss university
Metropolitan Hilarion is one of the most prominent figures in the Russian Orthodox Church. Read more
Catholic charity helping Christians flee Taliban is now active in Ukraine
Jason Jones' Vulnerable People Project has helped Christians and other minorities escape the Taliban in Afghanistan since U.S. forces pulled... Read more
Ukraine's ‘City of Mary’ has been turned into a cemetery, says Catholic leader
The besieged city of Mariupol is known as the ‘City of Mary.’ Read more
Father Jacques Hamel murder: Catholic archbishop says ‘justice is done’ as 4 are convicted
Three of the defendants reportedly asked for forgiveness during the trial. Read more
Nordic Catholic bishops: German ‘Synodal Way’ fills us with worry
The bishops cautioned against ‘capitulation to the Zeitgeist.’ Read more
Massachusetts top court considers challenge to ban on assisted suicide
The highest court in Massachusetts considered a challenge brought by two doctors against the state’s prohibition of physician-assisted suicide on... Read more
Washington archdiocese drops school mask requirement in DC
Masks are no longer mandatory at Catholic schools in Washington, D.C., the Archdiocese of Washington announced Wednesday. Read more
'Pray for the conversion of Vladimir Putin': Philadelphia's Ukrainian archbishop reacts to Russian invasion
The Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia fears that the Russian invasion will again lead to the suppression of Catholicism in Ukraine,... Read more
Irish Catholic bishops call on Patriarch Kirill to support Ukraine ceasefire
‘This invasion and aggression reminds us of the fragility of peace, even in Europe,’ the bishops said. Read more
Puerto Rican bishop removed by pope feels 'blessed to suffer persecution'
Bishop Daniel Fernández Torres, who was relieved Wednesday of his office as Bishop of Arecibo, said that he feels "blessed... Read more
St. John Paul II’s former residence in Poland opens doors to Ukrainian refugees
Almost 1.3 million Ukrainians have sought refuge in Poland. Read more
With joy and hope, growing Norbertine abbey to launch new community in Illinois
The Norbertines’ St. Michael’s Abbey in Orange County, California, has seen major growth in recent years, and that growth will... Read more
Appeals court to hear challenge to UK Down syndrome abortion law
The High Court in London rejected the case last year. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader: ‘Our spiritual heritage is being destroyed by bombing’
Major Archbishop Shevchuk said that ‘priests are being killed.’ Read more
Catholic bishop in Puerto Rico says his removal by Pope Francis is ‘totally unjust’
He said he was asked to resign because he ‘had not been obedient to the pope nor had I been... Read more
Papal envoy meets Catholic leaders in Ukraine
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski is one of two cardinals visiting the war-torn country at the pope’s behest. Read more
Catholic school parents sue Washington DC mayor over school mask mandate
Two Catholic school families are suing Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser over the city’s continuing mask mandate in schools, including... Read more
Biden promotes abortion policies on International Women's Day
Promoting abortion rights on International Women's Day, President Joe Biden says that "every person deserves the chance to live up... Read more
Burlington bishop removes pastor for disobedience over COVID-19 directives
In a letter to parishioners of Holy Family Parish in Springfield, Vermont, Bishop Christopher Coyne of Burlington announced that their... Read more
