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Three Kings parades held at more than 600 locations across Poland
The annual event commemorates the Magi who traveled to see the newborn Jesus. Read more
Benedict XVI, Munich, and cover-up claims: why an old allegation is resurfacing
The Vatican firmly rejected the assertions in 2010. Read more
Pope Francis at Epiphany Mass: Let us adore Christ like the Magi
He was offering Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany. Read more
Unvaccinated Catholics asked not to attend Mass by English parish
The diocese said vaccination status should not be a “barrier” to attending Mass. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘I continue to dream of a completely missionary Church’
He made the remark in his message for World Mission Day 2022. Read more
Educational video platform aims to share Catholic teaching on controversial issues
A Catholic political advocacy organization recently launched an online video platform designed to educate people and change minds on controversial... Read more
Philippines cancels Black Nazarene procession again, citing COVID-19
Philippine authorities are canceling the country’s “Black Nazarene” procession — an annual event where millions of Catholics accompany a revered... Read more
What is the 'Black Nazarene'? Here's the fascinating history of this centuries-old tradition
Filipino devotion to the image of a dark image of Jesus Christ kneeling on one knee and carrying a large... Read more
Pope Francis remembers late Spanish cardinal as a ‘devoted pastor’
Cardinal Francisco Álvarez Martínez died at the age of 96. Read more
Despite censorship, Heartbeat International's Abortion Pill Reversal program is saving lives
Jor-El Godsey, president of Heartbeat International, says that last year's unexpected growth in women seeking to keep their babies and... Read more
Archbishop offers condolences to those mourning after Philadelphia fire
Following a fire in a Philadelphia apartment building that killed at least 13 on Wednesday, the city's archbishop offered condolences... Read more
'Hail Full of Grace!': Colorado resident pens reflection after losing home in Marshall Fire
On Dec. 30, a fast-moving wildfire destroyed approximately 1,000 homes and structures in Louisville, Superior and unincorporated Boulder County. Among... Read more
Pope Francis receives manifesto challenging German ‘Synodal Way’
The pope was presented with the document after his general audience. Read more
Pope Francis: Society loses when ‘dogs and cats take the place of children’
The general audience featured a circus performance. Read more
In India, Missionaries of Charity ration food after government blocks foreign funds
The Missionaries of Charity have begun to ration their distribution of food and other items to the poor in the... Read more
Bishop appointed for Spain's Diocese of Solsona
Pope Francis on Monday appointed Bishop Francisco Simón Conesa Ferrer as Bishop of Solsona. The Spanish diocese had been vacated... Read more
NYT report fuels concerns that many abortions are based on false test results
Prenatal tests that show an unborn child to have serious developmental problem frequently lead to abortion. Yet an investigation by... Read more
Federal judge issues injunction over military COVID vaccine mandate
A federal judge on Monday issued a preliminary injunction against the Biden administration and the Department of Defense over their... Read more
Ireland to follow France in offering free contraception to women under 25
The move underlines the rapid social changes in Ireland in recent years. Read more
Pope Francis’ January 2022 prayer intention is for victims of religious persecution
The pope called persecution ‘inhuman’ and ‘insane.’ Read more
