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Catholic archdiocese of Malta says it could not have foreseen alleged ‘land grab’
The intricate dispute can be traced back to 1675. Read more
After disclosing he hasn't received COVID-19 jab, Cordileone supports pastor who asked him to postpone visit
Citing the concerns of parishioners, a San Francisco pastor asked Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, who recently revealed that he has not... Read more
Pope Francis appoints commissioner to oversee Rome basilica’s financial assets
St. Mary Major is one of four papal major basilicas in Rome. Read more
Pope Francis creates new foundation promoting principles of ‘Fratelli tutti’
The new body will foster spirituality, art, formation, and dialogue in the environs of St. Peter’s Basilica Read more
Pope Francis: Learn from St. Joseph to cultivate silence
The pope appealed for prayers for Haiti at his general audience. Read more
Congressman with alleged terrorism ties backs effort to decriminalize abortion in Peru
A Peruvian congressman who is being investigated for ties to the Shining Path terrorist organization is supporting a new bill... Read more
Christmas at the Vatican: Here are the liturgies Pope Francis will celebrate this year
The Vatican has published Pope Francis’ Christmas schedule for this year. Read more
Gorsuch cites religious liberty as Supreme Court allows New York vaccine mandate
In a decision that drew a sharply worded dissent by Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday... Read more
Here’s what a young Syrian refugee is hoping for this Christmas
‘I have become a refugee, just like the Child Jesus,’ says Majed. Read more
Pro-life Catholics gather 7,700 roses for Pelosi on Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast
A pro-life campaign led by the archbishop of San Francisco gathered thousands of roses for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)... Read more
Catholic university in Rome attracts criticism for handling of plagiarism accusations
A Catholic university in Rome has been criticized for its response to claims that some past students may have plagiarized... Read more
Court president says Vatican finance trial will have real start in February
A very brief hearing was held on Tuesday. Read more
Pope Francis tells France’s Catholic bishops he’ll meet authors of landmark abuse report
The pope said he was ‘completely available’ for a meeting. Read more
Despite Kentucky tornadoes, Virgin Mary statue still stands—and Catholics offer help
The deadly storms that hit nine states in the Midwest and the South produced an image of a statue of... Read more
Diocese announces sanctions on Spanish bishop who attempted marriage
The apostolic administrator of Solsona announced Saturday that the diocese’s former bishop, Xavier Novell i Gomà, had incurred suspension when... Read more
Two Jesuit priests win 2021 Centesimus Annus prize for Catholic social teaching
Two Jesuit priests have been named the winners of the 2021 edition of the Centesimus Annus Foundation’s prize for writing... Read more
New York, Boston archdioceses: Mask up at holiday Masses
Citing a spike in COVID-19 cases and a “likely increase” in cases during the holiday season, the Archdiocese of Boston... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: We must build Our Lady of Guadalupe's temple with our lives
When Our Lady of Guadalupe told St. Juan Diego that she desired a church to be built in the Americas,... Read more
Catholic pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai gets jail time for involvement in Hong Kong Tiananmen Square vigil
Jimmy Lai, a Catholic and prominent figure in the ongoing pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, has been sentenced to a... Read more
Nearly 2 million pilgrims visited the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City
Almost 2 million pilgrims visited the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City between Dec. 1 and her... Read more
