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What makes the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe so mysterious? EWTN documentary takes a look
The most-visited Marian shrine in the world is in Mexico City, and houses what is perhaps the most mysterious Catholic... Read more
Pope Francis urges Catholic jurists to ‘protect the rights of the weakest’
The pope said that society ‘systematically excludes those without a voice.’ Read more
Texas Abortion Law: Supreme Court allows challenge to proceed, but leaves law in place
In a case that hinges on enforcement rather than abortion itself, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8 to 1 on... Read more
Pope Francis: Avoid ‘fake Christmas’ of commercialism by reflecting on God’s closeness
The Vatican’s 2021 nativity scene was unveiled in St. Peter’s Square. Read more
Bishops to hold meeting on Church’s social teaching to show ‘Catholics are alive in Europe’
The 3rd European Catholic Social Days will be held in March in Slovakia. Read more
Pope Francis names new auxiliary bishop for Saint Paul-Minneapolis archdiocese
Father Joseph A. Williams is a priest of the archdiocese. Read more
France’s heritage authorities back controversial plans for Notre-Dame Cathedral’s interior
The committee expressed two reservations about the plan. Read more
Cardinal Tagle consecrates new Our Lady of Arabia cathedral in Bahrain
The cathedral is the largest Catholic church in the Gulf region. Read more
College hoops announcer Dick Vitale, battling cancer, draws strength from his Catholic faith
Longtime ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale frequently talks about his Catholic faith and the power of prayer as he... Read more
Abortion advocates release plan to make California a 'sanctuary' for the procedure
A coalition of abortion advocates in California have introduced a plan to make the state a “sanctuary” for women seeking... Read more
Salesian women's institute celebrates 100th anniversary of arrival in Cuba
The Daughters of Mary Help of Christians Institute dedicated a commemorative plaque Dec. 6 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of... Read more
Catholic school in India attacked by Hindu mob over alleged conversions
A missionary Catholic school in central India was attacked by a mob of Hindu activists on Monday, despite the school... Read more
'Mary on the Mantel'? Think 'Elf on the Shelf', but Catholic
Elf on the Shelf? How about helping kids live Advent with Mary on the Mantle? Read more
Video shows attack on Blessed Mother statue outside National Basilica
Police have released surveillance camera footage of a man defacing a statue of Our Lady of Fatima outside the Basilica... Read more
Benedict XVI receives nativity scene from homeland of Bavaria
A Christmas crib was also presented to Pope Francis. Read more
Patriarch Pizzaballa: Cyprus is ‘where Europe and the Holy Land meet’
Pope Francis made a whirlwind visit to the island last week. Read more
Replace 'George Floyd' Christ with 'uncontroversial' art, Catholic University student government says
An image portraying the Virgin Mary and Jesus as Black in a way that some critics said politicized religion to... Read more
Chile legalizes same-sex marriage
Chile’s National Congress passed Dec. 7 a bill legalizing same-sex marriage that in June received the backing of President Sebastián... Read more
Canon lawyers to review abuse study contracts in Germany’s troubled Cologne archdiocese
The contracts relate to a landmark report released in March. Read more
The US archdiocese with a relic of the original Guadalupe image
Millions of pilgrims travel each year to see the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. In one... Read more
