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Pope Francis to UNESCO: ‘The Gospel is the most humanizing message known to history’
The pope was marking the UN agency’s 75th anniversary. Read more
Pope Francis in Assisi: ‘It is time that the poor be given back their voice’
The pope met with a group of more than 500 poor people from across Europe. Read more
Poland’s Catholic Church to hold day of solidarity with Lebanon
Lebanon’s real GDP contracted by more than 20% in 2020. Read more
Austria’s Catholic bishops: Draft assisted suicide law ‘unacceptable’
The bishops are taking part in a review of the law. Read more
Portugal’s Catholic bishops approve independent clerical abuse commission
The move followed an appeal by more than 200 Portuguese Catholics. Read more
Local Catholic church holds vigil for Astroworld victims: ‘Turn to God in joys as well as in sorrows’
The Church of the Annunciation hosted a prayer vigil Nov. 7, 2021, for victims of the Astroworld music festival stampede,... Read more
Sydney archbishop urges public opposition to New South Wales euthanasia bill
The Archbishop of Sydney has urged the faithful to speak out against euthanasia as New South Wales considers legalizing the... Read more
Vandalism of cross-shaped pro-life display at Catholic university caught on video
A cross-shaped display of flags commemorating the lives lost in abortion was targeted by vandals at Saint Louis University, a... Read more
Spanish bill that would criminalize prayer near abortion clinics called a 'danger to democracy'
An international 40 Days for Life director has said a bill proposed by the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party that... Read more
Cuban priests urge authorities not to repress planned protests
A group of Cuban priests signed a letter addressed to the Cuban authorities Wednesday urging them not to use violence... Read more
Military spouse 'virtual date night' video series launched on Veterans Day
To coincide with Veterans Day, a marriage ministry has launched a free “virtual date night” video series specifically for military... Read more
Canonization cause of Archbishop Teofilo Camomot advances
The Theological Commission of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints affirmed Tuesday the heroic virtues of Archbishop Teofilo Camomot,... Read more
Report on abuse in Church in US: Recent cases rare, but historical numbers show painful legacy
There are signs of progress in efforts to prevent sexual abuse of children, with under two dozen new allegations of... Read more
Vatican calls for ‘clear roadmap’ as climate summit enters final stretch
The Vatican said that ‘various gaps’ had emerged at COP26 in Scotland. Read more
Pope Francis fields Vatican soccer team in friendly match against Roma minority
The soccer match is intended to counter racism and discrimination. Read more
Catholic cathedral hit by artillery shelling in Burma
A Catholic cathedral in the Diocese of Phekhone in Burma’s Shan state was among several structures that were reportedly hit... Read more
Pope Francis: Failure to integrate migrants can create serious problems
The pope referred to a 2016 terror attack in Belgium. Read more
Pope Francis: Care for creation is one of the ‘great moral issues of our time’
The pope said he regretting not being able to attend the UN climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, Read more
Catholics invited to make pilgrimage in Dante’s footsteps in anniversary year
Dante’s Walk is a 235-mile route between the Italian cities of Ravenna and Florence. Read more
Meet the Navy veteran who became a Sister of Life: ‘My heart was made for something more’
Sister Maris Stella once served her country. Now, she's dedicating her life to serving God. Read more
