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German Catholic bishop suggests ‘Synodal Way’ is using abuse crisis to reshape Church
The Synodal Way’s supreme decision-making body meets on Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Read more
Nuclear disarmament long overdue, Vatican diplomat tells UN
Reluctant states should sign a treaty banning nuclear weapons, Vatican diplomat Archbishop Paul Gallagher told the United Nations on Tuesday.... Read more
Chile's lower house votes to debate bill permitting elective abortions
Chile’s Chamber of Deputies voted Sept. 28 to begin the debate on a bill that would decriminalize abortion up to... Read more
Queensland parliament legalizes euthanasia, assisted suicide
The Australian state of Queensland has voted to become the fifth state in the country to legalize assisted suicide and... Read more
Father Kapaun imitated Christ's love 'throughout his ministry', bishop says at funeral Mass
During Wednesday's funeral Mass for Father Emil Kapaun, the Bishop of Wichita called the U.S. Army chaplain who died in... Read more
Colorado parish church vandalized with pro-abortion graffiti
A Catholic parish in Boulder, Colorado, with a memorial to aborted babies on its front lawn was desecrated with pro-abortion... Read more
U.S. theologians appointed to Vatican’s International Theological Commission
In addition to 12 new appointments, Pope Francis renewed the terms of 16 members. Read more
PHOTOS: Funeral vigil for Father Emil Kapaun
On Tuesday, the Diocese of Wichita held a vigil and rosary for Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun, who died... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘My intuitions, my perceptions and my spirituality’ come from Vatican II
He made the remark in a new book preface. Read more
Pope Francis to young climate activists: ‘Technical and political solutions are not enough’
The pope sent a video message to the Youth4Climate event in Milan, Italy. Read more
Watch: Father Emil Kapaun's funeral Mass
The Diocese of Wichita will hold a rosary and vigil for Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun on Tuesday, Sept.... Read more
Pope Francis accepts Brooklyn Bishop DiMarzio’s resignation, names Columbus bishop as successor
With 1.5 million Catholics, Brooklyn is the fifth-largest U.S. diocese. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘It is Christ, with his grace, who makes us just’
At his general audience, the pope reflected on the doctrine of justification. Read more
Appeals court may wait to rule on Georgia abortion law until Dobbs is decided
A federal appeals court is holding off on deciding whether to continue to block a Georgia pro-life law until the... Read more
Pope Francis highlights ‘very painful errors’ as he marks Mexico’s independence anniversary
The Mexican War of Independence ended 200 years ago. Read more
Vatican clarifies COVID-19 vaccine pass rules for employees
From Oct. 1, all visitors and personnel will be required to show proof of vaccination. Read more
President Biden expected to meet Pope Francis at end of October, sources say
It would be the U.S. president’s first official visit to the Vatican since his inauguration. Read more
Heroic Catholic priest described as a ‘guardian angel’ in WWII is beatified
Blessed Giovanni Fornasini was killed while trying to bury victims of a Nazi massacre. Read more
Human rights activist: Myanmar’s Christians are suffering amid crackdown
The military reportedly killed a Baptist pastor on Sept. 18. Read more
Who is going to be No. 2 in the Vatican City State administration?
There are signs that it could be a layman. Read more
