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Pope Francis advances sainthood cause of Italian Catholic priest who saved Jews in WWII
Fr. Placido Cortese has been dubbed “the Italian Fr. Kolbe.” Read more
Lay Catholic to represent Church in Poland at opening of synodal process in Rome
Aleksander Bańka is a professor specializing in the history of philosophy and religion. Read more
Catholics in Poland to hold ‘day of solidarity’ with people of Afghanistan
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki appealed for ‘prayer and material assistance’ for suffering Afghans. Read more
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader sends blessing to EWTN European meeting
Forty people from 15 countries took part in the gathering in Poland. Read more
Analysis: What's behind rumors that Pope Francis will resign?
According to an Argentine priest who has known Pope Francis since his days in Buenos Aires, "there is only one... Read more
Pope Francis urges Catholics to pray and fast for Afghanistan
“In historical moments like this we cannot remain indifferent, the history of the Church teaches us this,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Vatican Master of Ceremonies Msgr. Guido Marini to Italian diocese
Msgr. Guido Marini has been in charge of papal liturgies since his appointment to the role by Benedict XVI in... Read more
Pastor says priest 'misspoke' when he alleged Cardinal Cupich stopped public prayers after Mass
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, allegedly ordered a priest to cease praying the Prayer to St. Michael and the... Read more
Bishop Olmsted of Phoenix encourages vaccination, supports conscience exemptions through employers
Bishop Thomas Olmsted of the Diocese of Phoenix said on Friday that he encourages the faithful to prayerfully consider getting... Read more
Archbishop Naumann encourages Catholics to get vaccinated, accommodate consciences
More U.S. bishops this week issued statements on COVID-19 vaccine mandates and conscientious objection. Read more
Pope Francis makes changes to the Vatican’s Chapter of St. Peter
The Chapter of St. Peter is group of retired priests who pray and assist in the basilica’s liturgical activities. Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Australian bishop investigated for sexual abuse
The 71-year-old Bishop Christopher Saunders had taken temporary leave from the administration of his diocese in March 2020. Read more
Cardinal asks monastic communities to pray for the 2023 synod on synodality
On Oct. 9-10, the Catholic Church will begin the first phase of a synodal process culminating in the 2023 meeting... Read more
As Supreme Court strikes down eviction moratorium, Catholic Charities urges aid for renters
The Supreme Court struck down a nationwide moratorium on evictions late Thursday. Housing advocates are urging that congressional aid for... Read more
Diocese of Cleveland, Notre Dame partner to boost Catholic schools
The diocese of Cleveland announced this week that it will partner with the University of Notre Dame to reinvigorate two... Read more
More Catholic doctors sue over ‘transgender mandate’
The Catholic Medical Association has joined a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s “transgender mandate,” arguing that it tramples conscience rights... Read more
UK university refuses to recognize Catholic priest as chaplain over social media posts
The university highlighted the priest’s posts on assisted suicide and abortion. Read more
Pope Francis on adoption: ‘Every child that arrives is God’s gift’
‘Every baby, in every case, and in whatever situation is to be welcomed,’ the pope says in a new video. Read more
Archbishop pleads for charity workers, high school students trapped in Afghanistan
A group of California high school students and their families are among those Americans currently trapped in Afghanistan, and the... Read more
Pope Francis urges Catholic lawmakers to protect human dignity online
The pope called for renewed efforts to combat child pornography, data breaches, and cyber attacks. Read more
