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Pope Francis meets actor who plays Jesus in ‘The Chosen’
The actor who plays Jesus in the internet series “The Chosen” met Pope Francis on Wednesday, fulfilling a lifelong dream... Read more
Catholic seminaries requiring vaccines, with exemptions, for fall semester
Catholic seminaries in the northeast are requiring COVID-19 vaccination for their seminarians before the coming semester begins. Read more
Citing local COVID surge, Dallas diocese prolongs dispensation from Sunday obligation
The Diocese of Dallas announced this week that it is extending a dispensation from the Sunday obligation for Catholics, due... Read more
German Social Democrats attack Catholic faith of potential Angela Merkel successor's aide
An anti-Catholic video targeting the election campaign of a potential successor to Angela Merkel has drawn criticism from bishops and... Read more
Report shows Irish teachers' concern over bullying of practicing Catholic students
A report on a survey of 214 religious education teachers in Ireland is raising alarm that students who practice a... Read more
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Fr. Stan Fortuna to speak at Saint Joseph Summit
Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry recently announced that Fr. Stan Fortuna will speak at the upcoming Saint Joseph Summit 2021. Read more
Pope Francis speaks on phone at end of general audience
Pope Francis made an unknown phone call at the end of his weekly general audience on Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis saddened by murder of French priest Fr. Olivier Maire
Pope Francis said he learned of the murder of the priest in western France “with great sorrow.” Read more
'Contrite hearts' and concrete action: Catholics react to the legacy of Canada's residential schools
Catholic leaders, including a First Nations deacon, reflect on the shocking legacy of Canada’s residential schools run by Catholic and... Read more
Ministry seeks to build community and empower young Latinos
Vicente del Real, a Catholic from Chicago, was recently helping to facilitate a young adult gathering at a parish in... Read more
Traditional Latin Mass goers: Pope Francis doesn't understand us
“It feels like our Holy Father doesn't understand this whole group of people who love our Lord so much," says... Read more
How devotion to Saint Lawrence in Ciudad Juarez came to be
Devotion to St. Lawrence, the third century Roman deacon and martyr, took root in what is now the border area... Read more
Andrew Cuomo resignation: Catholic governor’s legacy marred by scandals, abortion, redefining marriage
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), a Catholic, announced on Tuesday he will resign his office effective Aug. 24 amid... Read more
Chilean legislative committee votes against permitting elective abortions
A committee of the lower house of Chile’s legislature on Monday narrowly voted not to recommend a bill that would... Read more
Federal court rules against 'transgender mandate'
A federal district court judge on Aug. 9 ruled in favor of Catholic and Christian health care organizations fighting the... Read more
Here are the top faith-filled moments from the Olympics
Some competitors at the 32nd Olympiad made it clear that they were playing not only for national pride and a... Read more
Catholic gymnast Simone Biles says she is ‘pro-choice’ in social media post
Olympic gymnast and Catholic Simone Biles sparked a stir on Monday, Aug. 10, when she announced on her Instagram stories... Read more
Cardinal Eduardo Martínez Somalo, retired camerlengo, dies at 94
The Spanish cardinal managed the administration of the Holy See as camerlengo between the death of St. Pope John Paul... Read more
Fr Cesáreo Gabaráin, deceased hymn composer, credibly accused of abuse
The Marist Congregation in Spain has confirmed it has received credible accusations of the abuse of minors against Fr. Cesáreo... Read more
Despite millions in Catholic residential schools reparations, critics seek to end church tax exemptions
Catholic entities had committed tens of millions of dollars in legal settlements for their involvement in the Canadian government’s historic... Read more
