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Members of commissions preparing synod on synodality unveiled
The synod will open with a “diocesan phase” in October. Read more
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USCCB general secretary resigns amid allegations of improper behavior
Msgr. Jeffrey Burrill, the general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, resigned from his post on Tuesday ahead... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Monaco shows positive Church-state relationship can exist
Catholicism is the tiny Mediterranean principality’s official state religion. Read more
New Reno bishop inspired to become priest after meeting Blessed Stanley Rother
Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg has served as an auxiliary in Seattle archdiocese since 2017. Read more
Request for opening of beatification cause of Neocatechumenal Way co-founder Carmen Hernández
Carmen Hernández, who died in 2016, co-founded the Neocatechumenal Way with Kiko Argüello in 1964. Read more
Calgary diocese promises compensation to residential school survivors
The Calgary diocese announced on Friday it will contribute money to a compensation fund for survivors of local residential schools. Read more
More bishops issue statements on Latin Mass, following papal document
More U.S. bishops have issued guidance on the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass in their dioceses, following a papal... Read more
Cardinal Müller critiques Pope Francis' 'harsh' response to extraordinary form, compared to German Synodal Way
The former head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has critiqued Pope Francis’ recent restrictions on extraordinary... Read more
Bishops urge the faithful to maintain hope amid Colombia protests
The Colombian bishops have urged the faithful to listen to the voice of Christ and not to let the current... Read more
Diocese responds after state senator says he was denied Communion
After a New Mexico state senator said he was denied Communion this weekend because of a political matter, his diocese... Read more
Texas bishops plead for agencies housing migrant children amid threat of closure
Two bishops in Texas on Sunday pleaded on behalf of the state’s Catholic Charities ministries to migrant children, which could... Read more
Meet Our Lady of Kibeho: The only approved Marian apparition in Africa
There is only one Vatican-approved Marian apparition that took place on the African continent: Our Lady of Kibeho. Read more
Pope Francis to visit Slovakia during important anniversary year for Ruthenian Catholics
When Pope Francis travels to Slovakia in September, one of his stops will be Prešov. Located in the east, the... Read more
Nigerian seminarian calls for 'prayer backed up with action' to counter violence
Religious persecution is rampant in Nigeria, where militant groups such as Boko Haram carry out abductions that appear to target... Read more
Concerns raised about using surveillance technology to track clergy
The prospect of private parties using national security-style surveillance technology to track the movements and activities of Catholic bishops, priests,... Read more
Pope Francis says he is close to ‘the dear Cuban people’ after largest protests in decades
He made the comment in his first Angelus address at the Vatican since undergoing surgery. Read more
Louisiana's First Lady joins Democrats for Life advisory board
Donna Edwards, the first lady of Louisiana, has joined the advisory board of Democrats for Life, the pro-life group announced... Read more
Traditionis custodes: French Catholic bishops express ‘esteem’ for Traditional Latin Mass communities
They said the norms would be introduced “through dialogue.” Read more
Cuba protests: Seminarian released by police
Rafael Cruz Dévora, a seminarian who was arrested on Monday after participating in protests of Cuba’s communist government, was released... Read more
Pope Francis to Friars Minor: Seek renewal amid declining numbers
Members of the Order of Friars Minor are meeting in Rome. Read more
