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EU founding father Robert Schuman declared 'venerable' by Pope Francis
Pope Francis has declared venerable the French statesman Robert Schuman, known as a key “founding father” of the European Union. Read more
Marian statue untouched by car bombing at army base in Colombia
A statue of the Virgin Mary was unharmed by an attack carried out against the 30th Brigade of Colombia’s National... Read more
Religious sisters in Illinois recovering after car crash
Three Catholic religious sisters are on the mend following a multi-car crash in Springfield, Illinois that prompted an outpouring of... Read more
Biden doesn't expect not to be admitted to Holy Communion
On Friday, US President Joe Biden was asked about a "resolution" of the U.S. bishops to deny him and other... Read more
$50 million anonymous gift supports students at Los Angeles Catholic schools
An anonymous donor has given more than $50 million to the Catholic Education Foundation of Los Angeles for financial support... Read more
'Eucharistic Revival' to begin in 2022: 'We want to start a fire, not a program'
The bishops of the United States discussed on Friday a program of “Eucharistic Revival” which will aim to foster deeper... Read more
Continue pressing for immigration reform, US bishops told
The Church must continue to push for immigration reform and to address the root causes that make people migrate to... Read more
Pro-abortion Catholic Democrats: Don’t deny us the Eucharist
Dozens of Catholic members of Congress issued a statement on Friday claiming that denial of Holy Communion to pro-abortion politicians... Read more
Human rights activist to China: Don’t wait till 2025 to lift all birth restrictions
For decades, China has enforced draconian population policies. Read more
Bishops plan response to Native American Catholics who 'want their voice heard'
Native American ministry was an action item for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Thursday, as the relevant subcommittee... Read more
Berlin Catholic archdiocese releases previously unpublished section of abuse report
Part C of the report presents the personnel files of 61 accused clerics. Read more
Pope Francis may continue to make changes in the Roman Curia
As the completion of curia reform approaches, Pope Francis would be moving towards some changes. The pope's next moves might... Read more
Paris archbishop: Notre-Dame Cathedral repairs a symbol of Christian renewal
“This cathedral is also the symbol of the restoration of this Church founded 2,000 years ago by Christ himself,” said... Read more
Gibraltar to hold referendum vote to legalize abortion
The referendum will take place on June 24. Read more
Thief returns relics of Polish Catholic saint who inspired Pope John Paul II
The perpetrator apologized for stealing the relics of St. Albert Chmielowski. Read more
Myanmar military arrest Catholic priest amid crackdown
Fr. Michael Aung Ling was accused of providing food to a civil resistance group. Read more
Ireland’s religious education teachers concerned by bullying of practicing Catholic students
The teachers’ concerns are highlighted in an upcoming study. Read more
Pittsburgh group calls for same-sex blessings
A Catholic organization based in Pittsburgh has called on Bishop David Zubik to reject a March note from the Congregation... Read more
Costa Rican bishop calls Catholics to witness to faith in public life
The Bishop of Ciudad Quesada on Tuesday called on the faithful not to hide their faith in private, but to... Read more
Polish Catholic priest guillotined by Nazis to be beatified in November
Fr. Jan Macha will be declared blessed in Katowice, southern Poland, on Nov. 20. Read more
