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Bl. Carlo Acutis continues to inspire Catholics via new exhibit, film
He became the first millennial to be declared blessed on Oct. 10, 2020. Read more
Pope Francis’ inspection of Vatican Congregation for Clergy one of many to come
News of the inspection emerged days before the appointment of the congregation’s new prefect. Read more
Pope Francis names new prefect of Vatican Congregation for Clergy
The 69-year-old bishop is the first Korean to lead a Vatican congregation. Read more
Vatican Becciu investigation: Searches carried out at Sardinian diocese, social cooperative
The searches were carried out in Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s former diocese. Read more
Vatican imposes term limits for leaders of ecclesial movements to stop ‘violations and abuses’
The norms, signed by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, come into force on Sept. 11. Read more
Vatican bank reports $44 million profit in pandemic year
The Institute for Religious Works is giving 75% of the profits to the pope. Read more
Catholic bishops urge G7 to work for ‘just’ and ‘sustainable’ future
In a letter to the British Prime Minister, the bishops called for economic support in the wake of the pandemic. Read more
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In pushback against AG inquiry, Wisconsin Catholics cite decades of church vigilance against abuse
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is citing decades of Catholic efforts to prevent sex abuse, along with judicial statements and reviews... Read more
Pope Francis: Rigid priests are a manifestation of clericalism
“Clericalism is a perversion of the priesthood,” the pope told Italian seminarians. Read more
Cardinal Marx: Pope Francis’ resignation decision a ‘great challenge’
The influential German cardinal expressed surprise at the swiftness of the pope’s response to his offer to resign. Read more
Fr. Thomas Joseph White named first American rector of Angelicum in Rome
The theologian has taught at the pontifical university attended by St. John Paul II since 2018. Read more
Catholics submit ‘dubium’ to Vatican asking if Church in Germany is in schism
Three Catholics from the Diocese of Essen have formally requested a ruling from the Vatican’s doctrinal congregation. Read more
Pope Francis declines Cardinal Marx’s resignation
The pope asked the influential German cardinal to continue as archbishop of Munich and Freising. Read more
Cardinal Kasper ‘very worried’ about German Church’s ‘Synodal Way’
Cardinal Walter Kasper said he hoped that the prayers of faithful Catholics “will help to steer the Synodal Way in... Read more
Wedding cake, controversy and faith: Colorado baker's book recounts years-long legal fight
Jack Phillips, a Colorado baker whose decision not to bake cakes for same-sex weddings ended up taking him before the... Read more
Spanish bishop cricitizes bill that would criminalize pro-life witness near abortion clinics
The secretary general of the Spanish bishops’ conference on Saturday questioned on Twitter a bill proposed by the ruling Spanish... Read more
Pope Francis encourages ecumenical meeting in brotherly love
Practicing love toward one another is essential, Pope Francis said in a video message to a gathering of the John... Read more
Irish Catholic bishop ‘delighted’ as firm offers paid leave after pregnancy loss
Bishop Kevin Doran welcomed the step by Lidl Ireland. Read more
Pope Francis: Priests, bishops, and married couples ‘co-responsible’ for the family
The pope sent a video message to a four-day online meeting on his apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia. Read more
Financial watchdog tells Vatican to improve judicial action on crime
The Moneyval report noted improvements to the Vatican’s regulations to fight money laundering. Read more
