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George Weigel lauds ‘thoroughly lovable’ John Paul II 101 years after saint’s birth
The Polish pope was born in Wadowice, Poland, on May 18, 1920. Read more
Parents detect disgraced sexologist’s theories in German Church’s abuse commission report
A parents’ association claimed that text contained theories linked to psychologist Helmut Kentler. Read more
Vatican asks dioceses to promote local World Youth Day celebrations
World Youth Day is celebrated annually at the diocesan level, as well as every few years at big international gatherings. Read more
Hong Kong bishop-elect: I am not afraid, but I believe prudence is a virtue
Bishop-elect Stephen Chow was speaking a May 18 press conference. Read more
Pope Francis names Italian-born Somascan priest an auxiliary bishop in Texas
Bishop-elect Italo Dell’Oro has served in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston since 1992. Read more
Israel-Gaza conflict: Patriarch Pizzaballa asks Catholics to pray for peace and justice
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem issued the appeal as the death toll mounts in the Holy Land. Read more
Native American Catholics focus of Knights of Columbus documentary
The historical and contemporary witness of Native American Catholics are the subject of a Knights of Columbus-produced documentary set for... Read more
Hundreds of Muslim clerics have been detained in China's Xinjiang region
New research has shown that amid a widespread “reeducation” effort in a region of China— which the U.S. has designated... Read more
After investigation, priest who presided at Biden inaugural Mass resigns as Santa Clara U president
Santa Clara University president Father Kevin O’Brien, S.J., engaged in questionable behavior at informal dinners with Jesuit graduate students, the... Read more
Gaza's only Catholic priest calls Israel-Gaza violence 'extremely serious'
The sole Catholic priest in the Gaza Strip has warned of the severity of the recent violence between Israel and... Read more
Pope Francis: Children’s deaths in Israel-Gaza conflict ‘terrible and unacceptable’
The pope said that the violence risked “degenerating into a spiral of death and destruction.” Read more
‘Do not lose hope’: Pope Francis offers Mass for Myanmar’s Catholics in St. Peter’s Basilica
The pope urged Burmese Catholics not to fall into despair following a military coup on Feb. 1. Read more
Sisters of Life: 'You are irreplaceable', just like the child in the womb
The members of an order of religious sisters are dedicating their lives to sharing the message that every person, from... Read more
Pope Francis and John Kerry meet at the Vatican
U.S. President Joe Biden’s climate envoy is in Europe ahead of November’s UN Climate Change Conference. Read more
Polyglot priest beatified after miraculous healing of unborn baby
Francis Mary of the Cross was declared blessed at a Mass at the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. Read more
Pope Francis to anti-pedophilia group: ‘Your work is more necessary than ever’
The pope was speaking to members of the Italian Meter association. Read more
Pope Francis thanks charismatic Catholics and evangelicals for offering ‘sign of fraternity’
The pope sent a video message praising the work of the Italian Charismatic Consultation. Read more
The Vatican has a commission for healthcare facilities, but there is little trace of it
In 2015, facing scandals in the healthcare sector, Pope Francis established a Pontifical Commission for the Activities of the Public... Read more
Medjugorje to host global rosary marathon for end to pandemic
Catholics gathering in the town on May 15 will offer the rosary “for all migrants.” Read more
UK bill would fine universities for failing to protect free speech
A proposed law in the UK aiming to bolster the protection of free speech could impose fines on universities if... Read more
