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Pope Francis: The contemplative dimension of being human gives life flavor
The pope has encouraged Catholics to engage in “loving contemplation,” a practice that “does not need many words.” Read more
‘I offer the pain I’m going through’: Shot Catholic bishop-elect prays for purification of S Sudan diocese
Bishop-elect Christian Carlassare says he is imploring God for an end to “violence, division, [and] selfish desires.” Read more
Court to hear challenge to UK’s Down syndrome abortion law in July
Heidi Crowter, a woman with Down syndrome, and Máire Lea-Wilson, a mother whose 23-month-old son has the genetic condition, are... Read more
Court dismisses Catholic school teacher’s employment discrimination claim
A federal district court dismissed the employment discrimination claim of a New Jersey Catholic school teacher last week, ruling that... Read more
Wealthy corporations back Equality Act stripped of religious freedom protections
Federal LGBT legislation that excludes important religious freedom protections has the backing of over 400 American corporations with trillions of... Read more
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EU to showcase the European history of Rome’s Catholic churches
Weekly walks to 26 of Rome’s churches with historic ties to European nations will take place in May and June. Read more
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Why France is losing one religious building every two weeks
France’s religious heritage is in a precarious state. This is why. Read more
Cardinal Ruini sees ‘risk of schism’ in Germany after Vatican ‘no’ to same-sex blessings
“I hope with all my heart that there will not be any schism, and I pray for this,” said the... Read more
Former altar boy buys Akron church: ‘I’ll make sure it’s still taken care of’
A former altar boy with close family ties to a former Catholic parish in Akron, Ohio, now has a different... Read more
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for May is for the regulation of financial markets
“This situation is unsustainable. It’s dangerous,” Pope Francis said in a video message released May 4. Read more
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Rosary marathon: Nazareth’s Basilica of the Annunciation leads prayer for expectant women and unborn
The basilica marks the spot where tradition holds that the Angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary. Read more
Pope Francis to preside at Mass for Rome’s Burmese community
The pope will celebrate Mass for Burmese Catholics in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, May 16. Read more
Blessed Carlo Acutis’ 30th birthday celebrated by parishes across world
Acutis, who was born on May 3, 1991, is the first millennial to be beatified. Read more
Polish Catholic shrine leads global prayer marathon for end of pandemic
May 3 marks the Feast of the Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland, and Constitution Day, a national holiday. Read more
Pope Francis presides at consistory for canonization of blesseds
The vote allows a date to be set for a Mass of canonization. Read more
Pope Francis to open event on Italy’s demographic decline
The country’s birth rate has hit a historic low. Read more
Blood of St. Januarius liquefies in Naples
Naples archdiocese announced that the miraculous event took place at 5.18 p.m. local time on May 2. Read more
Major archbishop: ‘Ukraine is expecting the Holy Father to visit’
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said the pope could visit the Eastern European country despite the pandemic. Read more
Papal Foundation announces $9m in grants for charitable projects
The Papal Foundation announced April 28 they will be distributing $9.2 million in grants to dioceses in 64 countries in... Read more
Pope Francis: 'A truly Christian life bears witness to Christ'
"After Jesus ascended to the Father, it is the task of the disciples – it is our task – to... Read more
