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Louisiana diocese ends mask requirement at Mass, but bishop advises 'continued vigilance'
"The pandemic’s hold on our state, country and world has not completely subsided, and the fight against this virus continues..." Read more
'Hope for the future': Pope Francis asks Mary to intercede for end to pandemic
"Mother of Help, welcome us under your mantle and protect us, sustain us in the hour of trial, and ignite... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone: Catholics supporting abortion should not present themselves for Holy Communion
Archbishop of San Francisco Salvatore J. Cordileone released on May 1, 2021 a pastoral letter about the worthiness required for... Read more
Vatican adds seven invocations to Litany of St. Joseph
The Congregation for Divine Worship said "it appeared opportune to update the Litany in honor of Saint Joseph, approved by... Read more
As epidemic wanes, New York archdiocese schools plan for full reopening
“Our children have been learning and have been safe!” the superintendent said. Read more
‘Rosary bishop’ says Pope Francis’ May prayer marathon feels like ‘divine confirmation’
“This is what we ourselves had been doing, starting three years ago,” said Bishop John Keenan. Read more
With 'message of hope,' consecration of California to St. Joseph coming to multiple churches
“In these very difficult times, we need a message of hope, and all families, marriages, men, women, children, bishops, priests,... Read more
Finnish MP faces criminal charges after tweeting Bible verse
Päivi Räsänen said: “I cannot accept that voicing my religious beliefs could mean imprisonment.” Read more
Safeguarding expert: Guidelines are ‘in vain’ if not upheld by Church powers
Fr. Hans Zollner, S.J, explains why Rome’s Center for Child Protection is becoming an anthropology institute. Read more
Pope names new Colorado Springs bishop: a Nebraska priest 'fascinated by Jesus Christ'
“I invite you to become fascinated by the Lord… I can’t wait to see what he does with us.” Read more
Pope Francis to Catholic associations: ‘The Lord counts on your boldness’
The pope urged the groups to beware of “the trap of organizational charts.” Read more
Ukraine’s president: Vatican would be the ideal place for meeting with Putin
“The Holy See is a moral authority on a global level which has always effectively played the role of mediator,”... Read more
Pro-life former congressman: Catholics in politics need to be ‘different’
A Catholic former Democratic congressman said that President Biden’s pro-abortion policies flout what it means to live as a Catholic... Read more
Atlanta archdiocese to end Sunday Mass dispensation
The archdiocese of Atlanta announced an end date to the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. While... Read more
Is the Vatican’s new judicial activism good for the Holy See?
The Vatican judicial system is pursuing cases of financial wrongdoing like never before. But there is a downside. Read more
Pope Francis changes law to allow Vatican City court to judge cardinals, bishops
The pope has amended part of a law issued last year regulating the Vatican City’s judicial system. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of President Biden’s home diocese
Msgr. William Koenig succeeds Bishop William Francis Malooly, who has led the diocese since 2008. Read more
Pope Francis praises Venezuela’s ‘doctor of the poor’ ahead of beatification
Pope Francis sent a video message marking the beatification of José Gregorio Hernández. Read more
Public Masses to resume in Ireland from May 10 with 50-person limit
The 50-person limit will apply regardless of church size. Read more
Swiss campaigners secure same-sex marriage referendum
More than 61,000 signatures were collected in favor of giving Switzerland’s 8.5 million population a final say on the law. Read more
