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How a Catholic pastor saved hundreds of his Jewish neighbors in the Warsaw Ghetto
Before the war, Fr. Marceli Godlewski seemed an unlikely candidate to be honored as “Righteous Among the Nations.” But he... Read more
Leading soccer goalkeeper in Italy faces penalty for blaspheming
A leading Italian soccer player is facing a possible ban after allegedly blaspheming last month. Read more
Vatican official: Catholics can add value to ‘Green New Deal’ debate
The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States has said that Catholics can apply the Church’s social teaching to evaluate aspects... Read more
Theme song unveiled for next World Youth Day in Lisbon
The organizers of World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon on Wednesday unveiled the event’s official theme song. Read more
Pope Francis on Holocaust Remembrance Day: ‘These things can happen again’
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that commemorating the Holocaust means to be aware that “these things can happen again.” Read more
Brazil’s bishops document increasing ill-treatment in prisons during pandemic
The Catholic bishops of Brazil are decrying worsening conditions and alleged torture in the country’s prisons during the pandemic, as... Read more
Cardinal says Italy is seeing a surge of ‘new poor’ amid the pandemic
An Italian cardinal said Tuesday the country is seeing a surge of “new poor” due to the coronavirus pandemic, and... Read more
Canadian student journalist fired for Catholic views charges discrimination
A Catholic student who said his university’s newspaper wrongly fired him for his critical views of homosexuality and transgenderism has... Read more
Pope Francis attends Vatican funeral of his personal physician
Pope Francis on Tuesday afternoon attended the Vatican funeral of his personal doctor, Fabrizio Soccorsi, who died earlier this month. Read more
Cardinal expresses concern about preteens using social media
An Italian cardinal expressed concern this week about the use of social media by children, encouraging the Church to do... Read more
Polish Catholic patient at center of UK court battle dies
A Polish Catholic patient at the center of a U.K. court battle died on Tuesday despite last-minute efforts by bishops... Read more
Cardinal calls for 3-day ‘Nineveh fast’ for return to peace and stability in Iraq
Chaldean Catholics in Iraq are undertaking a three-day “Nineveh fast” this week to pray for peace and security in their... Read more
Members of Congress come out in support of Hyde Amendment
Nearly 200 members of Congress have signed a letter supporting bans on taxpayer funding of abortions. Read more
‘Despite change, the Church remains’: Emotional farewell Mass for Archbishop Kondrusiewicz
Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz said at a farewell Mass on Sunday that the Church would remain a source of strength for... Read more
Are changes coming to the Vatican Dicastery for Communications?
Increasing rumors from multiple Vatican sources say the Vatican communications department might experience a shakeup shortly, and that Pope Francis... Read more
Filipino diocese mourns murdered priest
A Filipino diocese demanded justice and decried the murder of a priest who was shot and killed by an unknown... Read more
Second man accuses Chicago’s Father Pfleger of sex abuse
A second alleged victim has accused activist Chicago priest Fr. Michael Pfleger of sexually abusing him as a minor decades... Read more
Cardinals offer funeral Mass for homeless man in Rome
Papal almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski offered a funeral Mass Monday for a 64-year-old homeless man who died in Rome. Read more
Pope Francis: May the Holy Trinity make Christians grow in unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity concluded Monday with Vespers at the tomb of St. Paul. Read more
Biden has ‘developed’ approach to abortion, Sister Simone Campbell says
President Joe Biden has a “very developed approach” to abortion, Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of the Network Lobby for... Read more
