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Pandemic forces Pope Francis to cancel annual baptism ceremony in Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis will not baptize babies in the Sistine Chapel this Sunday due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
‘Amen’ is not gendered, and ‘A-woman’ is nonsense, Hebrew scholar says
The word “amen” is not a gendered word and the term “a-women” is entirely made up, a professor of theology... Read more
Pro-life activists target Georgia races that will decide control of Senate
Tuesday elections to fill two U.S. Senate seats in Georgia will decide partisan control of the chamber—and pro-life advocates are... Read more
Man who filmed 'prank video' at Mass in Canada charged with hate crime
A 25-year-old man who late last year interrupted a Mass in Canada by exposing himself as part of a “prank... Read more
Argentine boy saved from stray bullet by crucifix
Several hours before the beginning of 2021, a 9-year-old Argentine boy was saved from a stray bullet by a small... Read more
Dan Lipinski calls for protection of 'most vulnerable' as he leaves US Congress
On Sunday, one of the last pro-life House Democrats said farewell to Congress after serving eight terms. Read more
Patriarch Pizzaballa: Clericalism is 'very evident' in Holy Land
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has said that clericalism is “very evident” in the Holy Land. Read more
Australia’s Catholic bishops seek answers about mystery billions linked to Vatican
Australia’s Catholic bishops are considering raising questions with the country’s financial watchdog authority about whether any Catholic organizations were among... Read more
Archbishop Gänswein to Catholic journalists: Be brave like Mother Angelica
Archbishop Georg Gänswein urged Catholic journalists Monday to act with the courage of EWTN founder Mother Angelica. Read more
Vatican’s doctrinal office: Don’t promote alleged apparitions connected to ‘Lady of All Nations’
The Vatican’s doctrinal office has urged Catholics not to promote “the alleged apparitions and revelations” associated with the Marian title of... Read more
Polish parliament declares 2021 the Year of Cardinal Wyszynski
The Polish parliament has declared 2021 the Year of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, in honor of the churchman who helped to... Read more
Pope Francis calls for a commitment to 'take care of each other' in 2021
Pope Francis warned Sunday against the temptation to ignore the suffering of others during the coronavirus pandemic and said that... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Archbishop Kondrusiewicz days after return to Belarus from exile
Less than two weeks after Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz of Minsk was allowed to return to Belarus after a four-month exile,... Read more
Vatican City set to launch COVID-19 vaccinations this month
Coronavirus vaccines are scheduled to arrive in Vatican City next week, according to the Vatican director of health and hygiene. Read more
Catholic bishop released five days after kidnapping in Nigeria
A Catholic bishop in Nigeria, who was kidnapped on Sunday, has been released unharmed, according to the Archdiocese of Owerri. Read more
Pope Francis: With Mary's help, fill the new year with 'spiritual growth'
The Virgin Mary’s motherly care encourages us to use our God-given time for building up the world and peace, not... Read more
Michigan bishops welcome court decision favoring funds for private schools
The Michigan Catholic Conference is pleased with a recent state Supreme Court decision that requires a lower court to review... Read more
Pope Francis: At the end of a year of pandemic, 'we praise you, God'
Pope Francis explained Thursday why the Catholic Church gives thanks to God at the close of a calendar year, even... Read more
'Painful sciatica' prevents Pope Francis from attending Vatican's New Year's liturgies
Because of sciatic pain, Pope Francis will not preside at the Vatican's liturgies on New Year's Eve and New Year's... Read more
Southern California Catholics pray for kidnapped Nigerian Bishop with strong ties to the area
Priests and parishioners in Southern California are praying for the safe return of Bishop Moses Chikwe, the auxiliary bishop of... Read more
