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A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vatican's Apostolic Palace.

Council of Cardinals studies suggested amendments to draft of Vatican constitution

Dec 2, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals met online Tuesday to continue work on the new apostolic constitution to govern the Roman... Read more

Pope Francis speaks at a general audience in the apostolic library.

Pope Francis: God is patient and never stops waiting for a sinner’s conversion

Dec 2, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis said Wednesday that God does not wait for us to stop sinning to start loving us, but always... Read more

French President Emmanuel Macron.

French president presses Muslim leaders to embrace 'republican values'

Dec 2, 2020

In the wake of several suspected Islamist attacks in France this year, French President Emmanuel Macron has asked the country’s... Read more

Bishop Michael Fisher.

Next Buffalo bishop promises 'truth' and 'transparency'

Dec 1, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The newly-announced next Bishop of Buffalo, Bishop Michael Fisher, has promised to be a pastor who will promote transparency in... Read more

A German police officer in front of a crowd.

Catholic diocese prays for the dead and injured after car plows into pedestrians in Trier

Dec 1, 2020

A German Catholic diocese said Tuesday that it was praying for the dead and injured after a car plowed into... Read more

Congresswoman-elect Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Courtesy photo.

Pro-life candidate elected to Congress by six votes

Dec 1, 2020

In one of the last results in the 2020 election to be called, another pro-life female candidate won election to... Read more

The Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp, Belgium.

No public Masses until January for Belgian Catholics

Dec 1, 2020

Belgium’s Catholic bishops called Tuesday for dialogue with the government after it decreed that public Masses would remain suspended until... Read more

Bishop Michael Fisher outside the meeting hall during the 2019 USCCB General Assembly, June 12, 2019.

Pope Francis names new bishop of scandal-ridden Buffalo diocese

Dec 1, 2020

Pope Francis Tuesday appointed Bishop Michael Fisher, an auxiliary of Washington, to be the next bishop of the scandal-ridden Diocese... Read more

Pope Francis records a video message for judges released Nov. 30, 2020. Screenshot from Vatican News YouTube channel.

Pope Francis: Be God’s people, not God’s elite

Dec 1, 2020

Catholics are called to be God’s people, not God’s elite, Pope Francis said in a video message Monday.  Read more

Fr. George Rutler. CNA file photo.

Father George Rutler accused of sexual assault, denies allegation

Dec 1, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

A well-known New York City priest is maintaining his innocence amid an investigation into an allegation that he sexually assaulted... Read more

Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral in Montreal, Canada.

Montreal archbishop apologizes after report faults failures to address priest’s misconduct

Nov 30, 2020

The Montreal archdiocese repeatedly failed to act on complaints regarding a former priest’s misbehavior until it was found he had... Read more

St. Paul's Cathedral, Pittsburgh.

Diocese of Pittsburgh announces its third round of parish mergers

Nov 30, 2020

The Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced that it will initiate its third round of parish mergers early next year, reducing... Read more

A prolife demonstration before the Argentine Congress, Nov. 28, 2020.

Demonstrations against abortion bill held in Argentina

Nov 30, 2020

Demonstrations were held Saturday throughout Argentina in opposition to a bill that would legalize elective abortion, introduced by President Alberto... Read more

Cardinal George Pell in the Vatican, 2012.

Pell surprised by ‘Technicolor criminality’ of Vatican financial scandals

Nov 30, 2020

Cardinal George Pell has spoken of his surprise at the apparent extent of “criminality” involved in recent Vatican financial scandals.  Read more

March for Life, Jan. 24, 2020.

March for Life gears up for pandemic conditions

Nov 30, 2020

The 48th annual March for Life is scheduled to take place on Jan. 29, 2021, on the National Mall in... Read more

The pilgrim statue of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal visits the Church of San Gioacchino in Prati, Rome.

Statue of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal begins pilgrimage around Italy

Nov 30, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

A statue of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal began Friday a pilgrimage to parishes throughout Italy, marking the 190th... Read more

US Supreme Court in Washington.

Trump administration in Supreme Court over Census policy

Nov 30, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday on whether the Trump administration can exclude undocumented immigrants when apportioning congressional representatives... Read more

Pope Francis visits Rome’s Piazza di Spagna to venerate the statue of the Immaculate Conception overlooking the Spanish Steps on Dec. 8, 2019.

Immaculate Conception: Pope Francis cancels traditional act of veneration due to pandemic

Nov 30, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will not visit Rome’s Piazza di Spagna this year for the traditional veneration... Read more

The Palais-Royal in Paris, home of the Council of State.

French Catholic bishops win appeal against 30-person Mass limit

Nov 30, 2020

By Courtney Mares

The French Council of State has ruled that a proposed 30-person limit on Masses and other forms of public worship is... Read more

Bishop Robert Bourgon, the first Bishop of Hearst-Moosonee, Canada. Courtesy photo.

Canadian Catholic bishop resigns at age of 64 ‘for the good of the Church’

Nov 30, 2020

Pope Francis accepted Sunday the resignation of a Canadian Catholic bishop at the age of 64.  Read more