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In Paris, former apostolic nuncio begins trial for alleged sexual assault
The former apostolic nuncio to France will go on trial Nov. 10 in Paris after allegations he committed sexual assault... Read more
Australian media’s trial begins over gag order violation in Cardinal Pell case
Members of the Australian media are on trial this week for charges of violating a gag order issued during the... Read more
Chicago parish, Mary statue tagged with graffiti
A historic Chicago parish was tagged with graffiti over the weekend, and a statue of the Virgin Mary on the... Read more
Biden COVID advisor has 'deeply troubling' views on healthcare rationing
Presumptive president-elect Joe Biden announced his advisory board to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, with one member attracting criticism for... Read more
McCarrick Report: What to know before it's released - A CNA Explainer
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Vatican’s Secretariat of State will release a report on its two-year investigation into the career... Read more
Beatification cause of reputed stigmatist tortured by Stalin’s secret police opens
The beatification cause of a Polish religious sister who reputedly bore the stigmata opened Monday. Read more
Pope Francis marks 500th anniversary of first Mass in Chile
Pope Francis urged Catholics in Chile Monday to renew their gratitude for the gift of the Eucharist in a letter... Read more
Leading German Catholic bishop renews intercommunion call after Vatican objections
Bishop Georg Bätzing, president of the German bishops' conference, reaffirmed Sunday his view that intercommunion with Protestants should be possible,... Read more
Spirituality Year: How a break from academics helps prepare men for priesthood
When Fr. Josh Mayer entered St. John Vianney’s Seminary in Denver, his first year looked a little more monk-like than... Read more
French bishops' appeal for public Masses during lockdown rejected by judge
The French bishops’ appeal to continue public Masses during France’s second national lockdown was rejected Saturday by the Council of... Read more
Pope Francis: Prepare to meet the Lord with good deeds inspired by His love
Pope Francis said Sunday that it is important not to forget that at the end of one’s life there will... Read more
Order of Malta opts to elect a Lieutenant of the Grand Master amid constitutional reform
The Order of Malta elected Fra’ Marco Luzzago as the Lieutenant of the Grand Master on Nov. 8. to serve... Read more
Teen martyred while protecting the Eucharist beatified in Spain
A 19-year-old Spanish martyr who gave his life while protecting the Eucharist was beatified Saturday at a Mass in the... Read more
US Catholic bishops congratulate Biden as president-elect
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, on Saturday congratulated projected president-elect Joe... Read more
Cardinal Nichols at 75: ‘A crisis is a crossroads’
On the eve of his 75th birthday, Cardinal Vincent Nichols cast his mind back to the day that he was... Read more
Pope Francis to meet with families of the victims of the Nice basilica attack
Pope Francis will meet with families of the victims of the Nice basilica attack, the city’s mayor said Saturday at... Read more
Biden projected winner, rollbacks on pro-life and religious liberty protections expected
Joe Biden has won the 2020 presidential election, media outlets reported Saturday morning, after five days of counting in several... Read more
Knights of Peter Claver celebrate 111th anniversary
The Knights of Peter Claver, the largest historically African-American Catholic lay organization in the U.S., is marking the anniversary of... Read more
Analysis: After McCarrick report, US bishops have Zoom meeting
While the USCCB have several items of business at a meeting this month, it is likely to be what’s said... Read more
Hurricane Eta pounds Central America, Catholic Relief Services responds
Catholic Relief Services is working to aid relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Eta, which tore through Central America... Read more
