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Blessed Carlo Acutis’ tomb closes after extended time of public veneration
The glass that has allowed pilgrims to view Blessed Carlo Acutis will be permanently covered Monday as the official multi-week... Read more
Welsh government accused of seeing Catholic schools as a ‘problem’
The Welsh government appears to see Catholic schools as a “problem,” a Church education adviser said Monday as officials press... Read more
Vatican asks UN to eliminate the risks of satellite collisions in outer space
With more and more satellites orbiting the Earth, measures need to be taken to prevent collisions in outer space that... Read more
Belize’s far-reaching gender bill runs aground, and critics warn of international 'gender ideology' pressure
A bill purporting to secure equality and anti-discrimination in Belize was withdrawn last month, after Bishop Lawrence Nicasio and other... Read more
Pope Francis: God is supreme
Catholics, by virtue of their baptism, must affirm to the world God’s primacy in human life and in history, Pope... Read more
Becciu 'vigorously' denies interference in Cardinal Pell trial
Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu again denied having interfered in any way with the trial of Cardinal George Pell, after Italian... Read more
Vatican: Coronavirus case in Pope Francis' residence
The Holy See press office said Saturday a resident of the Vatican hotel where Pope Francis also lives has tested... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Polish bishop under investigation
Pope Francis accepted Saturday the resignation of the Bishop of Kalisz in central Poland, Edward Janiak, who is under investigation... Read more
New children's book spins Christmas tale about spiders
There is an ancient legend about Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and a spider. Read more
Religious leaders in Ivory Coast appeal for dialogue ahead of presidential election
Religious leaders in Ivory Coast have appealed for dialogue and peace ahead of the presidential election, scheduled for Oct. 31... Read more
Barrett hearings show threat of anti-Catholic bigotry - Fort Worth bishop
Bishop Michael Olson of Fort Worth penned an op-ed Thursday decrying the “anti-Catholic bigotry” that he says has surfaced since... Read more
Religion is not the problem: Brooklyn bishop blasts New York COVID measures
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn warned on Friday that New York’s most recent coronavirus measures were “not reasonable.” Speaking one day after... Read more
Pope Francis laments that tons of food is thrown away as people starve
In a video message for World Food Day, Pope Francis expressed concern that tons of food is being thrown away... Read more
World Mission Sunday: number of Catholics continues to rise worldwide
The number of Catholics worldwide increased by almost 16 million in a year to 1.33 billion, according to statistics highlighted... Read more
Biden backs 'transgender rights' for children during town hall
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said Thursday that young children should be able to change their gender without any “discrimination.” Read more
Italian ‘security consultant’ appeals extradition to Vatican over financial crimes
Cecilia Marogna was arrested October 13 by Italian financial authorities after a warrant was issued by Vatican prosecutors through Interpol. Read more
New Vatican coin depicts 'mother carrying the earth in her womb'
A new coin minted by the Vatican City State depicts a woman carrying the earth in her womb. The artist... Read more
World Mission Sunday: Catholics urged to support evangelization as pandemic spreads
Vatican officials invited Catholics to participate in the 2020 World Mission Sunday with increased prayers and financial support, as local... Read more
World Youth Day Lisbon 2023 unveils Marian logo
World Youth Day Lisbon launched its website and unveiled its logo Friday as Portugal prepares to host the world’s largest... Read more
Pope Francis to attend interreligious peace event in Rome
Pope Francis will attend an ecumenical prayer service and an interreligious ceremony for peace in Rome next week, the Vatican... Read more
