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Catholic bishops: Democracy is being eroded in the Philippines
The bishops of the Philippines have issued a pastoral letter accusing the government of undermining the country’s democratic institutions. Read more
Vatican issues new guidelines for parishes: 5 things you need to know
The Congregation for Clergy on Monday published new guidelines for the world’s parishes. Here are 5 takeaways. Read more
Consensus builds for family-centered coronavirus relief
As Congress considers another coronavirus relief package, members from both parties are highlighting the need to include assistance for working... Read more
At least 9 Catholic bishops have died from the coronavirus
At least nine Catholic bishops have died from the coronavirus worldwide as the pandemic continues to spread across the Americas. Read more
Australian Catholic students urge bishops to 'reject unambiguously' women's ordination
Australian Catholic students have sent an open letter to the country’s bishops ahead of the upcoming Fifth Plenary Council of... Read more
Police release volunteer questioned over Nantes Catholic cathedral fire
A volunteer questioned by French police in connection with the fire at Nantes Cathedral has been released without charge. Read more
Church in Germany receives highest ever church tax income despite record exodus
The Church in Germany received more money in church tax than ever before in 2019 despite losing a record number... Read more
Catholic cathedral in Syria that survived missile attacks reopens after restoration
A Catholic cathedral that was repeatedly struck by missiles amid the Syrian civil war was due to reopen Monday following... Read more
Vatican publishes instructions on parish reform and diocesan restructuring
The Vatican’s Congregation for Clergy published instructions Monday on reforming parishes and restructuring dioceses to better serve their “singular mission... Read more
After Nantes cathedral fire, volunteer detained but not called a suspect
A 39-year-old cathedral volunteer has been detained as part of the arson investigation after a major fire at the Cathedral... Read more
Pope Francis calls for peaceful resolution to clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Pope Francis Sunday said he is praying for the families of victims of clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and hopes... Read more
The 800-year-old cathedral that inspired the Notre-Dame de Paris spire
While the spire of Notre-Dame de Paris was completely destroyed in last year’s devastating fire, another Notre-Dame cathedral, the largest... Read more
Archbishop Perez to receive pallium at Philadelphia Mass
Archbishop Nelson Perez of Philadelphia will receive a liturgical vestment known as the pallium in a local Mass this weekend,... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new director of Vatican healthcare fund
Pope Francis Saturday named Italian surgeon Giovanni Battista Doglietto as director of the Vatican health fund known as Fondo di... Read more
French cathedral burns in suspected arson fire
A fire being investigated as arson at a historic cathedral in western France Saturday morning has been contained, according to... Read more
These parishes took PPP loans. Here's why
To keep paying his small staff, Fr. Joseph Lajoie applied for a Payment Protection Program (PPP) loan through the Small... Read more
Hong Kong diocese targeted by Chinese hacking attempts
The Diocese of Hong Kong has been targeted by “spear-phishing” operations from the Chinese government, a technology publication is reporting. Read more
Virtual conference to address Catholic health care in a time of crisis
In a time of significant social and civil upheaval due to a pandemic, civil unrest over racial inequality, and legal... Read more
Jackson diocese reaches agreement with prosecutor over handling of fraudulent priest
The Diocese of Jackson has reached an agreement with federal prosecutors to improve its financial controls, in a case related... Read more
Prominent Muslim leader says global effort needed to promote ‘compassionate Islam’
The leader of the largest independent Muslim organization in the world says that a resurgence of fundamentalist Islam threatens not... Read more
