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Pope Francis praises sacrifices of Rome’s clergy amid pandemic
Pope Francis has praised Rome’s priests for remaining close to their flocks as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged Italy. Read more
Vatican tees up summer fun with sports camp
After weeks stuck indoors, the children of Vatican employees will be able to stretch their legs, and grow in their... Read more
New South Wales worship restrictions changed after complaints of unfair treatment
Churches in New South Wales will be allowed to open with the same restrictions as other buildings, after Australian Catholics... Read more
‘Racism is not a thing of the past’ – US bishops respond to George Floyd killing
Leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference responded to the killing of an African American man in Minneapolis this week by... Read more
CDC removes faith guidance discouraging choirs, shared cups
The Trump administration has removed guidance on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website which discouraged, among other... Read more
Vatican offers online book for parents facing difficult prenatal diagnosis
The Vatican has published a free book online that can be a resource for parents facing a difficult or fatal... Read more
Nuns put altar bread production on hold as they weather pandemic
When it is working at full capacity, the altar bread department at St. Cecilia’s Abbey produces millions of hosts a... Read more
Salesians in Bogota aid poor families hard hit by COVID lockdown
Salesian ministries in Bogota, Colombia, have joined forces to feed the families of the children and young people they serve... Read more
Amid transgender pressure, Australian medical conference to defend Christian vision
The stakes are surprisingly high for the Australian Catholic Medical Association as it holds an online conference this Saturday on... Read more
Diocese of Pittsburgh announces next round of parish mergers
This summer, the Diocese of Pittsburgh will initiate another round of mergers, bringing its current 152 parishes down to 106.... Read more
St. Cloud diocese reaches settlement on abuse claims, will file for bankruptcy
The Diocese of St. Cloud, Minnesota will pay $22.5 million into a trust for sexual abuse survivors, under a plan... Read more
Catholic gift shops near Vatican struggle to reopen after coronavirus lockdown
Walking toward St. Peter’s Square, one sees sign after sign posted on the closed doors of religious gift shops and... Read more
Vatican archives will reopen to scholars June 1
The Vatican Apostolic Archive will reopen to researchers June 1 after closing for 12 weeks due to Italy’s coronavirus lockdown. Read more
Island in English Channel permits public Masses as UK churches remain closed
The first public Masses in the British Isles since the coronavirus lockdown will be celebrated Monday on the island of... Read more
Vatican orders founder to leave ecumenical community
The Vatican has ordered the prominent Italian Catholic layman Enzo Bianchi to leave the monastery he founded in 1965 following... Read more
Costa Rican bishop disappointed in legalization of gay marriage
A Costa Rican bishop has warned that although same-sex marriage has been legalized in the country, the Catholic Church will... Read more
After leukemia returns, Bishop Murry of Youngstown resigns
Bishop George Murry of Youngstown, Ohio has submitted his resignation to Pope Francis, due to a recurrence of leukemia, the... Read more
Pope Francis says prayer is a refuge against evil
Prayer is a refuge and protection against the evil of the world, Pope Francis said in his general audience address... Read more
Knights of Columbus founder Fr. Michael McGivney to be beatified
Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Fr. Michael J. McGivney Wednesday, paving the way for the... Read more
Holy water and Super Soakers don't mix, priests say
After photos appearing to depict blessings or baptisms by water gun went viral online, several priests cautioned that Catholics should... Read more
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