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Bishops will 'consecrate' the US and Canada to Mary. Here's what that means
The bishops of the U.S. and Canada are set to consecrate their countries to Mary on Friday. Here's what it... Read more
Vatican closes 2019 investigation into case of long-missing Italian teen, Emanuela Orlandi
The Holy See press office stated Thursday that a Vatican judge has formally closed an investigation opened last year related... Read more
Bishops ask parishes to help domestic abuse victims amid lockdown
The bishops of England and Wales have urged parishes to help domestic abuse victims after a surge in requests for... Read more
Potential postulants wait and see as COVID puts convent plans in question
If everything were going according to plan, Jessica would be entering the convent on August 22. Read more
During pandemic, more abortion drugs dispensed via telemedicine
The numbers of women seeking at-home medication abortions through an experimental U.S. telemedicine provider has reportedly doubled under the coronavirus... Read more
Don’t forget trafficking victims amid pandemic, congressman cautions
While much of the world’s intelligence forces are focused on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, human trafficking victims are at risk... Read more
Lincoln diocese reports on 'wrong and inappropriate conduct' of former vocations director
The Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska today released the results of an independent investigation into alleged misconduct by a deceased longtime... Read more
Grand Master of the Order of Malta dies at 75
The Grand Master of the Order of Malta Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre died early Wednesday at the age of 75. Read more
The beatitudes show the path from selfishness to holiness, says pope
The eight beatitudes proclaimed by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount reveal the path from selfishness to holiness, Pope... Read more
Identify and confess your sins 'concretely,' Pope Francis says
When identifying your faults, avoid being vague and tell God your sins honestly and frankly so that he can heal... Read more
Vancouver archbishop donates to coronavirus vaccine research
Archbishop Michael Miller of Vancouver has announced that he is donating to the University of British Columbia’s research toward a... Read more
Seminarian in Spain returns to roots as doctor amid pandemic
While most of the students at the San Fulgencia Seminary in Cartagena, Spain, returned home when the country declared a... Read more
Pope Francis creates foundation to promote John Paul I’s teachings
Pope Francis has instituted a Vatican foundation to promote the thought and teachings of Venerable John Paul I, who was... Read more
Pandemic delays beatification of Cardinal Wyszynski
The beatification of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, the former Primate of Poland who heroically resisted Communism, has been postponed because of... Read more
Pope prays that “prudence and obedience” will prevent return of pandemic
Pope Francis prayed that Christians would respond to the lifting of lockdown restrictions with “prudence and obedience” as he celebrated... Read more
What a prisoner-priest in the USSR learned about isolation: Diocese to livesteam Tuesday lecture on Fr. Walter Ciszek
The isolation Fr. Ciszek experienced as a prisoner of the Soviet Union brought out heroic virtues that can help those... Read more
Brazil’s Supreme Court rejects effort to legalize abortion in Zika cases
A majority of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Tribunal has voted against an intervention seeking to decriminalize abortion for expectant mothers diagnosed... Read more
Vatican sends extraordinary form Mass survey to world’s bishops
The Vatican’s doctrinal congregation has asked the world’s bishops to report on how a landmark papal document acknowledging the right... Read more
'Save our seniors' - Italian youth organize campaign to honor elderly in isolation
Italian students have organized a campaign to uplift and honor the elderly, who have suffered heavy losses in Italy’s coronavirus... Read more
Pandemic could take heaviest toll on homeless, says pope
The homeless “risk paying the heaviest price” amid the coronavirus crisis, Pope Francis has said in a message to street... Read more
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