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Invite Jesus into the storms of life, Pope Francis says
During a difficult time, it can be easy to see only the immediate problem; but asking Jesus to be the... Read more
Artists begin work on Vatican Christmas nativity – out of sand
The Vatican’s nativity scene will be a little bit different this year. In a departure from the traditional Neapolitan or... Read more
Pope Francis: Include the Holy Spirit in art, theology
In the face of the difficulties of the modern-age, artists and theologians need the inspiration of the Holy Spirit –... Read more
Italian bishops’ conference establishes national center for youth protection
With the intention of “providing a radical solution” to the sex abuse issue, the Italian bishops’ conference established Thursday a... Read more
Cupich and Wuerl collaborated on alternative sex abuse proposal
Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago and Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington collaborated extensively on a recently proposed policy for handling... Read more
Italy should get back taxes from Vatican, court rules
Catholic leaders are open to discussing with the Italian government a court ruling saying Italy has the right to recover... Read more
Religious sisters in Cameroon released one day after kidnapping
Three Franciscan sisters and 13 novices travelling from Bamenda to Shisong in Northwest Cameroon have been released, after they were... Read more
Mexican bishops discussing commission to address abuse of minors
As part of their work at the 106th Plenary Assembly, the Mexican Bishops' Conference (CEM) is discussing and could approve... Read more
After shocking theft, heart of Irish saint returns home
The heart of St. Laurence O’Toole is again on public display six years after it was stolen, and 800 years... Read more
Vatican, US bishops face class-action lawsuit from victims of clergy sex abuse
The U.S. bishops' conference and the Holy See face a class action lawsuit filed by six men who claim they... Read more
Celebrations begin for 500th anniversary of first Mass in Chile
A Eucharistic procession through the Patagonian city of Punta Arenas launched the 500th anniversary commemorations of the first Mass celebrated... Read more
Virginia Catholics praise dismissal of assisted suicide by state legislature
Virginia Catholics are praising the decision of a joint commission of the state legislature to take no action on a... Read more
Harvard students hold Catholic Sex Week to explain Church teaching
After Sex Week at Harvard University this year, the Catholic Student Association hosted a series of talks designed to offer... Read more
Bishop Malone criticized for $200,000 house renovation
Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo, New York has come under fire for reportedly spending an estimated $200,000 to renovate his... Read more
'What are people to make of our silence?' Bishops discuss McCarrick in Baltimore
The bishops of the United States resumed their open-floor discussion on the recent sexual abuse scandals facing the Church in... Read more
US bishops divided on how to deal with sex abuse accusations
Wednesday afternoon, the bishops of the United States resumed their discussions of the proposals for policies which were intended to... Read more
US bishops punt resolution encouraging Holy See to release McCarrick documents
On the last day of their fall meeting, the U.S. bishops' conference voted down a resolution that would have “encouraged”... Read more
Why the US bishops strongly backed an anti-racism pastoral letter
A pastoral letter against racism won a nearly unanimous vote at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ general assembly Wednesday. Read more
Angry, betrayed Catholics travel to Baltimore demanding answers, change
As one of the testimonies progressed at the Silence Stops Now rally near the USCCB’s Fall General Assembly, Anna Ahlbin,... Read more
Florist case reopens before Washington Supreme Court
Attorneys representing florist Barronelle Stutzman filed their opening brief with the Washington Supreme Court on Tuesday, as the court re-hears... Read more
