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Pope Francis visits the hospital: his health issues through the years
Pope Francis has faced numerous health challenges in recent years and yet still has maintained a busy schedule of meetings,... Read more
Pro-lifers hold prayer rally in response to ‘satanic’ statue at University of Houston
The 18-foot tall golden statue, titled “Witness” by artist Shahzia Sikander, depicts a woman with braids twisted in the shape... Read more
God is close, archbishop assures after fire destroys Spanish apartment complex
Ten people died in what commentators called the biggest blaze the city of Valencia had ever seen. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of March
“The courage of the martyrs, the witness of the martyrs, is a blessing for everyone,” Francis said. Read more
Republicans embrace IVF despite the destruction of human embryos
The National Republican Senatorial Committee, the Congressional Leadership Fund (which is the main House Republican political action committee), and former... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new archbishop of historic French archdiocese following resignations
The Holy See Press Office announced on Wednesday the appointment of 66-year-old Pascal Delannoy as the bishopric’s new archbishop. Read more
Pope Francis calls for prayers, sends condolences to Muslims, Christians killed in Burkina Faso
“We pray for the victims of the recent attacks on places of worship in Burkina Faso,” a papal aide read... Read more
Pope Francis urges Armenian Catholic bishops to ‘take up the cry for peace’
Armenia and Azerbaijan are engaged in peace talks following Azerbaijan's violent takeover of the Nagorno-Karabakh region late last year. Read more
Ex-priest sentenced to 15 months in prison for molestation of minor with cancer
The judge condemned the sexual assault of a child and said the laicized priest took advantage of the family’s need... Read more
Pope Francis, weakened by ‘a bit of a cold,’ has aide read reflection before hospital visit
The pope did not walk to his chair in the Paul VI Audience Hall on Wednesday as he normally does. Read more
Pope Francis visits hospital for diagnostic tests after Wednesday audience
“Dear brothers and sisters, I still have a bit of a cold,” Pope Francis said in a soft-spoken voice on... Read more
Bishop who participated in Freemasonry event affirms its incompatibility with Catholicism
Bishop Antonio Staglianò told Vatican News that “Freemasonry is a heresy that is fundamentally aligned with the Arian heresy.” Read more
Prosecutor vows to try ‘on a gurney’ 92-year-old Louisiana priest accused of rape
Lawrence Hecker was indicted on charges of aggravated rape, aggravated kidnapping, an aggravated crime against nature, and theft in September... Read more
Mafia in Italy suspected of poisoning priest’s chalice
During evening Mass on Feb. 24, Father Felice Palamara noticed a strange smell coming from the chalice. Read more
Cardinal Burke promotes 9-month novena to pray for the Church amid ‘forces of sin’
The American cardinal, who founded the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Wisconsin, announced the prayer initiative in a... Read more
The AI dilemma: job loss, hallucinations, and virtual girlfriends
At the New York Encounter, recently held in Manhattan, panelists spoke about the challenges — and benefits — of artificial... Read more
PHOTOS: Restoration of Bernini’s baldacchino begins in St. Peter’s Basilica
Workers will scale the scaffolding surrounding the 92-feet-high canopy each day to meticulously clean the dust and grime that has... Read more
Two San Francisco Bay Catholic schools to close over security and other concerns
In addition to security issues, the Diocese of Oakland said the reasons for the closings include the presence of human... Read more
Lisieux House: Convent turned young adult community celebrates 10 years
A small community of young adult women in Seattle has brought life back into an old convent for nearly a... Read more
Cardinal Sarah cautions against disunity among Christians, says it’s counter-witnessing
Disunity among followers of Christ is counterproductive to the mission of witnessing the Gospel message and evangelization, Cardinal Robert Sarah... Read more
