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Legionaries of Christ founder almost removed from priesthood in 1950s, Vatican documents show
Father Marcial Maciel was investigated in the mid-1950s on claims that he sexually abused boys, according to a story published... Read more
German AfD party member challenges removal from church volunteer positions
The decision, supported by the Archdiocese of Paderborn, has sparked controversy and will likely lead to legal challenges. Read more
U.S.-Mexico border diocese of Matamoros to have new name, co-cathedral in Reynosa
The diocese’s name will change to the Diocese of Matamoros-Reynosa and the Our Lady of Guadalupe church in Reynosa will... Read more
Remembering Pope Paul VI’s historic visit to Turkey
On July 25, 1967, Pope Paul VI set foot on Turkish soil — the first papal visit to Istanbul since... Read more
Carmelite friends of Pope Francis in Spain to leave convent after 400 years
The 412-year uninterrupted presence of the Discalced Carmelites in the Lucena, Spain, monastery will end. Read more
Kamala Harris’ record on Catholic issues: what you need to know
Throughout her career, Kamala Harris has taken a variety of stances that could pose problems for Catholic voters, a key... Read more
Vatican approves ‘spiritual experience’ connected to Trinity shrine of Maccio in Italy
It is the fifth public announcement of the DDF since the office published norms for the discernment of “alleged supernatural... Read more
New Zealand commission finds Church guilty of ‘inadequate’ responses to abuse and neglect
The abuse commission conducted its study over six years. It is notably the most wide-ranging investigation into abuse and neglect... Read more
Alabama church employee pleads guilty to stealing $300,000 from parish for TikTok creators
Kristen Marie Battocletti, 35, had been charged with, and agreed to plead guilty to, embezzling funds from St. Francis of... Read more
Led by bishops, Indian Christians mount pressure on government to curb atrocities
Amid ongoing attacks, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India has put pressure on the national government to address violence against... Read more
Argentina’s primatial see moves from Buenos Aires: What does the change entail?
What are the implications of Pope Francis’ decision to move the primatial see of Argentina to Santiago del Estero? What... Read more
Truth & Beauty Project revives Christian culture through transformative experience in Rome
The Truth & Beauty Project, which was founded in 2017 by John and Ashley Noronha, is a nonprofit that encourages... Read more
Priest partners with PETA to condemn bullfighting, calls on Pope Francis to denounce it
Father Terry Martin, who serves the Parish of Worthing and Lancing in West Sussex, England, has called on Pope Francis... Read more
The enduring faith of St. Charbel: Thousands celebrate in Lebanon
Celebrating St. Charbel’s feast day has been a beacon of hope for generations. Read more
12 powerful quotes from the National Eucharistic Congress
Some of the most prominent Catholics in the country spoke at Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center in... Read more
10 things to know about the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador
The theme of the 2024 International Eucharistic Congress is “Fraternity to Heal the World.” Read more
Knights of Columbus covers Rupnik art at John Paul II Shrine pending sex abuse investigation
The Knights of Columbus used a paper cover to temporarily cloak artwork created by Father Marko Rupnik at St. John... Read more
Christian watchdog calls on U.S. to recognize persecution of Christians in Nigeria
“The outcry of Nigerian Christians is falling on deaf ears. It is time for the United States to answer their... Read more
Cardinal Lacroix of Quebec returns to ministry after Vatican investigation finds no abuse
Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, a member of the Council of Cardinals that advises Pope Francis, had been accused of abusing... Read more
Vatican secretary of state meets Ukrainian president Zelenskyy
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday at the end of a... Read more
