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Cardinal Hollerich urges caution, dialogue on women’s ordination
The cardinal said the prohibition against ordaining women was “not an infallible doctrinal decision” and could be changed over time... Read more
Pope Francis to travel to Luxembourg and Belgium in September
The pope will make a one-day stopover in Luxembourg on Sept. 26 before visiting the Catholic universities of Leuven and... Read more
Here’s what Pope Francis said in his ‘60 Minutes’ interview
The pope spoke with “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell at the Vatican via a Spanish translator. Read more
International Jérôme Lejeune bioethics conference highlights crucial life and health issues
The International Chair of Bioethics Jérôme Lejeune held its second annual international conference in Rome on May 17–18. Read more
Jim Wahlberg on new film and powerful conversion: Mother Teresa ‘was sent there for me’
“Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist” is a new film co-produced by Jim Wahlberg that helps viewers rediscover the... Read more
Nearly one-third of U.S. states now require age verification for porn sites
A total of 16 U.S. states have passed and/or will soon enact laws that order porn websites to verify that... Read more
And they’re off! National Eucharistic Pilgrimage routes begin with Holy Spirit-powered send-offs
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage began on Pentecost Sunday with Masses, processions, and prayers a renewal of Eucharistic devotion in the... Read more
Pope Francis on Pentecost: The Holy Spirit’s work in us is powerful
Speaking in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope explained that the Holy Spirit’s “work in us is powerful, as symbolized by... Read more
Over 1,000 attend Washington, D.C., Eucharistic procession despite rain
The Catholic Information Center’s second annual Eucharistic procession drew participation from priests, nuns, and laypeople from the area. Read more
What is the Holy Spirit like?
A user’s guide to understanding the Holy Spirit as the Church celebrates Pentecost. Read more
Hospice and palliative care: A look at ‘absolutely vital’ end-of-life support
In contrast to assisted suicide and euthanasia, services such as palliative care and end-of-life hospice care seek to uphold the... Read more
Everything you need to know about Pentecost
This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year, which concludes the Easter... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Cardinal Tagle as special envoy to National Eucharistic Congress
The Vatican announced Saturday that the pope has appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle,as his special envoy to the National... Read more
Pope Francis’ pastoral visit to Verona emphasizes call to be peacemakers
The pope’s one-day visit to the northern Italian city of Verona on Saturday centered on a message of peace. Read more
The longest and grandest of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimages: A look at the Serra Route
The Serra Route pilgrims will walk over 2,000 miles — across the Golden Gate Bridge, the Rocky Mountains in Colorado,... Read more
How life has changed for the girl who recovered her sight at 2023 World Youth Day
Jimena is the young woman who regained her sight after receiving Communion at a Mass during World Youth Day in... Read more
Here’s how the city of Rome is preparing for the 2025 Jubilee Year
Approximately 358 planned projects in the Lazio region, where Rome is located, are underway in preparation for the 2025 Jubilee... Read more
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage: Don’t miss these stops on the St. Juan Diego Route
The St. Juan Diego Route will start at the southern tip of Texas with a Pentecost Mass hosted by the... Read more
Orthodox patriarch anticipates Pope Francis visit to Turkey for Council of Nicaea anniversary
Pope Francis might be traveling to Turkey next year for the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, according... Read more
Nebraska bishop shares mental illness story, offers message of hope
Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln shared in a May 16 letter about his experience with mental illness... Read more
