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This priest is going to be on The Great American Baking Show
Many Catholics can name a priest who is renowned for his academic abilities, mission work, or inspiring homilies. But what... Read more
Pope Francis ordains 16 priests in Bangladesh
Celebrating Mass in the Bangladeshi capital on Friday, Pope Francis ordained 16 men to the priesthood. Read more
Release of Santa Fe court records a step in countering abuse, archdiocese says
The release of court records related to sex abuse allegations against three Catholic priests several decades ago will serve as... Read more
Meet the monks who spend their lives praying for Ireland's priests
Prayer, reparation, and praising God are the focus of a new Benedictine priory in Ireland, which focuses especially on reparation... Read more
Pope tells people from all walks of life to give witness to the Gospel
On Sunday, Pope Francis made a pastoral visit to the cities of Cesena and Bologna, meeting with people from every... Read more
Vocations that only seek to 'climb the ladder' are dead, Pope says
On Saturday, Pope Francis told Colombia's priests and religious that vocations come from a variety of different backgrounds and flourish... Read more
Mexico is the most violent Latin American country for priests
For the ninth year in a row, Mexico is the most violent country in Latin America for priests, said a... Read more
Welsh pub renames beer after seminarian mix-up
How does a pub make up for mistakenly trying to kick out a group of celebrating seminarians? By naming a... Read more
This Oklahoma priest was a martyr – and he'll be beatified this year
“Padre, they've come for you.” Read more
Mexican priest moved to intermediate care after stabbing attack
Father Miguel Angel Machorro, who was stabbed May 15 at the Mexico City Cathedral, left intensive care and was transferred... Read more
Priest plants himself at popular music festival, goes viral on Reddit
What’s a good way to reach a lot of young people all at once? Read more
Pope Francis to honor two priests who lived ahead of their times
With a visit to the tombs of Father Lorenzo Milani and Father Primo Mazzolari this June, Pope Francis will pay... Read more
Indian politician suggests ransom fund for kidnapped priest
A member of India’s Legislative Assembly is encouraging the Church to raise money for the release of kidnapped priest Father... Read more
Seminarian who once saved the Eucharist from ISIS returns as a priest
Martin Baani was just 24 years old when he risked his life as a seminarian to rescue the Blessed Sacrament... Read more
The story behind the Irish priest whose prayers could heal
Father John Sullivan was a prominent Irish Catholic convert who was known for his healing prayers, his consolation for the... Read more
Philly priest charged with stealing $500k for concerts, dinners, casinos
A Philadelphia monsignor is being charged with embezzling more than half a million dollars from the priests’ home where he... Read more
Catholic priests, religious face wave of violence in DR Congo
Following recent attempts at brokering peace between the government and political opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo... Read more
Who took religious vows last year? Over 200 Americans.
There were 216 Catholic women and men religious who took perpetual vows in the U.S. in 2016, and an annual... Read more
Can you teach the truth and not be a hater? This ministry for gay Catholics says yes.
In a country where gay marriage has gained widespread acceptance – both culturally and legally – in the past several... Read more
82-year-old priest attacked, robbed outside Kansas City parish
82-year-old Fr. Tom Kearns is in the hospital recovering from an attack outside of Blessed Sacrament Church in Kansas City,... Read more
