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Father Roger Landry appointed national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies USA
Father Roger Landry was the only priest who walked the entirety of one of the four cross-country pilgrimage routes on... Read more
China officially recognizes formerly ‘underground’ bishop, Vatican says
The bishop had reportedly once been placed under house arrest after refusing to join the church officially backed by the... Read more
Pope Francis on Ukraine’s Russian Orthodox Church ban: ‘Churches are not to be touched!’
A new Ukrainian law, which passed the country’s Parliament on Aug. 20, bans the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukrainian territory. Read more
Pope Francis meets with families of 2020 Beirut blast victims
Four years since the deadly blast that killed more than 220 people and injured some 6,500, investigations into the cause... Read more
Pope Francis prays for people of Nicaragua: ‘Renew your hope in Jesus’
The pope entrusted Nicaragua to the protection and intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Read more
Pope Francis: War has an ‘abyss of evil’ at its center
Pope Francis asked Catholic politicians and legislators to be witnesses of hope to a “war-weary world,” especially the next generation. Read more
Pope Francis meets wrongly-imprisoned Italian man freed after 33 years behind bars
Beniamino Zuncheddu, now in his 60s, was released from prison in January after his murder conviction was overturned. Read more
Vatican approves devotion to 1945 apparition of Our Lady of Sorrows in Spain
An Aug. 22 letter from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith called Our Lady of Sorrows of Chandavila... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new Ordinary for Armenian Catholics in Eastern Europe
The Holy See Press Office announced the appointment of Archpriest Kevork Noradounguian as the new Ordinary for Armenian Catholics in... Read more
Pope Francis: Living the fruits of the Holy Spirit helps us spread holiness
During his general audience in the Vatican, Pope Francis spoke about the Holy Spirit, focusing on the fruits of being... Read more
Synod organizer Cardinal Hollerich: Catholic Church in Africa ‘not afraid to speak’
The prelate told La Croix that the Church in Africa is one that is “alive and full of faith” and... Read more
Pope Francis and Cardinal Pizzaballa open lay Catholic meeting against backdrop of war
Pope Francis urged the meeting’s participants not to be discouraged by war and the challenges of today but to search... Read more
Rupnik art appears on Vatican website again — and in Pope Francis’ apartment
Also, last week, a video was published by an Argentine public TV channel that shows a Rupnik image hanging in... Read more
Bioethicists scrutinize Pontifical Academy for Life’s new guidance on withdrawing food, water
The Pontifical Academy for Life’s new document last month on “artificial nutrition and hydration” has some observers concerned. Read more
Vatican secretary of state says Ukraine’s military advances into Russia are ‘worrying’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin is expressing concerns about Ukraine’s recent military advances inside Russian territory, warning the actions could further escalate... Read more
Pope Francis conveys ‘message of hope’ to Chinese Catholics, desire to visit China
“It seems tautological to send a message of hope to people who are masters of waiting,” Francis said. “The Chinese... Read more
Vatican approves India’s Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Health ahead of shrine’s feast day
Devotion to Our Lady of Good Health began in the late 16th century following three different oral accounts of the... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘All things are possible’ when we invite God into our lives
Francis’ reflections marked his fifth catechesis on the theme “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides the People... Read more
Vatican Court president under investigation for alleged complicity with Sicilian Mafia
On July 31, Giuseppe Pignatone was summoned to testify in court in Sicily for alleged complicity and cover-up of the... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates ‘Miracle of the Snow’ at Basilica of St. Mary Major
A shower of white rose petals fell from the basilica’s ceiling symbolizing the miracle promised by Our Lady. Read more
