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Initiative aims to boost Catholic priest vocations by shifting narrative on the priesthood
The Philadelphia-based nonprofit International Institute for Culture has launched the first pillar of its “Shepherding Future Shepherds” program. Read more
Catholics now outnumber Anglicans among Gen Z in the UK, study suggests
A report from the Bible Society, a U.K. charity that translates and distributes the Bible, found that the practice of... Read more
German diocese allows use of ‘gender star’ symbol in messaging for certain ministries
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week. Read more
Raising Catholic kids: New study suggests what successful parents have in common
A new study aims to demonstrate the practices of parents who successfully raise children to be practicing Catholic adults. Read more
UPDATE: Senators press FBI on alleged deletion of files related to Catholic investigation
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley and 15 other Republican senators expressed their demands in a Jan. 31 letter to FBI Director... Read more
Could Pope Francis become the first pope to visit Vietnam?
Vietnam has one of the largest Catholic populations among countries never visited by a pope. Pope Francis is keen to... Read more
Pope Francis responds to resistance to Fiducia Supplicans: ‘The Lord blesses everyone’
Pope Francis responded publicly to questions about the Vatican’s declaration on blessings for same-sex couples for the first time in... Read more
Bishop Barron: Assisted suicide can never be morally sanctioned
Winona-Rochester Bishop Robert Barron is urging Catholics to oppose an effort to make assisted suicide legal in Minnesota. Read more
Shia LaBeouf enters Catholic Church, considers vocation to the diaconate
Hollywood star Shia LaBeouf was received into the Catholic Church with the sacrament of confirmation by Winona-Rochester Bishop Robert Barron... Read more
Catholics prepare to converge in St. Louis for SEEK24: Here’s what to expect
More than 18,000 people from across the country have signed up to attend the SEEK24 Catholic conference in St. Louis... Read more
Vulnerable People Project works to bring heat to Afghans facing harsh winter
Afghans are facing yet another brutal winter with millions struggling to buy fuel to stay warm. One Catholic organization is... Read more
Pope Francis at general audience: ‘The Spirit is the protagonist’ of evangelization
Pope Francis’ catechetical series on the essential components of the proclamation of the Gospel culminated with a fourth and final... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for people with disabilities. Read more
From anger to joy: Young convert shares story on World Youth Day stage
A convert summarizes his journey to finding a home in the Catholic Church after experiencing family issues that spiraled him... Read more
Pope Francis laments ‘innocent dead’ in Holy Land conflict
The Holy Father made the remarks during a meeting Thursday with a Catholic order of knighthood that supports the Holy... Read more
Major survey finds ‘conservative’ and ‘orthodox’ priests on the rise
A new survey indicates that priests describing themselves as “progressive” are practically going “extinct” among U.S. seminary graduates, among other... Read more
Pope Francis keeps busy schedule despite feeling ‘not well’
Pope Francis is continuing to keep a full schedule even as the Holy Father said he was not feeling well... Read more
Pope Francis warns against ‘duplicity of heart’ at Sunday Angelus
During the Sunday Angelus on Nov. 5, Pope Francis warned against living a double life, highlighting the dangers it presents... Read more
Synod on Synodality 2023: Summary report calls for greater ‘co-responsibility’ in Church
The Vatican’s nearly monthlong Synod on Synodality assembly concluded with members approving an ambitious text calling for greater “co-responsibility.” Read more
Pew study: Christianity still most common religion among Asian Americans
The think tank said in a release this week that “about a third of Asian American adults (34%) say their... Read more
