Catholic Church in Italy
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How the Eucharist entered the heart of a 13th-century saint and inspired a Sister of Life
‘It was not so much that I discovered St. Juliana, as that she found me,’ says Sister Juliana Faustina. Read more
Pope Francis urges Sicily’s Catholic priests to be moral guides — but to drop the lace
Noting that he has seen photos from Masses in Sicily, the pope appeared to comment on the use of lace... Read more
Cardinal Zuppi announces report on clerical sex abuse in Italy
The report will only cover the years 2000 to 2021. Read more
Will Cardinal Zuppi lead Italy’s bishops’ conference in a new direction?
The 66-year-old cardinal is often described as ‘papabile.’ Read more
‘Bicycling cardinal’ is new leader of Italy’s Catholic bishops’ conference
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, 66, has led the Bologna archdiocese since 2015. Read more
Pope Francis narrows choice for next leader of Italy’s Catholic bishops
The pope said that ‘an authoritative cardinal’ should lead the influential bishops’ conference. Read more
Faith-based feminism pioneer and tireless wartime Catholic priest beatified together in Italy
The beatification of Armida Barelli and Father Mario Ciceri took place at Milan Cathedral. Read more
Who will be the next leader of Italy’s Catholic bishops’ conference?
The choice will ultimately be made by Pope Francis. Read more
Will an Italian convent be closed for opposition to COVID-19 vaccines?
The Vatican carried out an inspection of the Monastery of Santa Caterina in Perugia. Read more
Amid strikes and protests against Italy’s vaccine rules, a Catholic thinker warns of government overreach
All workers are required to show a Green Pass certificate. Read more
Amid protests against Italy’s vaccine rules, Cardinal Parolin says Church’s message is clear
A priest blessed the crowd before a ‘No Vax’ march in northern Italy. Read more
Pope Francis creates commission to assess reform of marriage nullity process in Italy
The pope made changes to canon law intended to streamline the process in 2015. Read more
Ethics committee authorizes first assisted suicide in Italy
‘Nobody can be called to be the bearer of the death of others,’ a spokesman for Italy's Catholic bishops said. Read more
Synod on Synodality organizers want local stage to focus on one fundamental question
Cardinal Mario Grech was addressing the Italian bishops. Read more
Pope Francis speaks to Italy’s Catholic bishops in ‘strictly private’ meeting
Pope Francis gave the bishops a card with a meditation called ‘The Beatitudes of the Bishop.’ Read more
Catholic Church in Italy holds 1st national day of prayer for abuse victims
Milan archdiocese marked the day with Eucharistic adoration and Mass. Read more
Number of foreign-born Catholic priests in Italy continues to rise
The total number of priests has falled by 11% in the last decade. Read more
Pioneer of faith-based feminism and WWII priest to be beatified in April
Armida Barelli and Fr. Mario Ciceri will be beatified at Milan Cathedral. Read more
‘No more coffins piled up’: Palermo archbishop laments lack of burial space
The archbishop blessed 800 bodies still awaiting burial. Read more
Italian Senate blocks controversial ‘anti-homophobia’ bill
The Vatican Secretariat of State has raised concerns about the bill. Read more
