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They died praying for others: Two Catholic priests martyred by Nazis beatified in Italy
Two Catholic priests killed by Nazis while ministering to the dying amid the Boves massacre were beatified as martyrs on... Read more
What does Giorgia Meloni’s victory mean for Catholics in Italy?
In short, the reality of Meloni’s politics is much more nuanced than it may seem at first glance. Read more
Pope Francis: The Eucharist teaches us to adore God rather than ourselves
Matera, known as the “city of bread,” hosted Italy’s National Eucharist Congress. Read more
Priest who offered Mass on inflatable lounge chair in sea: ‘I was perhaps imprudent’
After photos of a shirtless Italian priest celebrating Mass in the sea using an inflatable lounge chair went viral this... Read more
PHOTOS: Rome’s floating procession of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on the Tiber River
Rome’s nine-day celebration of Our Lady of Mount Carmel culminated Sunday with a floating Marian procession in a boat down... Read more
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
