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Vatican reverses several parish closures in Diocese of Buffalo, advocates say
Dec 9, 2025The Vatican’s Dicastery for Clergy has declared that several parishes in the Diocese of Buffalo, New York can remain open after Bishop Michael Fisher ordered their closure.
FBI leader who oversaw Catholic investigation tapped to lead Virginia public safety department
Dec 9, 2025The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agent who oversaw the office responsible for an investigation into Catholics will lead Virginia’s safety office.
Boston-area pastor refuses to remove anti-ICE Nativity scene, seeks meeting with archbishop
Dec 9, 2025The pastor of a Catholic parish near Boston says an anti-immigration-enforcement display in its Nativity scene will stay up at least for the time being.
Former Hungarian ambassador reflects on 10-year term at the Vatican
Dec 9, 2025Archduke of Austria Eduard Habsburg, who served as Hungary’s ambassador to the Holy See since 2015, described his post as “the greatest 10 years of my life.”
New York archdiocese announces $300 million settlement for victims of clergy abuse
Dec 9, 2025The Archdiocese of New York will pay $300 million to victims of clergy sex abuse, Cardinal Timothy Dolan said.
Polish leaders decry EU court ruling as overreach into national family law
Dec 9, 2025The situation arose when two Polish citizens who had “married” in Germany in 2018 returned to Poland and requested that officials register their union.
Knock Shrine event highlights urgent call to revive First Saturdays practice
Dec 9, 2025Bishop urges “no half-measures” at First Saturdays’ centenary as hundreds mark 100 years of First Saturdays devotion at Knock Shrine.
At a French shrine for the dead, a quiet revival among the living
Dec 9, 2025As a Normandy basilica is restored, the Shrine of Our Lady of Montligeon sees more pilgrims seeking hope — especially young adults and new Catholics in secular France.
The pope urges ‘continued dialogue’ after receiving Zelenskyy in Castel Gandolfo
Former Hungarian ambassador reflects on 10-year term at the Vatican
On solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, pope encourages renewing our ‘yes’ to God
‘Peace is possible,’ Pope Leo XIV says after visits to Turkey and Lebanon
You heard of the popemobile, now meet the papal lawn mower
Pew study: Religion holds steady in America
Pope says Trump Ukraine plan would weaken U.S. alliance with Europe
Archbishop performs rite of reparation at Annunciation Catholic Church after shooting
Vatican reverses several parish closures in Diocese of Buffalo, advocates say
FBI leader who oversaw Catholic investigation tapped to lead Virginia public safety department
Remnants of chapel where image of Our Lady of Guadalupe was originally kept still exist
Meet the Franciscan friar who baptized St. Juan Diego
Indigenous artifacts from Vatican welcomed in Montreal ceremony
Canadian bishops ask prime minister to keep religious-text protection in hate-speech law
Mexico City cathedral organizes ‘Guadalupe Night’ to celebrate Our Lady
Polish leaders decry EU court ruling as overreach into national family law
Knock Shrine event highlights urgent call to revive First Saturdays practice
At a French shrine for the dead, a quiet revival among the living
Benedict XVI’s former secretary hopes the pope’s beatification process will open soon
Fátima visionary Sister Lucia’s doctor shares moving conversion story
Thousands protest corruption in Philippines as Church leaders call for accountability
Philippines bishops’ conference elects Garcera as president, an advocate for synodality
Father Bob and his bicycle: How this 88-year-old priest serves Bangladesh’s disabled children
How the Catholic Church brings hope to the ‘tiger widows’ of Bangladesh
How a remote island in Indonesia forms hundreds of priests for the world
Bethlehem lights Christmas tree again while conflict still echoes nearby
Youth, migrant workers, and peacekeepers reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon
DR Congo’s bishops announce construction of national shrine honoring Blessed Anuarite
Nigerian foundation defends Catholic bishop after remarks about Christian genocide
Pope Leo XIV lands in Rome after historic first papal trip to Turkey and Lebanon
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Daughter of political prisoner Jimmy Lai speaks out for the first time
Dec 9, 2025Daughter of imprisoned Catholic activist Jimmy Lai spoke out for the first time ahead of her father’s 78th birthday.
Remnants of chapel where image of Our Lady of Guadalupe was originally kept still exist
Dec 9, 2025Next to the current Guadalupe Basilica in Mexico City is the old chapel built to house the image miraculously imprinted on St. Juan Diego’s cloak.
Meet the Franciscan friar who baptized St. Juan Diego
Dec 9, 2025Many people know the story of St. Juan Diego but are less familiar with the Franciscan missionary who baptized him.
Trump honors Mary’s ‘freedom from original sin’ in Immaculate Conception message
Dec 8, 2025President Donald Trump honored the feast of the Immaculate Conception, which appears to be the first time a U.S. president formally recognized the holy day.
