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Benedict Rogers says that Rome could be signaling its intention to establish formal diplomatic relations with Beijing by removing Church…
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Pope Francis has condemned female genital mutilation (FGM) and trafficking of women for prostitution, saying both are humiliating affronts to…
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As the Supreme Court’s decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health case approaches, President Biden has abandoned any pretense…
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In her acclaimed novels set in the 14th century, Sigrid Undset describes the fear and courage of those facing the…
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Our Eucharist is a communion with the Holy and powerful God who never ceases to reveal the truth about Himself to us. As we become more honest and transparent with Him as He is with us, His mercy will surely cleanse us and His grace will make us faithful and not scandalous, even as we struggle with sin in our lives.
As churches in Quebec reopen after a lengthy Covid-induced lockdown, the Catholic bishops of the province have announced that only those who are fully vaccinated may attend Mass.
In a statement of explanation, the bishops reveal that they opposed a le…
Pope-emeritus Benedict XVI has released a statement of personal apology for “a most grievous fault” in the handling of sex-abuse cases, while thanking the people who have defended him against charges that he knowingly ignored abuse complain…
Read MoreBishop Austin Vetter of Helena, Montana, has announced that “all Masses according to the Missal of 1962 are to cease as of Ash Wednesday,” thus banning the celebration of the traditional Latin Mass in Montana.
Bishop Vetter had earlier ass…
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Hadley Arkes: Rioting may follow whether or not the Supreme Court decides to overturn ‘Roe v. Wade.’ So why not strike it down?
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Read MoreParticipants in the German bishops’ “Synodal Path” concluded their plenary meeting with the approval of texts that call for changes in the Church’s teaching on homosexuality and contraception.
The assembly voted overwhelmingly…
The Catholic bishops’ conference of the European Union (COMECE) has issued a statement of “deep concern and opposition” over the call by French President Emmanuel Macron for an explicit recognition of legal abortion as a human right.
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In response February 8, 2022, to a recent report on sexual abuse cases in the German Archdiocese of Munich and Freising, Pope Benedict also confirmed that an error in the testimony written on his behalf had been an oversight and "was not intention…
Read MoreOn the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of the election of Pope Pius XI to the See of Peter, Pope Francis met on February 7, 2022, with the community of the Pontifical Lombard Seminary of Saints Ambrose and Charles in Urbe.
Read MorePope Francis released a video message to mark the 2nd International Day of Human Fraternity and urged all people to trod the difficult path of fraternity in order to overcome the prejudices and conflicts that divide humanity.
Read MoreIn a message for the 75th anniversary of the Apostolic Constitution "Provida Mater Ecclesia", Pope Francis highlights the vital role played by Secular Institutes in the Church and society.
Read MorePope Francis gave this homily on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2, 2022, which also marks the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life.
Read MoreSt. Jerome Emiliani was born in Venice in 1486. He converted to Christianity after a rather dissolute youth, and dedicated himself to the service of the poor, the sick, and abandoned children. He founded a congregation (Somaschi) which looked after the…
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