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Pope Francis on Wednesday received in audience Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, and authorized his dicastery to promulgate the decree recognizing a …

Hỏi: Thưa Cha, con hiện giờ đang rất bối rối và mất bình an. Chị gái con đã kết hôn với một người ngoại đạo và xin phép chuẩn của …

The ecumenical celebration of the 2021 Season of Creation—themed “A home for all? Renewing the Oikos of God”—runs from 1 September, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of …

Archbishop Erio Castellucci has a response to those who think the devil is not real: “they’re mistaken.” “All you have to do is witness an exorcism to understand that evil …

Despite ongoing rumors, there is no confirmation that Pope Francis is drafting a document that defines the role and tasks of a Pope Emeritus. Nor are there any signs that …

Complaining and blaming others is a waste of time; the way to defeat evil is to conquer it first within our own hearts, Pope Francis said Sunday. “If we look …

Following Sunday’s Angelus, Pope Francis expressed his “closeness” to the people of the Venezuelan state of Merida, which has been struck by torrential rains and ensuing landslides. The tragedy has …

The Lazare (Lazarus) Association was established to give homeless people a second chance. As an alternative to large shelters, the Association offers regular-sized apartments where people live together with their …

Catholic Church leaders in the Philippines continue their call for people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease this week. In the Diocese of Mati in Davao Oriental province, Bishop …

Religious sisters from the Missionaries of Charity and 14 disabled children from an orphanage in Afghanistan arrived safely on Wednesday at Rome’s international airport. A Catholic priest and five sisters …

At the General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis warns about a type of “formalism” which can lead to hypocrisy, and in turn threatens the unity of the Church. Pope Francis …

The Shroud of Turin has different meanings for many people: some see it as an object of veneration, others a forgery, still others a medieval curiosity. For one Jewish scientist, …

The outspoken former apostolic administrator of Manila Archdiocese will now lead the Catholic Church in northern Palawan Bishop Broderick Pabillo, one of the most courageous voices against Philippine President Rodrigo …

Pope Francis on Sunday encouraged Catholics to not water down the reality of Jesus Christ’s humanity and his teaching that the Eucharist is his Body and Blood. “Indeed, Jesus affirms …

Pope Francis on Saturday held out the figure of Korea’s first Catholic priest, St. Andrew Kim Taegon, to Korean Catholics as an exemplary witness of heroic faith and a tireless …

The archdioceses of both Philadelphia and Chicago have instructed their clerics not to assist parishioners seeking religious exemptions from receiving COVID-19 vaccines. An Aug. 18 letter from Fr. Michael Hennelly, …

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has said it is not providing religious exemption letters to individuals who object to receiving a vaccination against the coronavirus. In a terse statement, the …

Cardinal Chibly Langlois, Bishop of Les Cayes and president of Haiti’s Bishops’ Conference, has been injured, while a Catholic priest died early in the morning of Aug. 14 after an …

On this Sunday marking the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, Pope Francis says Mary reminds us that the secret to the journey from our …

The Archbishop of Lima last month presented his proposal to replace priests with lay people in parishes in the Peruvian capital. Archbishop Carlos Gustavo Castillo Mattasoglio said during a July …

Italian police announced Monday that the sender of the letter addressed to Pope Francis containing three bullets has been identified. The police have not released the name of the individual, …

An envelope addressed to Pope Francis and containing three bullets was intercepted in Milan late on Sunday night, according to Italian media reports. The piece of mail, which had no …

Pope Francis said on Sunday that Jesus’ declaration that he is the “Bread of Life” renews “our amazement for the gift of the Eucharist.” In his Angelus address on Aug. 8, the …

This story has been updated. American pop star Britney Spears announced in a now-deleted Instagram post on Aug. 5 that she is Catholic and attends Mass.  In a post made …

Last week, I (Autumn Jones) wanted to check out the Traditional Latin Mass for the first time. I’ve always attended the Norvus Ordo and knew little about what to expect. …

On Aug. 1, Benedictine monks moved into the emblematic Solignac Abbey in west-central France after a 230-year absence. It is the first time since the French Revolution that the Benedictines …

LỊCH SỬ – Áo Đức Bà Chuỗi Hạt – Dòng Cát Minh Bị phong toả và đe doạ tư bề bởi Covid, tôi nhớ đến Áo Đức Bà Chuỗi Hạt …

61 sơ hội dòng Đaminh Phú Cường đã bị con virus Corona vô hình xâm nhập vào, thật kinh hoàng và bầu khí đen tối bao trùm. Không biết nó …

The parents of a two-year-old girl are waiting to see if Britain’s Supreme Court will hear their challenge to a ruling that life-sustaining treatment can be withdrawn from their daughter …

Pope Francis sent a letter to South Korea’s bishops thanking them for a donation of $1 million to be used to purchase COVID-19 vaccines for the poor. “I would like …

Mother Mary Paschal has been elected the newest abbess of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Hanceville, Alabama, filling the role once held by EWTN foundress Mother Angelica. “It …

Manila dioceses are suspending face-to-face Masses due to a government advisory placing the entire Philippine capital in the strictest form of lockdown. President Rodrigo Duterte approved on July 30 the …

The new bishop worked with the state-sanctioned Bishops’ Conference of the Catholic Church in China since 1998 Chinese Catholics witnessed the consecration of the fifth bishop under a deal that …

Philippine Catholic bishops congratulated the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist, weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz, not only for her victory but for her show of faith and devotion to the Blessed Virgin …

With our small offering, Jesus can do great things, just like when he multiplied five loaves and three fishes to feed thousands, Pope Francis said Sunday. “It would be good …

The Archbishop of San Francisco on Thursday responded to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) after she cited her Catholic faith while defending efforts to permit federal funding of elective abortions. …

Pope Francis on Wednesday sent a message to the Rector of the Sacred Heart Catholic University, Franco Anelli, in appreciation for the professional care and concern he received during his …

In a 19-point statement regarding Pope Francis’ motu proprio Traditionis Custodes, Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke called the restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass “severe and revolutionary,” and questioned the pope’s …

A bishop has downplayed recent surveys showing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his daughter Sara leading the pack among vice presidential and presidential candidates. According to a Pulse Asia survey, …

After a New Mexico state senator said he was denied Communion this weekend because of a political matter, his diocese responded that it had privately warned him he should not …

Pope Francis has expressed gratitude to the board of directors and the medical staff who took care of him during his recent hospitalization at the Agostino Gemelli hospital in Rome. …

Today I suggest that we reflect on GOOD LEADERSHIP. This is very timely, especially as we prepare to elect new leaders for our country in just about ten more months. …

The celebration of Traditional Latin Mass in the Diocese of Little Rock, which covers the entirety of the state of Arkansas, will now be limited to two parishes administered by …

New Vatican restrictions on extraordinary form Masses elicited passionate responses from Catholics nearly as soon as the motu proprio was published shortly after noon Rome time on Friday. Many Catholics …

As diocesan bishops consider how to implement Pope Francis’ motu proprio on the use of the Traditional Latin Mass, the Archbishop of San Franciso has said it will continue to …

The beatification of Carlo Acutis took place Oct. 10 after a miracle attributed to his prayers and the grace of God. In Brazil, a boy named Mattheus was healed from …

The blood of St. Januarius, patron of the southern Italian city of Naples, liquefied on Sunday. Naples archdiocese announced that the miraculous event took place at 5:18 p.m. local time …

Early in his priesthood, Father John Paul Mary Zeller, MFVA, employee chaplain of EWTN, had an ‘irrational fear’ of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, commonly known as Padre Pio. He had …

Church officials are studying a reported miracle attributed to an Italian Catholic who died at the age of 21, the postulator of his cause has said. Fr. Walter Vinci, Postulator …

When I look at the Catholic Church, I see my sisters and brothers trying to be faithful and share their faith One of the fastest-growing religious affiliations, or more accurately …

Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Wednesday after spending 11 days in a Rome hospital to recover from colon surgery. The Vatican said on July 14 that Pope Francis …

Người Công Giáo tin rằng Bí tích Thánh thể (tức bánh lễ và rượu sau khi làm phép) thực sự là Mình và Máu của Chúa Giêsu Kitô. Nhiều câu …

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said on July 12 that the pope would remain at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for “a few more days” Pope Francis will stay longer in hospital to …

Father Rudy Romano and Father Conrado de la Cruz paid the ultimate price for helping the poor and downtrodden “Where are you, brother, during such a long time? Where are …

Fr. James Altman has been removed from ministry after Bishop William Callahan of La Crosse sought privately to correct the priest for his inflammatory, though in some circles popular, commentary …

More than 4,000 people have signed a petition requesting that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cease blaming the Catholic Church for the country’s residential school system. The residential school system …

Pope Francis is recovering well after intestinal surgery he underwent on Sunday at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press office, said in his update …

Pope Francis sent a tweet at 1:30 pm Rome time on Wednesday thanking people around the world for their kind messages and care regarding his health, as he continues his …

A Catholic diocese in Nigeria asked Tuesday for prayers for a priest abducted by suspected members of the Boko Haram terrorist group. “Kindly join us in praying for the quick …

HỎI: Con chào cha. Con theo đạo công giáo. Anh bạn con theo đạo Phật. Anh bạn con thì hay đến nhà thờ để sinh hoạt với mọi người. Nhưng …

The head of the Catholic Church in the Philippine military has led prayers for victims and offered condolences to the families of the more than 50 people who died when …

Pope Francis is recovering from his colon surgery this week in the same hospital room where John Paul II was treated throughout his pontificate. The Vatican said July 6, two …

Religious and political leaders around the world have expressed their well-wishes and prayers for Pope Francis as he recovers in hospital from an intestinal surgery. “I wish my dear brother, …

Our Lady of Ephesus House of Prayer is an exact replica of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s house in Ephesus, where she lived in prayer with St. John in the last …

An Indian Jesuit priest died on Monday at the age of 84 after having spent the last eight months of his life jailed on terror charges for his activism on …

Pope Francis is expected to spend the next week in hospital as he recovers from intestinal surgery, according to the Vatican. “His Holiness Pope Francis is in good general condition, …

Cuộc phẫu thuật đại tràng cho Đức Thánh Cha theo chương trình đã kết thúc tốt đẹp vào chiều tối ngày 4/7/2021. Đức Thánh Cha khỏe mạnh sau ca phẫu …

Pope Francis has “reacted well” to a surgery he underwent at a Rome hospital Sunday to relieve stricture of the colon caused by diverticulitis, the Holy See Press Office stated. …

A federation that advocates for the Traditional Latin Mass has appealed to Pope Francis to protect it from those “within the Church, including some bishops, who would like to see …

Pope Francis calls on us to keep our eyes and hearts free of prejudice and closed mindedness that comes from habit. Be open to being amazed at God’s surprises, he …

As COVID restrictions are gradually lifting, the faithful are returning to Holy Mass in person. One catechism states: “The Mass is the same sacrifice as the sacrifice of the cross …

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will begin a push for increased access to contraceptives over the next five years as part of their new $2.1 billion venture toward furthering …

The early Catholic missionaries to what became the United States were witnesses to the American belief that all persons have rights to life and liberty, Archbishop Jose Gomez wrote on …

Pope Francis asks scientists to promote a love of learning and a passion for research among young generations. When scientists share their data and dialogue with experts in other fields, …

The Vatican announced Saturday that Cardinal Angelo Becciu will be tried on charges of embezzlement and abuse of office. The Vatican court also announced it will hold a criminal trial …

On July 3, the Church celebrates the feast day of St. Thomas the Apostle. Best known for his initial unwillingness to believe the other apostles in their claim that Jesus …

Appearing alongside the Catholic Archbishop of New York, an elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this week highlighted instances of cooperation between the LDS church and …

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has launched a series of summer evening events to draw pilgrims back to the shrine as pandemic restrictions ease. The initiative, called “Lourdes Nights,” will …

Catholic charities fill the gap in humanitarian assistance for thousands of people uprooted by conflict It’s a hectic time for Catholic social workers and volunteers in eastern Myanmar responding to …

St. Teresa of Avila once said, “Christ has no body on earth now but yours, no hands but yours.” Bruce Nufer, a retired art teacher from Menasha, Wisconsin, who restores …

Following the sudden collapse of a multistory building with people trapped inside, many Catholics around South Florida have fled to a common refuge: the comforting presence of Mary. So it …

The Primate of All Ireland accused the Irish government Thursday of communicating in a “grossly disrespectful” way that baptisms, First Communions, and confirmations should be delayed due to COVID-19. Archbishop …

Pope Francis receives Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, Prime Minister of Iraq, in private audience in the Vatican. Pope Francis on Friday received in audience Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, Prime Minister of the Republic of …

U.S. Olympic gymnast Grace McCallum is bringing both her skills and her Catholic faith to the Tokyo games in July.  McCallum does not travel anywhere without her rosary and a …