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The president of the Polish bishops’ conference has asked for an increase in the number of Sunday Masses said in the country so that more …

The new chairman of the German bishops’ conference has said that calling for the ordination of women could be a conclusion of the two-year “synodal …

The Italian police closed St. Peter’s Square Tuesday following the Italian government decree extending quarantine measures to all of Italy to slow the spread of …

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has highlighted the value of women, noting that abuse of women is “an affront to God.” “God made …

Pope Francis’ daily morning Mass, offered in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican guesthouse where he lives, is being livestreamed this week so …

The Diocese of Rome has cancelled all public Masses until 3 April in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The announcement by the vicar general of …

Pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square watch the video broadcast of the Angelus 8 March. (Miguel Mares./CNA) In a video streamed live to St. Peter’s Square, …

Former Archbishop of Southwark Peter Smith has died at the age of 76. His successor, Archbishop John Wilson, announced that the retired archbishop died on Friday night …

Mary McAleese has written to Pope Francis about the allegations of sexual misconduct against L’Arche founder Jean Vanier. The former Irish president told the pope …

Asia Bibi is a Pakistani Catholic woman who was sentenced to death in 2010 for blasphemy against Islam.  After more than eight years in prison, …

Pope Francis is calling on Catholics to participate in “Laudato si’ Week” in May to encourage care for our common home. “I renew my urgent …

The Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome on Monday cleared a Scottish bishop of plagiarism in his 2003 doctoral dissertation. The announcement Monday concluded an investigation …

Cardinal Zen on yesterday responded to the claim of the Dean of the College of Cardinals that Benedict XVI had approved a draft agreement with …

The newly-appointed Dean of the College of Cardinals purportedly sent a letter to cardinals Wednesday claiming that the China-Vatican deal deal represents the minds of …

Pope Francis said today to follow Christ’s example when dealing with the temptation to sin: send the devil away or answer with the Word of …

Pope Francis postponed his official audiences for Friday, but maintained his private meeting schedule at his residence in Vatican City. The decision comes after the …

In a message yesterday, Pope Francis criticised placing so much importance on Church programs that the essential teachings of the faith are lost. The pope …

Penitential procession towards the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Aventino for sh Wednesday. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA On Ash Wednesday, Pope Francis called on Catholics to …

Pope Francis urged Catholics Wednesday to use the season of Lent to spend less time immersed in the chatter and noise of the world through …

What is the story of Lent? Jesus went into the desert to fast and pray before beginning his work for God. Jesus was tempted several …