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Forced to flee Afghanistan, Catholic mission waits to start a 'new page'

Evacuated in August as the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, the head of the ...

Recognizing miracle, Pope clears way for beatification of John Paul I

Pope Francis has signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Pope John Paul I, clearing the way for his beatification.

Pope appoints new master of papal liturgical ceremonies

Pope Francis named Msgr. Diego Giovanni Ravelli, who has served as an official..

Women religious have key role in synod process, pope says

Women religious have an essential role in the process of creating...

U.S. nuncio says he'll stay, helps prepare for synod, Biden-Pope meeting

 Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the 75-year-old apostolic nuncio to the United States...

Pope blesses nun held captive nearly five years by insurgents in Mali

The day after authorities announced her release from kidnappers in Mali, Colombian Sister Gloria ...

U.S. bishops to vote for treasurer-elect, five committee chairmen-elect

When they meet in person for their fall general assembly Nov. 15-18 in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops will be voting for a treasurer-elect for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and for chairmen-elect for five standing committees.

Details released on El Salvador's upcoming beatifications as COVID-19 rises

El Salvador's bishops released more details on four upcoming beatifications, but also encouraged participation at parishes throughout the country, saying the number of people allowed at the ceremony "will depend on the evolution of the coronavirus pandemic."

Pope warns that synod could be 'elitist' exercise unless all have a voice

While a Synod of Bishops is not a parliament and its preparatory process is not "an opinion poll," Pope Francis insisted that involving as many people as possible in the process and prayerfully listening to all of them is the only way to recognize the call of the Holy Spirit.

Pilgrims flock to beatified teen's tomb in Assisi ahead of feast day

Thousands of pilgrims have flocked to the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis, the 15-year-old Italian teenager whose use of technology to spread devotion to the Eucharist prompted Pope Francis to hail him as a role model for young people today.

A note of thanks from the Black and Indian Missions Office

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., clergy, religious and faithful of the Diocese of Trenton were recognized for their support of the 2021 Black and Indian Mission Collection held the weekend of Feb. 20-21.

Bishop to celebrate second Anniversary Blessing Mass on Oct. 10

This fall, Bishop O’Connell is celebrating Masses with married couples marking special wedding anniversaries ...   

It's 'wrong' to let Title X cover abortion, says USCCB's pro-life chairman

The Biden administration 'is wrong' to allow Title X family planning funds ...

Pope, religious leaders plead for peace, compassion, care for the earth

Pope Francis called on members of all the world's religions to be courageous ...

Pope to name St. Irenaeus of Lyon a doctor of the Church

Pope Francis said he intends to declare as a doctor of the Church St. Irenaeus of Lyon, the second-century theologian known for his defense of orthodoxy amid the rise of gnostic sects.


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