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UPDATE: Cardinal-designate Gregory thanks Pope 'with grateful, humble heart'
Cardinal-designate Wilton D. Gregory, installed as Washington' s archbishop in May 2019, thanked Pope Francis...
Cardinal Turkson: Human dignity not at center of current global economy
The rise of popular movements around the world is proof that today's profit-driven economic system fails to place...
Pope announces new cardinals, including U.S. Archbishop Gregory
Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals Nov. 28, including Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington.
Brazilian archdiocese joins plastic recycling program to reduce ocean waste
To reduce plastic disposal into the oceans, the Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro has launched a partnership...
Vatican extends time to obtain full indulgences for souls in purgatory
Plenary or full indulgences traditionally obtained during the first week of November for the souls of the faithful in purgatory...
Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions
Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights.
University's McGivney collection documents sainthood candidate's legacy
The campus of The Catholic University of America in Washington is graced with a statue of Father Michael J. McGivney outside McGivney Hall on campus, but inside its archives is a special collection on the legacy of the soon-to-be-beatified founder of the Knights of Columbus.
Society of the Divine Word marks 125 years of ministry in North America
Society of the Divine Word marks 125 years of ministry in North America
Vietnamese dioceses struggle to help those affected by major floods
Two dioceses in central Vietnam hit by some of the worst floods are struggling ...
Belarusian archbishop says Vatican doing all it can to secure his return
A Belarusian archbishop who has been denied entry back into his own country said the Vatican was doing everything in its power to resolve the situation and help him return.
Caritas shelter in Rome closed temporarily after COVID-19 outbreak
A Caritas shelter located in Rome's Termini train station suspended activities after nearly half of its residents tested positive for COVID-19.
Pope, Red Cross president discuss pandemic, war relief efforts
The Catholic Church and the International Red Cross share the common goal of helping the poor
Faith leaders must speak up on inequalities, interfaith forum says
Faith leaders around the world need to raise their voice against structural inequalities as the COVID-19 pandemic widens the gap between rich and poor, said Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople.
As refugees increase, German bishops work to include Eastern Catholics
Germany's bishops have pledged to improve the integration of Eastern Catholics in the predominant Latin-rite Church, as part of ongoing plans to help migrants and refugees.
Chaplains focus of Pastoral Care Week Oct. 25-31
Pastoral Care Week will take place Oct. 25-31, with the theme “Collaborative Health Care: Chaplains Complete the Picture.”
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