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Bishop Pedro Casaldaliga, 'bishop of the poor,' dies in Brazil at 92
Due to his unrelenting defense of the indigenous population and of the struggle of peasants for land ownership, the retired bishop of Sao Felix was seen...
Pope baptizes twins after successful surgery to separate them
Their heads encased in white bandages covering the wounds where they had been conjoined, 2-year-old twins named Ervina and Prefina were baptized by Pope Francis Aug. 6 in the chapel of...
Survey shows wide support among Americans for COVID-19 worship restrictions
Americans overwhelmingly back pandemic-related restrictions on worship services, saying houses of worship should not be exempt.
Pope extends Catholic patriarchs' jurisdiction over Arabian Peninsula
Pope Francis has extended the authority of the Eastern Catholic patriarchs to their faithful living in the countries of the Arabian Peninsula.
Archbishop echoes Pope in calling for abolition of nuclear weapons
The president of the U.S.C.C.B. echoed Pope Francis' long-standing call for full nuclear disarmament ...
Pope names six women to previously all-male Council for Economy
Renewing the membership of the Vatican Council for the Economy, Pope Francis named six women to the previously all-male board that oversees the financial operations of all Vatican offices and entities.
Knights pilgrimage center will focus on founder's spirituality, charity
A new Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center planned by the Knights of Columbus will focus on "the spirituality and charitable vision of our founder and his legacy," ...
In light of pandemic, Pope will begin new series on social doctrine
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and social and environmental crises worldwide, Pope Francis announced he would begin a new series of general audience talks aimed at helping build "the future that we need."
Pope calls for prayers for Lebanon after deadly explosion in Beirut
After a massive fire triggered a deadly explosion in Beirut, Pope Francis called for prayers and a united effort to help Lebanon overcome "this serious crisis."
Lebanon's Catholic leaders seek help; here's where you can donate
As Lebanon's Catholic leaders appealed for help for their country, international and U.S. organizations appealed for donations for Beirut, capital of a country already suffering from a severe economic downturn.
Pope tells young people at Medjugorje to let Mary inspire guide them
Let Mary inspire and guide young people today, Pope Francis told participants at the annual International Youth Festival at the Marian shrine in Medjugorje.
Nicaraguan bishops denounce Managua cathedral arson attack as 'terrorism'
The Nicaraguan bishops' conference has called an arson attack on the Managua cathedral "an act of terrorism," ...
German author says retired Pope Benedict is 'extremely frail'
An author with a long and close relationship to retired Pope Benedict XVI told a German newspaper that the 93-year-old retired Pope is "extremely frail."
Beatification of Father McGivney to take place Oct. 31 in Connecticut
Father Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, will be beatified during a special Mass Oct. 31 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford.
Caritas warns of rise in human trafficking amid pandemic
As governments and world leaders struggle to contain the coronavirus pandemic, they must also work harder to protect victims of human trafficking, said...
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