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Police: Suspect in Theft of Benedict XVI’s Pectoral Cross Arrested
A 53-year-old suspect has been arrested in the theft of Pope Benedict XVI’s pectoral cross.
German Bishops Conclude Tense Gathering with all Eyes on Synod on Synodality in Rome
Conscious of mounting tensions and open defiance around certain issues, the assembly in Wiesbaden served as a charged prelude to more significant debates.
Pope Makes Church First Co-cathedral in History of British Isles
St. Mary of the Isle on the Isle of Man has become the first co-cathedral in the British Isles to share the title with the Archdiocese of Liverpool’s Cathedral of Christ the King.
Spanish Priests Criticize Radio Personalities Who Say Mother Teresa Took Advantage of Poor
On Monday, a contributor to a Spanish radio station news program claimed that St. Teresa of Calcutta was part of a list of “bad people who did things well.”
Blood of St. Januarius “completely liquefied” on Tuesday, His Feast Day
The blood “is not an oracle to consult and even less a city horoscope whose function is to predict misfortune or fortune for the city,” one archbishop said.
Everything You Need to Know about Pentecost
This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year that concludes the Easter season and celebrates the beginning of the Church.
Body of Benedictine Sisters’ Foundress Thought to be Incorrupt
Hundreds of pilgrims have descended on a Benedictine monastery for religious sisters in rural Missouri in recent days after news began to spread on social media last week that the recently exhumed remains of the contemplative order’s African American foundress appear to be incorrupt, four years after her death and burial in a simple wooden coffin.
Pentecost Novena: Here's How to Pray the First Novena
The first novena ever prayed is the Pentecost Novena, or the Novena to the Holy Spirit. This year, it begins on Friday, May 19, and concludes on Saturday, May 27.
Beatification Date Announced for Married Couple with Seven children Martyred by Nazis
The entire Ulma family, including one unborn child, will be beatified in Markowa, Poland.
"We need time", Synod on Synodality Organizers Tell German-language Media
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg and Maltese Cardinal Mario Grech made their remarks in the wake of the recent European Continental Assembly in Prague.
Spanish Catholic Bishop Proclaims Right to life Doesn’t Come from Ballot Box or Court
“There are human beings who do not have human rights. It’s the obvious conclusion,” said Bishop José Ignacio Munilla of a Feb. 9 court decision.
European Catholics Debate Final Outcome of Synod on Synodality Assembly in Prague
European Catholics debated Thursday morning the contents of a final document that will influence the discussions of the Synod of Bishops at the Vatican in the fall.
Synod on Synodality: Europe’s Continental Assembly in Prague discusses tensions in the Church
Two hundred delegates are meeting this week in the capital of the Czech Republic for the last stage of regional discussions in the Synod on Synodality.
Pope Francis Praises Queen Elizabeth’s "steadfast witness of faith in Jesus Christ"
Pope Francis in a telegram late Thursday offered his condolences and prayers upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the head of the Church of England.
BREAKING NEWS: Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and the oldest and longest-serving head of state in the world, died at the age of 96 Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after a brief illness.
As New British Prime Minister Takes Office, Catholic Bishops Offer Prayers and Help
In a congratulatory message to new British Prime Minister Liz Truss, Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster has pledged his prayers and the Church’s support for addressing various crises, including in the cost of living.
St. John Paul II’s "dark night" in Nicaragua
When then Pope John Paul II’s plane landed in Nicaragua on March 4, 1983, the authorities were waiting, including Daniel Ortega, who with his wife, Rosario Murillo, now lead the country’s current dictatorship.
Who Will Vote for a New Pope after Francis? A Look at the Cardinals by the Numbers
On Aug. 27, Pope Francis will create 20 new cardinals, bringing the total number in the college to 229.
Film Presenting the Life Mother Teresa to Hit Theaters in October
A film presenting the life of St. Teresa of Calcutta, commonly referred to as Mother Teresa, will be premiering in theaters for two days in October.
Cardinal in Nacaragua Visits Bishop Under House Arrest, Says "his mind, spirit are strong"
The archbishop of Managua, Nicaragua, Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes, met with the bishop of Matagalpa, Rolando Álvarez, hours after the bishop had been abducted by the Daniel Ortega dictatorship during the early hours of August 19.
