The Archbishop of Louisville, Kentucky, Joseph E. Kurtz, has been chosen to succeed Timothy Cardinal Dolan…
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The Vatican Releases Statement on Gatherings Related to Medjugorje
Earlier this month, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) released a statement on…
Pope Francis Brings Attention to the Global Issue of Human Trafficking
Pope Francis held a Vatican workshop on November 2-3 called “Trafficking in Human Beings: Modern Slavery.”…
Vatican Embassy in Damascus Hit by Mortar Shell
Early this month, a mortar shell hit the Vatican embassy in Damascus, damaging the building’s roof,…
Military Chaplains Face Arrest For Performing Mass During Shutdown
Along with a number of anticipated political and economic effects, the federal government shutdown prompted one…
Holocaust Survivor Thanks Pope for Church’s Aid
Holocaust survivor, Graziella Viterbi, 88, expressed her gratitude for the Church’s role in saving her life…
Kuma’s Corner Offers Burger Topped with Wine and Unconsecrated Host
Controversy has sprung up in the Avondale neighborhood in Chicago after a small restaurant, Kuma’s Corner,…
The Superior General of the Jesuits Visits the US
Very Rev. Adolfo Nicolás, S.J., Superior General of the Society of Jesus, concluded a two-week visit…
Diocese of Hiroshima Celebrates its 90th Anniversary
The Apostolic Vicariate of Hiroshima was founded on May 4, 1923. Bishop Heinrich Döring, S.J. presided…
Pope Meets with Advisory Body to Reform Curia
Ever since the conclave, the pope’s top priority has been the reform of the Roman Curia,…