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Vatican officials: World Mission Sunday collection still scheduled for Oct. 18

VATICAN CITY -- The collection taken up in parishes around the globe on World Mission Sunday is "as unique as it is rare" because...

On ministry’s 100th anniversary, Vatican updates Apostleship of the Sea to...

VATICAN CITY  -- The Apostleship of the Sea is celebrating its 100th anniversary and changing its name to "Stella Maris," the Latin title of...

Progress in tribunal reform reflected in statistics from Vatican

VATICAN CITY — Catholic bishops and diocesan tribunals are making steady progress in implementing Pope Francis’ reforms to make the annulment process quicker, but...

Young people provide great lesson on ‘synodality,’ Pope Francis writes in...

VATICAN CITY — Young Catholics are giving the church a valuable lesson in the real meaning of “synodality,” Pope Francis wrote. “They have asked us...

Charity is path to perfection when done for Jesus, Pope Francis...

VATICAN CITY -- The central focus of a Christian's life and all he or she does to help others must be Jesus Christ, Pope...

In new term, Supreme Court once again takes up religious liberty

WASHINGTON — As part of what seems to be a new trend for the Supreme Court, it will once again take up a religious...

Pope-less economy: Castel Gandolfo forced to change course

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy — Milvia Monachesi, who was elected mayor of Castel Gandolfo in 2012, said “for a moment” in 2013, “I thought I...

Italian government eases some restrictions on Catholic Masses during coronavirus lockdown

ROME -- Although the number of new COVID-19 infections in Italy was creeping up in late July and early August, the country's internal affairs...

Pope Francis asks prayers for the unemployed, dialogue and peace during...

VATICAN CITY -- Even while enjoying a summer break, people should not forget those who are suffering because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pope Francis...

Author Peter Seewald says retired 93-year-old Pope Benedict XVI is ‘extremely...

VATICAN CITY -- An author with a long and close relationship to retired Pope Benedict XVI told a German newspaper that the 93-year-old retired...

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