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The Sistine Chapel Was Consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption: Five Things to Know
The famous chapel derives its name from the man who consecrated it: Pope Sixtus IV, who served as the Roman...
From the Washington Post to the Maronite Convent: Meet Mother Marla Marie
“I wanted to be a journalist to spread the truth,” Mother Marla said of her time at the Washington Post....
Nine Missionaries in Africa among 20 Killed in 2023: Vatican Report
Twenty Catholic missionaries were murdered in 2023, according to a new Dec. 30 report issued by the Vatican’s Fides News...
Pope Francis Urges Young Adults at Taizé Event to "dare to build a different world"
The European Meeting is an annual ecumenical Christian event that hosts several thousand young adults from across the world to...
Almost All Christians Have Fled Southern Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah Bombing
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Shia militant group in Lebanon, began attacking Israel at the Israeli-Lebanese border following the beginning of the...
Return Nigeria to Religious Freedom Violators List: Human Rights Leaders to U.S. Congress
In 2021, the Biden administration removed Nigeria, a nation notorious for extreme levels of religious persecution, from the Countries of...
Mother of Israeli Hostage Thanks Pope Francis for His Efforts to Free Captives in Gaza
“Holy Father, thank you for taking the time to try to help us free the 240 human beings who are...
Former U.S. Cardinal Ruled Incompetent to Face Criminal Trial for Sexual Assault
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick is not competent to stand trial on criminal sexual abuse charges in Massachusetts, a state district...
Nigerian Teen Whose Christian Conversion Triggered Death Threats Granted Restraining Order
An 18-year-old Nigerian Christian convert has been granted a court order protecting her from her father and brothers, who have...
Pope Francis Appoints EWTN’s Colin Donovan to Marian Pontifical Academy
Pope Francis appointed Colin Donovan, vice president of theology at EWTN Global Catholic Network, to the Pontifical International Marian Academy,...
Mother Angelica’s "first daughter" Sister Regina Dies
Sister Mary Regina of the Holy Angels, the first religious sister to join Mother Angelica’s monastery in Hanceville, Alabama, died...
Rome Announces Major Construction Project in Preparation for 2025 Jubilee Year
In anticipation of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, the city of Rome presented a major infrastructure project Friday that...
Pope Francis Speaks to Young People Ahead of World Youth Day in "Popecast"
Ahead of next week’s World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, Pope Francis responded to the prerecorded questions and struggles of young people...
Africa among Destinations of Millions of Dollars in U.S.-charitable Donations: Bishops
The United States Catholic bishops announced Thursday where millions of dollars raised by American dioceses will go for charitable purposes...
"The Chosen" Series Gets Waiver to Continue Filming During Strike
Filming of the fourth season of “The Chosen,” the popular Christian television series about Jesus and his disciples, will continue...
Pope Francis Reflects on St. Peter as "rock," "stone," and "pebble" on June 29 Solemnity
In Pope Francis’ Angelus address Thursday on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, the Holy Father reflected on the...
New "Padre Pio" Film is a Human Look at the Famous Saint, Filmmakers Say
The weight of playing St. Pio of Pietrelcina, more popularly known as Padre Pio, one of the most popular saints...
Body of Sr. Wilhelmina, African American Foundress, Placed in Glass Case
The body of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, an African American nun whose surprisingly intact remains have created a sensation at a...
Divine Mercy Sunday 2023: Here’s How to Obtain a Plenary Indulgence
What do a certain Polish nun and a certain Polish pope have in common? They both became saints and they...
Divine Mercy Sunday 2023: Thousands Expected at National Shrine Mass, Airing on EWTN
Mary Makuc will be one of an estimated 15,000 pilgrims expected to descend on the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in...