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Faith, fortitude, martyrdom, miracles: Pope to name 10 new saints
After a long pandemic pause, Pope Francis is scheduled to celebrate a Mass May 15 for the canonization of 10 men and women from four countries.
As Marcos heads for landslide, Philippine clergy thank his opponent
Catholics expressed disappointment at the result of the Philippine presidential election by offering messages of support for Leonor "Leni" Robredo, a champion of many in the church.
Beatification near for founder of Society for the Propagation of the Faith
Two hundred years ago a young and rich French woman, Pauline Jaricot, founded the international association that aids Catholic missionary priests, brothers and nuns in mission areas. She will be beatified May 22.
Officials condemn violence after high court leak on abortion case
As the majority of Supreme Court justices seem set to overturn Roe v. Wade, the decision legalizing abortion, protests and vandalism showing discontent with the potential ruling seem to be on the rise.
Dutch priest proposed as patron saint of journalists
Blessed Titus Brandsma's staunch opposition to promoting Nazi propaganda -- for which he paid with his life -- is relevant today due to the increasingly polarized media landscape and the rise of "fake news."
Hong Kong police detain, release 90-year-old cardinal
If convicted of colluding with foreigners, Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun faces years of imprisonment for supporting pro-democracy protests in the face of rising pressure from Chinese authorities.
Pope John Paul I echoed ‘faith of the apostles,’ pope says
In a preface to a new book of his predecessor's teachings and writings, Pope Francis wrote that the late pontiff's short pontificate remains an important example of the beauty and simplicity of faith.
Don’t get used to war in Ukraine, plead local Ukrainian Catholic clergy
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters a third month, prayer and humanitarian aid are needed more than ever, said priests from the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
Historic bell returns to St. Augustine Church as icon of religious freedom
The Sister Bell was blessed May 7 by Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop Timothy Senior, who said the instrument's storied journey reminds all to safeguard the "sacred right" to worship God.
Farmers, farmworkers alike risk poverty as agribusiness contracts
Consolidations of agriculture businesses have been built through decisions that exploit workers and disadvantage small farmers while maximizing profit for a select few, concludes a new report.