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Pope clears way for beatification of Knights of Columbus founder
Pope Francis approved the miracle in which an unborn child in the U.S. in 2015 was healed in utero of a life-threatening condition after prayers for the intercession of Father Michael McGivney.
In midst of pandemic, CRS helps East African nations hit by floods
Some 1.3 million Africans in five countries have been affected by floods that have destroyed homes, fields and bridges. CRS is helping to build flood-resistant housing and provide aid.
Italian founder of ecumenical community told to leave
The Vatican has ordered Enzo Bianchi, the 77-year-old founder of the ecumenical Monastery of Bose, to leave the community following an apostolic visitation to clarify leadership within the group.
Live or livestream? Italians debate online Mass when faithful can attend
After a 10-week ban, Masses with the faithful were allowed again with a limited number of faithful. Leaders are still debating whether to continue online Masses as well.
The quiet pandemic victims: Those grieving death
Since funerals and family visitations are forbidden during the pandemic lockdown, there is no closure for surviving family and friends as the world focuses on getting through the current crisis.
In Italy, signs of rise in prayer, religious fervor amid pandemic
After COVID-19 restrictions forced churches to close, "the frequency of prayer and participation in religious services increased, although these could be attended only virtually," said a new study.
Vatican cautions Israel over West Bank annexation plan
The Holy See was "following closely "an Israeli plan to unilaterally annex a large portion of land on which sit some 130 Jewish settlements. The U.N. has called them a "flagrant violation" of international law.
Catholic leaders warn of human, environmental tragedy in Amazon
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads into the Amazon basin, indigenous people who are attacked for defending their land against miners, loggers and land-grabbers are also at great risk from COVID-19.
Learn from St. John Paul, pope tells young people
In a video message, Pope Francis called on young people to use today's technology to learn about St. John Paul. The pope hoped that like the Polish saint, they may "enter into Christ with your whole life."
St. John Paul was a good shepherd, pope says on saint’s birthday
St. John Paul II was a man of deep prayer, who loved being close to people and loved God's justice and mercy, Pope Francis said May 18, the 100th anniversary of the saint's birth.