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600,000 sign up for Pope Leo’s Paris Mass as organizers expand route

The French bishops' conference is still short more than 21 million euros to cover the cost of Pope Leo's Sept. 25–28 visit. Meanwhile, demand for the Paris Mass forced a major expansion of the route.

800 years after St. Francis’ death, new digital project preserves his basilica for years to come

Preserving Assisi is dedicated to safeguarding the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, using 27,000 photographs, 3D surveys, and immersive tours.

Renowned exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth’s 7 lessons on actions of the devil

On the 10th anniversary of his death, a recollection of the renowned Italian exorcist’s lessons about the devil.

German bishop backs married priests ahead of bishops’ assembly

Auxiliary Bishop Josef Graf of Regensburg said the Church could ordain married men of proven faith while affirming the value of celibacy and rejecting women's ordination.

Capuchin bishops reflect on dual calling as friars and diocesan shepherds

At a gathering in Assisi, Italy, prelates considered how prayer, poverty, and closeness to the people can shape their governance and pastoral care of dioceses.

UK Parliament rejects assisted suicide bill

“The true measure of a compassionate society is its willingness to support people through difficult circumstances rather than encouraging them to end their lives,” Archbishop John Sherrington said.

Why St. Nicholas of Tolentino is the patron of souls in purgatory

For St. Nicholas of Tolentino, the Catholic imperative to pray for the dead was made very real to him when a deceased friend appeared to him asking for prayers.

A doctor and a biologist in Spain embrace life as consecrated virgins

In a special rite, the women embraced a life of consecrated virginity for the sake of Christ and service to his Church.

Liechtenstein parliament backs abortion initiative, but prince has the last word

The tiny European principality’s hereditary prince has announced he will block the measure, setting up a constitutional standoff.

German bishop voices ‘great concern’ after historic AfD victory in state election

Bishop Gerhard Feige called for respect for human dignity as Cardinal Gerhard Müller said bishops should not put their “spiritual authority onto the scales.”