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Pope Francis lauds Belgian king who chose to abdicate rather than sign abortion law
The pope also expressed hope that the sainthood cause for King Baudouin, who ruled as King of the Belgians from... Read more
Pope Francis in Belgium: ‘Crisis of faith’ in the West requires a return to the Gospel
The pope addressed more than 2,500 priests, deacons, religious sisters, seminarians, catechists, and bishops gathered inside the National Basilica of... Read more
Pope Francis urges professors to ‘seek the truth’ in visit to 600-year-old Belgian university
The pope addressed academics at KU Leuven, a Belgian Catholic research university, on Friday afternoon to mark the 600th anniversary... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis meets king and queen of Belgium at Laeken Castle
King Philippe ascended the Belgian throne in 2013 and holds the title “Rex Catholicissimus,” or “(Most) Catholic Majesty.” Read more
In Belgium, Pope Francis says ‘Church should be ashamed’ of clerical abuse
Speaking before approximately 300 dignitaries, the pope remarked that child abuse is “a scourge that the Church is tackling resolutely... Read more
Catholic Church elevated in Estonia: Pope Francis creates Diocese of Tallinn
The Vatican made the announcement on Sept. 26, coinciding with the start of the pope’s apostolic journey to Luxembourg and... Read more
In a secularized Luxembourg, Pope Francis tells Catholics to evangelize Europe
Before flying to the neighboring country of Belgium on the afternoon of Sept. 26, the 87-year-old pope spent one day... Read more
Catholics celebrate first feast day of Our Lady of Walsingham in England
The feast day of Our Lady of Walsingham was celebrated today for the first time in England. Read more
Padre Pio spoke languages he didn’t know: the gift of xenoglossia
Various historical testimonies document that the beloved St. Pio of Pietrelcina, whose feast day is celebrated Sept. 23, had the... Read more
Padre Pio: 13 facts about the saint to know and share
On Sept. 23, the Church celebrates one of the most popular Catholic saints of the 20th century — St. Pio... Read more
Catholic group calls for end to modern-day slavery, trafficking on UK fishing boats
Last month, BBC One Scotland aired “Disclosure: Slavery at Sea,” which accuses the Scottish fishing company TN Trawlers of modern-day... Read more
Medjugorje: What Catholics should know about the alleged Marian apparitions
More than 40 million pilgrims from around the world have flocked to the small village named Medjugorje since 1981. Read more
UK bishops warn new Public Order Act unfairly affects people of faith
Bishops of England and Wales have condemned legislation relating to prayer outside abortion clinics, saying it represents a step backward... Read more
St. Januarius’ blood liquefies in Naples on his feast day
The archbishop of Naples recalled that Sept. 19 marks the anniversary of St. Januarius’ martyrdom more than 1,700 years ago. Read more
Catholic manifesto calls on faithful to act coherently in the face of societal crisis
The Congress of Catholics and Public Life has issued a manifesto that calls on Catholics to offer solid foundations to... Read more
Everything you need to know about the miracle of liquefaction of the blood of St. Januarius
On Sept. 19 and on two other occasions each year the blood of St. Januarius usually liquifies — a miraculous... Read more
PHOTOS: La Verna in Tuscany marks 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ stigmata
Crowds gathered on Sept, 17 in the Casentino Valley in Italy for the 800th anniversary celebration of St. Francis of... Read more
What has the Catholic Church said about Medjugorje? A timeline
The head of the Vatican’s doctrine office will hold a press conference Thursday about the “spiritual experience” at the Marian... Read more
Deadly floods in Central Europe damage famous monasteries, seminary
Severe flooding across Central Europe has caused widespread damage to historic monasteries and seminaries, with over 20 deaths reported. Read more
Robert Bellarmine, the saint who defended the Church with charity
The Church on Sept. 17 celebrates St. Robert Bellarmine, a Jesuit and a cardinal who used his incredible intellect to... Read more
