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Vatican launches a “task force” to help bishops prevent, address clerical sexual abuse

“Fatima” film tells true story of children who received Marian apparitions

Pope cancels schedule for second consecutive day because of a bad cold

Pope Francis to Global Catholic Climate Movement: Be greener!

Pope to people who fight abuse: Maybe they'll send a hitman, but keep working

'Worship of initiatives' is replacing faith, Pope Francis warns priests

In a message Thursday, Pope Francis criticized placing so much importance on Church programs that the essential teachings of the faith are lost. The ... More Info...

Vatican City implements health measures over coronavirus

The Vatican has implemented special health measures and canceled some events as more than 500 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Italy. More Info...

Bishops propose Arab World Youth Day for Middle East Catholics

Bishops from the Middle East have proposed a regional youth gathering similar to World Youth Day for young Catholics from Syria to Somalia. More Info...

Pope Francis sick as Coronavirus spreads and markets fall

Pope Francis is making headlines because he has a cold. The illness coincides with an outbreak of Coronavirus in Italy. While the Pope does not ... More Info...

Vatican launches task force to implement 'Vos estis' and 2011 abuse guidelines

The Vatican has created a task force to help under-resourced bishops' conferences enact guidelines on the protection of minors and the pope's 2019 ... More Info...

Pope Francis works from home for second day

Pope Francis postponed his official audiences for Friday, but maintained his private meeting schedule at his residence in Vatican City. The decision ... More Info...

Can Catholics eat meatless meat during Lent?

Here's a question for you! Can Catholics eat meatless meat, like the Impossible Burger or Beyond Meat Burger during Lent? How about "Clean Meat?" More Info...

3 important goals of Lent: What are they?

How do you find meaning in Lent? Each year this holy season falls more and more into the realm of the usual routine and less about discovering ... More Info...

Great tips for fasting during Lent from Dr. Denton

When we fast, we live largely on fluids. In doing so we are given the cleansing, perfect touch of God. In our separation from the consumable bounties ... More Info...

First Sunday of Lent: Entering into the Desert in Jesus

Let us welcome Lent. In so doing, we will receive the much needed grace it offers and be made ready to celebrate the Resurrection. Let us ... More Info...

Lenten Recipes and the Whys of 'Fish Eaters'

The fish was one of the most important Christian symbols of the early Church. In a political and religious climate often fatal to them, the fish was ... More Info...

Wear black to protest anti-Christian violence, Nigerian Catholics told

The bishops of Nigeria have told the nation's Catholics to wear black on Ash Wednesday to protest the ongoing persecution of Christians in the country. More Info...

Infant boy removed from ventilator after controversial 'brain stem death' ruling

Despite his parents' protests that he showed "signs of life," a four-month old boy who was severely brain damaged was legally declared dead and has ... More Info...

Florida man tackles deacon during anticipated Mass

It took ten parishioners to restrain Thomas Eisel after he attacked a deacon during an anticipated Mass on Saturday. More Info...

Pope Francis names 4 new bishops for US dioceses

Pope Francis has appointed four new bishops to serve in American dioceses. The appointments, announced Thursday, include three new auxiliary bishops ... More Info...

'Slight' sickness keeps Pope Francis close to home, Vatican says

Pope Francis did not attend a scheduled meeting with Rome priests Thursday morning due to a "slight indisposition," a Vatican spokesman said. More Info...

Who Needs Lent? I do.

Lent is an invitation of God's grace, which, if we enter into with our entire person, can draw us, especially at its' closure, into a deeper embrace ... More Info...

Let Us Love God As We Ought And As He Deserves - Part II

[Let me begin Part II of this post by repeating the ending of Part I. You can read Part I in its entirety here.] Let our boldness continue by ... More Info...

One powerful Lenten message that you must read this year

Lent brings the death and resurrection of the Lord more insistently into the horizon of our lives. Before the Lord, we are all weak and needy, ... More Info...

3 fish recipes perfect for Lenten Fridays!

Are you anticipating running out of ideas for delicious and healthy dinner options each Friday evening? Have no fear! Catholic Online is here! More Info...

Daily Readings for Saturday, February 29, 2020

Reading 1: Isaiah 58:9-14, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 86:1-6, Gospel: Luke 5:27-32 More Info...

Daily Readings for Friday, February 28, 2020

Reading 1: Isaiah 58:1-9, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:18-19, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:3-6, Gospel: Matthew 9:14-15 More Info...

Daily Readings for Friday, February 28, 2020

Reading 1: Isaiah 58:1-9, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:18-19, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:3-6, Gospel: Matthew 9:14-15 More Info...

Daily Readings for Thursday, February 27, 2020

Reading 1: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1:6, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1:1-4, Gospel: Luke 9:22-25 More Info...

Daily Readings for Thursday, February 27, 2020

Reading 1: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1:6, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1:1-4, Gospel: Luke 9:22-25 More Info...

Daily Readings for Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Reading 1: Joel 2:12-18, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:17, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:12-14, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:3-6, Gospel: Matthew ... More Info...

Daily Readings for Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Reading 1: Joel 2:12-18, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:17, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:12-14, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:3-6, Gospel: Matthew ... More Info...

Daily Readings for Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Reading 1: James 4:1-10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 55:23, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 55:7-11, Gospel: Mark 9:30-37 More Info...

Daily Readings for Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Reading 1: James 4:1-10, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 55:23, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 55:7-11, Gospel: Mark 9:30-37 More Info...

Daily Readings for Monday, February 24, 2020

Reading 1: James 3:13-18, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19:15, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19:8-10, Gospel: Mark 9:14-29 More Info...

Daily Readings for Monday, February 24, 2020

Reading 1: James 3:13-18, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19:15, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 19:8-10, Gospel: Mark 9:14-29 More Info...

Daily Readings for Sunday, February 23, 2020

Reading 1: Leviticus 19:17-18, Reading 1: Leviticus 19:1-2, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103:12-13, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103:10, Responsorial ... More Info...

Daily Readings for Sunday, February 23, 2020

Reading 1: Leviticus 19:17-18, Reading 1: Leviticus 19:1-2, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103:12-13, Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 103:10, Responsorial ... More Info...