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Father Romeu da Fonte, the oldest active priest in the Archdiocese of Olinda and Recife, passed away at the age of 96.

The new Archbishop of Prague, Stanislav Přibyl, emphasizes the need for structural changes within the Litoměřice diocese while preparing to lead the Prague archdiocese amidst ongoing challenges with church and state relations.

On World Poetry Day, the charity organization "MISSION" of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens launches a unique campaign intertwining Greek poetry with humanitarian values.

José Luis Rodríguez de Anda, a priest from the Archdiocese of Tijuana, was found dead in a motel room, reportedly having been missing for a week prior.

The Archdiocese of Belém is celebrating Saint Joseph's Day with various religious activities across local parishes.

Fortaleza's Archdiocese has a special schedule of masses and processions to celebrate Saint Joseph's Day, a significant cultural and religious event in Ceará.

A mother from New Orleans is suing the local archdiocese following the suicide of her son, who was expelled from school after an incident of bullying.

The II Pastoral Synod of the Archdiocese of Krakow was officially inaugurated by Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś, expressing a mix of joy and fear regarding the responsibilities ahead.

The Archdiocese of Guayaquil has expressed condolences for the death of Father Alfonso Avilés, who died while trying to save a drowning altar boy, and also addressed the disappearance of Father Pedro Anzoategui following the incident.

Former nuns and the Archdiocese of Burgos are in conflict over claims about the poor condition of a convent, with the Archdiocese citing significant deterioration and the nuns defending the condition in which they left it.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Monsignor Jefferson Santos Pinheiro as the new auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Aracaju.

The Archdiocese of Burgos has discovered that the Santa Clara convent in Belorado was left in a deteriorated state by the expelled nuns, with significant items missing following their eviction.

A study reveals that the Archdiocese of Paderborn has seen significantly more cases of sexual abuse than previously reported, with hundreds of clergy and victims involved and a systematic cover-up.

A study reveals that the Archdiocese of Paderborn has significantly more cases of sexual abuse than previously known, involving 210 alleged offenders and 489 victims from 1941 to 2002.

Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś urges clergy and laypeople to actively participate in the upcoming II Pastoral Synod of the Archdiocese of Krakow by rejuvenating the faith within their communities.

The Celebra João Pessoa 2026 event, organized by the Archdiocese of Paraíba, is set for August 1 and will feature Instituto Hesed as the main attraction for Catholic faithful.

The Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Nazareth begins its annual visit to the episcopal regions of the Archdiocese of Belém this weekend, starting on March 14.

The Lithuanian Foreign Minister emphasized the need to eliminate Russian influence from the Orthodox Archdiocese, highlighting concerns about national security.

Lithuanian officials emphasize the need to eliminate Russian influence from the local Orthodox Church, which they claim remains dependent on the Moscow Patriarchate.

The Penitential Walk in Salvador, Brazil, is expected to gather over 300,000 participants this Sunday, showcasing a significant public display of faith.

The Day of Archives celebrates the presentation of valuable historical manuscripts from the former Altomünster Monastery, recently rediscovered by the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising.

The Archdiocese of Milan is promoting an event in favor of voting 'no' on a constitutional referendum concerning the separation of judicial careers.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Aparecida undergoes a leadership transition with the appointment of Dom Mário Antônio da Silva as the new archbishop, following the official announcement by Pope Leo XIV.

Father Edson Menezes da Silva has been appointed as the new vicar-general of the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia, expressing his commitment to serve as a bridge between presbyters and the Cardinal.

Dom Orlando Brandes celebrated the appointment of Dom Mário Antônio da Silva as the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Aparecida at a mass held at the National Shrine of Our Lady Aparecida.

Dom Mário Antônio da Silva has been appointed as the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Aparecida (SP) by Pope Leo XIV, expressing a spirit of obedience and gratitude for the opportunity.

Father Edson Menezes has been appointed as the new vicar general of the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia, announced during a Mass by Archbishop Dom Sergio da Rocha.

The Archdiocese of Guadalajara criticized priest José Dolores Aguayo González for his inappropriate intervention in the case of Rubén Oseguera González, known as 'El Menchito', the son of a notorious cartel leader.

Dom José Fortes Palau has officially assumed the role of archbishop of the Archdiocese of Sorocaba, marking the end of a nine-month vacancy.

The Archdiocese of Aparecida in São Paulo is expected to announce a new archbishop to replace Dom Orlando Brandes, who is retiring.

The Catholic Church in Brazil is preparing for the appointment of a new archbishop for the Archdiocese of Aparecida following the retirement of Dom Orlando Brandes, a decision seen as strategically significant due to the city's religious and cultural importance.

A fake bishop conducted an unauthorized baptism at the Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos chapel in Recife, prompting the Archdiocese to denounce the act as seriously illegal.

Father Kim Soo-chang, a senior priest of the Archdiocese of Seoul, has passed away on the 23rd at the age of 90.

The Santarém Archdiocese is hosting an opening Mass for the 2026 Fraternity Campaign, focusing on housing issues and community engagement.

Residents of Z Osiedla Maltańskiego are being displaced as the Archdiocese of Poznań sells land to a developer planning to construct 2,000 apartments, raising concerns about their future.

The Archdiocese of Teresina launched the Fraternity Campaign 2026 focusing on dignified housing as a fundamental human right.

The Archdiocese of São Sebastião of Rio de Janeiro has challenged the use of Christian and family symbols in cultural expressions deemed offensive, in response to a recent samba parade.

The Archdiocese of São Luís do Maranhão will launch the Fraternity Campaign 2026 on February 21 at Castelinho, focusing on housing as a fundamental right.

Ash Wednesday marks the end of Carnival and the beginning of Lent in Belém, Brazil, with various mass celebrations across the archdiocese.

A trans couple in Corrientes, Argentina, made history by marrying in a church, prompting the local archdiocese to consider sanctions against the friar who officiated the ceremony.

A trans couple married in a Catholic church in Corrientes faces annulment of their marriage by the Archdiocese due to canonical validity issues.

A trans couple's wedding in a church in Corrientes, Argentina, has ignited a significant controversy involving the priest who officiated the ceremony and the local Archdiocese.

The Archdiocese of Teresina announced the mass schedule for Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent with rituals involving the imposition of ashes.

The Archdiocese of Fortaleza is leading special Ash Wednesday ceremonies to mark the start of Lent, featuring various mass times throughout the city.

The Archdiocese of Santarém has announced the schedule for Ash Wednesday services, marking the beginning of Lent for the Catholic Church in Brazil.

In Poznań, the Archdiocese has sold a housing estate, forcing residents to vacate for a new development, amid accusations of neglect from the local government.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Monsignor José Sílvio de Brito as the auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Natal, fulfilling a request from Archbishop Dom João Santos Cardoso.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul celebrated the 1500th 'Mass for National Reconciliation and Unity' as a symbol of ongoing prayers for peace between North and South Korea over the past 31 years.

Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans has begun a series of meetings with survivors of clergy sexual abuse as part of a settlement deal related to the archdiocese's bankruptcy case.

The Pastoral Land Commission (CPT) of the Archdiocese of Santarém is launching the film 'Women Who Sustain the Amazon' to highlight the voices of women living in the Amazon territories.