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ā€œThe Most Handsome Priest in the Worldā€ Has Taken Off His Cassock. He Gave a Reason

Alberto Ravagnani, an influencer and former priest from Milan, announced his departure from the clergy due to struggles with celibacy, gaining significant social media attention as 'the most handsome priest'.

Mar 22 • 18:42 UTC
šŸ‡­šŸ‡· Narod.hr
National & Local

Stanić: The New Intervention of St. Joseph

The National Shrine of St. Joseph in Karlovac celebrates its patron's feast day with papal recognition, elevating its national significance amid current societal challenges in Croatia.

Mar 22 • 17:00 UTC
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National & Local

There are sins that a 'ordinary' priest cannot forgive. The priest warned the faithful

A priest emphasizes the importance of confession before Easter, highlighting that certain serious sins cannot be absolved by an ordinary priest.

Mar 21 • 18:50 UTC
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National & Local

The Priest Warned the Faithful About Confession. 'This is Bad'

A priest in Poland has issued a warning to the faithful about the importance of confessing their sins before Easter, sharing advice on how to prepare for the sacrament of reconciliation.

Mar 20 • 04:43 UTC
šŸ‡§šŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lord of the Steps: boy chooses Jesus on the way to the cross theme for his 5th birthday party

In Florianópolis, a boy named Jorge AntÓnio surprised his family by choosing a religious theme centered on the Lord of the Steps for his 5th birthday celebration.

Mar 19 • 19:50 UTC
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National & Local

How often should one confess? Many Poles do it differently than the Church recommends

The article discusses the practices of confession among Poles, noting deviations from the Church's recommendations for frequency and preparation.

Mar 19 • 11:30 UTC
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National & Local

Easter Masses. When to go to church during the holidays?

Easter in 2026 will fall on Sunday, April 5, and Catholic canon law requires attendance at Mass on this day as well as other designated holidays.

Mar 19 • 10:29 UTC
šŸ‡±šŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

Organizations raise alarm about materials on sexual education presented by a Catholic researcher in the Saeima

Several Latvian organizations have expressed concerns regarding sexual education materials presented by a Catholic researcher at a parliamentary committee meeting.

Mar 19 • 09:54 UTC
šŸ‡§šŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Saint Joseph's Day: how is the tradition of writing letters with requests for love, work, and family protection

On Saint Joseph's Day, Catholics in Brazil write letters to request love, work, and family protection, a tradition rooted in old church practices.

Mar 19 • 08:04 UTC
šŸ‡§šŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Frei Gilson's mega Catholic temple to be built on a R$ 22 million plot in South SĆ£o Paulo

Frei Gilson is constructing a sizable religious complex dedicated to contemplation and prayer in South SĆ£o Paulo, funded by donations from believers worldwide.

Mar 18 • 15:00 UTC
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National & Local

Do Not Confess These 'Sins' During Confession. A Known Priest Created a List

A Polish priest has outlined behaviors that Catholics should avoid confessing during the sacrament of reconciliation, emphasizing the importance of internal transformation during Lent.

Mar 18 • 10:07 UTC
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National & Local

Do you have to go to church on Easter? A well-known priest dispels doubts

A popular Polish priest clarifies that not all Catholics are obligated to attend Easter Mass, highlighting exceptions for certain individuals.

Mar 17 • 18:33 UTC
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National & Local

Eucharist at Easter Without Confession. It's Possible, but There’s One Catch

Polish Catholics may receive communion on Easter Sunday without prior confession under certain conditions, though those who have committed mortal sins are still advised to confess beforehand.

Mar 16 • 20:27 UTC
šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ Il Giornale
National & Local

The Latin Mass Divides Thiel and the Traditionalists

Peter Thiel's recent arrival in Rome and his planned events have sparked tension between him and traditionalists within the Vatican.

Mar 16 • 11:00 UTC
šŸ‡øšŸ‡° Postoj
National & Local

New Record from John Paul II’s Visit to Poland in 1979 / The Myth of Cardinal Casaroli and the Power of Catholicism Against Tyranny

The article recounts an interview with Cardinal Agostino Casaroli regarding his involvement in Pope John Paul II's visit to Poland in 1979 and the impact of Catholicism on resisting tyranny.

Mar 15 • 11:57 UTC
šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡Ø El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Holy Week Holiday 2026: These are the days off that Ecuador will have

Ecuador's Holy Week holiday schedule for 2026 includes several important religious observances and days off for the population.

Mar 14 • 14:00 UTC
šŸ‡§šŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Friends, family, and Catholic faithful bid farewell to Friar Enoque in PoƧo Redondo

Friar Enoque Salvador, who passed away at the age of 83, was honored in a farewell ceremony attended by family, friends, and local Catholic faithful in PoƧo Redondo.

Mar 14 • 13:09 UTC
šŸ‡¶šŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

Pope Francis: Christians who ignite wars should go to confession

Pope Francis urged Christian political leaders who instigate wars to examine their conscience and consider whether they truly follow Christ's teachings.

Mar 13 • 15:28 UTC
šŸ‡µšŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tomasz P. Terlikowski: Totem and meme. What happened to the memory of John Paul II

The article discusses the complex legacy of Pope John Paul II and the critical discourse surrounding his actions related to the scandal of priest pedophilia.

Mar 13 • 09:30 UTC
šŸ‡­šŸ‡· Narod.hr
National & Local

State Church

The article discusses the concept of Serbian imperialism as linked to the historical role of the Orthodox Church in the region, particularly in relation to Croatia.

Mar 13 • 05:40 UTC
šŸ‡©šŸ‡Ŗ SZ
National & Local

Pro and Con: Should there be an entrance fee for Cologne Cathedral?

The discussion around potentially charging an entrance fee for the Cologne Cathedral raises significant ethical and religious concerns.

Mar 12 • 11:00 UTC
šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡Ŗ Postimees
National & Local

Gwen Stefani experienced a spiritual revelation, she claims, when she became a mother for the last time at 44

Gwen Stefani shared her experience of a spiritual revelation before becoming pregnant for the third and final time at 44 years old.

Mar 11 • 16:00 UTC
šŸ‡­šŸ‡· Narod.hr
National & Local

The Synod published the final report of the study group on women in the Church

The Synod's Secretariat has released the final report of Study Group No. 5 regarding the participation of women in the life and leadership of the Church.

Mar 10 • 16:00 UTC
šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ Il Giornale
National & Local

"The school is secular". And the Madonna of San Luca in Bologna is left outside

The debate in Italy centers around the secular nature of schools, particularly regarding the exclusion of religious symbols like the Madonna of San Luca, highlighting tensions between traditional Catholic values and modern secularism.

Mar 10 • 12:24 UTC
šŸ‡­šŸ‡· Narod.hr
National & Local

Jonjić: Tuđman revealed that Croatian nationalism and Catholicism are the main enemies of Belgrade

Historian Tomislav Jonjić discusses the historical perspective of Croatian nationalism and its opposition to Belgrade's influence as highlighted by Franjo Tuđman.

Mar 7 • 19:15 UTC
šŸ‡¦šŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mama Antula: who she was and what prayer to say to ask for her help

Mama Antula, recognized as the first Argentine saint, is celebrated for her role in promoting Christianity in colonial Argentina and was declared a saint by Pope Francis in 2024.

Mar 7 • 09:24 UTC
šŸ‡øšŸ‡° DennĆ­k N
National & Local

About the old magazine NovÔ žena

This article discusses the magazine NovÔ žena, aimed at educating and empowering Slovak women in the interwar period.

Mar 6 • 16:00 UTC
šŸ‡§šŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Penitential Walk to be held on Sunday in Salvador; archdiocese expects over 300,000 faithful

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

Mar 6 • 13:06 UTC
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National & Local

New religious education curriculum in schools. Bishops decided

The Polish Bishops' Conference has announced the approval of a new curriculum for religious education in schools, emphasizing the systematic teaching of Roman Catholicism and Christianity.

Mar 4 • 12:35 UTC
šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ Il Giornale
National & Local

I, an Iranian converted to Catholicism. I will return to my country without hiding anymore

The article tells the story of Soheil S., a young Iranian who faced imprisonment for converting to Catholicism and now expresses hope for returning to a free Iran.

Mar 3 • 11:00 UTC
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World

The Pope Plans Significant Visits to Africa and Europe

Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on historic visits to Algeria and several European countries in April, marking the first time a pope has visited the North African Muslim country.

Feb 25 • 14:48 UTC
šŸ‡«šŸ‡· France24
World

Pope Leo to visit Algeria, a first in papal history, on packed Africa tour

Pope Leo XIV is set to make a historic visit to Algeria in April, marking the first papal visit to the North African nation as part of a broader tour of Africa.

Feb 25 • 13:07 UTC
šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡ø El Mundo
National & Local

Pope Leo XIV will visit Spain from June 6 to 12

Pope Leo XIV is set to make an apostolic visit to Spain from June 6 to 12, 2026, marking the first papal visit to the country in fifteen years.

Feb 25 • 11:27 UTC
šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡ø El PaĆ­s
National & Local

Fasting with Beer: The Drink Created by Monks during Lent and Three Spanish Brands to Discover It

The article explores the historical origins of Doppelbock beer, created by Bavarian monks during Lent, and its contemporary relevance in Spain.

Feb 25 • 04:25 UTC
šŸ‡©šŸ‡Ŗ SZ
National & Local

Current Lexicon: What is the Heart of Jesus Order?

The article discusses the Heart of Jesus Order, its founding, and its mission in society.

Feb 24 • 15:36 UTC
šŸ‡§šŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ultratraditionalist Catholics Test Leo XIV, Who Wavers

The ultratraditionalist Catholic group Society of St. Pius X plans to ordain bishops without papal permission, putting Pope Leo XIV in a challenging position ahead of a July 1 deadline.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡Ŗ Postimees
National & Local

Miguel Angel Arata Rosenthal, Knight of Tartu Star: Together We Can Achieve More Than Alone

In a recent ceremony celebrating Estonia's 108th anniversary, Miguel Angel Arata Rosenthal, a priest from Chile and school administrator, received the Tartu Star honor for his contributions to education and community service.

Feb 24 • 08:32 UTC
šŸ‡øšŸ‡° Postoj
National & Local

Finnish Bishop / Masses are full, we have to rent churches from Lutherans. Many people come to the church because they need a family

Finnish Bishop Raimo Goyarrola highlights the growing interest in Catholicism amid increasing attendance in a context where the Catholic Church represents a small minority.

Feb 23 • 17:37 UTC
šŸ‡©šŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

400,000 will visit the earthly remains of Francis of Assisi

Around 400,000 pilgrims are expected to visit the remains of Francis of Assisi during a special exhibition at his basilica in Assisi, Italy, marking the 800th anniversary of his death.

Feb 23 • 10:17 UTC
šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ Il Giornale
National & Local

The miracle of Assisi: 20,000 pilgrims for the sacred remains of Francis

Assisi hosted a remarkable influx of 20,000 pilgrims for the first public exhibition of St. Francis' remains during Lent, marking the 800th anniversary of his death.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
šŸ‡øšŸ‡Ŗ Aftonbladet
National & Local

Relics of Saints Displayed for the First Time

The public in Assisi can now view the 800-year-old remains of Saint Francis of Assisi for the first time since his death in 1226.

Feb 22 • 18:44 UTC
šŸ‡§šŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Italy displays the remains of Saint Francis of Assisi for the first time

Italy is publicly exhibiting the remains of Saint Francis of Assisi for the first time on the 800th anniversary of his death.

Feb 22 • 18:05 UTC
šŸ‡¦šŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Exhibiting the remains of Saint Francis of Assisi, the most popular saint of Italy, 800 years after his death

The remains of Saint Francis of Assisi, one of the most revered saints in Catholicism, are being exhibited in Assisi 800 years after his death, with significant public interest evident by over 400,000 reservations.

Feb 22 • 14:18 UTC
šŸ‡°šŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The remains of Saint Francis of Assisi, a Catholic saint, unveiled to the public for the first time in 800 years

The remains of Saint Francis of Assisi are publicly displayed for the first time, drawing significant interest and concerns from residents.

Feb 22 • 13:02 UTC
šŸ‡ŖšŸ‡ø El Mundo
National & Local

This was the twenty-something mathematician Quentin Deranque, a devout Catholic and nationalist who was killed by leftist ultras causing a political schism in France

Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old Catholic nationalist, was killed during a protest against a left-leaning MEP, becoming a symbol of escalating political violence in France.

Feb 22 • 11:56 UTC
šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Saint Francis of Assisi’s Skeleton Goes on Public Display for First Time

Saint Francis of Assisi’s skeleton is being displayed to the public for the first time at the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, drawing significant interest from visitors.

Feb 22 • 10:08 UTC
šŸ‡®šŸ‡¹ Il Giornale
National & Local

In Lent, fasting does not concern food but words: 'let's disarm them' so as not to hurt our neighbor

The article discusses the significance of Lent, emphasizing that fasting should focus on our words rather than food to prevent hurting others.

Feb 22 • 09:00 UTC
šŸ‡³šŸ‡“ NRK
National & Local

The bones of Francis of Assisi will be exhibited for the first time

The bones of Saint Francis of Assisi will be displayed to the public for the first time, attracting many pilgrims to the small town of Assisi in Italy.

Feb 22 • 05:46 UTC
šŸ‡øšŸ‡° Postoj
National & Local

Converted to Catholicism / I was Evangelical, but I prayed the rosary, read mystics, and went on pilgrimages. I lived a double life

Jozef Ďanovský, a clinical psychologist in Slovakia, recounts his spiritual journey from being a Presbyterian to converting to Catholicism, highlighting his inner conflicts and the emotional challenges he faced.

Feb 21 • 17:24 UTC
šŸ‡©šŸ‡Ŗ FAZ
National & Local

Society of Saint Pius X vs. Vatican: Is there a break with Rome coming?

The traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) is escalating its tensions with the Vatican by rejecting dialogue and insisting on their own ordinations, which positions their conflict as a survival strategy.

Feb 21 • 15:33 UTC

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