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June 15, 2023

Pope Francis makes first public appearance post-surgery, visits children's ward before discharge from hospital

Pope Francis met Thursday with officials from the Vatican, the medical staff caring for him, and children in the hospital where he is staying.

June 14, 2023

Michigan priest accused of molesting 5-year-old in 1987 gets year in jail

The Rev. Vincent DeLorenzo, 84, has been sentenced to a year in a Michigan jail for attempted criminal sexual conduct under a plea deal.

June 13, 2023

Pope Francis still undergoing respiratory therapy, blood tests normal

Pope Francis, who is still recovering from an abdominal surgery he under went last week, received positive results from his most recent blood tests.

June 13, 2023

German diocese ordered to pay $323K in compensation to former alter boy who was repeatedly abused by priest

A German diocese will have to pay an abuse victim $323,000 after he was repeatedly abused by a priest in the 1970s. The victim is now a 62-year-old man.

June 11, 2023

The Eucharist is a 'miracle of love, hidden in plain sight,' says Rhode Island priest

Fr. Jordan Zajac, a Dominican friar and assistant professor at Providence College in Rhode Island, shared his faith belief that Jesus does not mince words in The Bread of Life Discourse.

June 10, 2023

Doctors urge Pope Francis to skip public prayer, says pontiff is recovering well

Doctors have urged Pope Francis not to lead his regular Angelus public prayer next week to ensure his recovery continues to go well, the Vatican says.

June 9, 2023

Devout Catholic pilgrim becomes heroic 'backpack hero' in France

A contemporary pilgrim on a journey across France's cathedrals became a hero after he used his Catholic faith as a source of strength to confront a man who had stabbed four children.

June 9, 2023

CatholicVote ad campaign rips LA Dodgers for embracing 'vile' Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence drag troupe

CatholicVote will run a TV ahead of the Dodgers game Saturday night that slams the Los Angeles team for inviting an anti-Catholic drag troupe to the team's annual Pride Night.

June 9, 2023

Pope Francis working from hospital in stable recovery after abdominal surgery, Vatican says

Pope Francis is working from Rome's Gemelli Hospital while recovering from surgery, according to Director of the Vatican Press Office Matteo Bruni.

June 8, 2023

California school district backpedals after 'Piss Christ' image riles students, parents

A high school in Goleta, California, backed off including the controversial "Immersion (Piss Christ)" in its curriculum after receiving a letter from the Thomas More Society.