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The blockade has caused a backlog of more than 300 appointments. Before Wednesday’s vote, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the blockade forced leadership “to confront his obstruction head…

What was formerly the provincial entrance near the basilica has been transformed into a modern and welcoming visitor center, seamlessly connecting visitors to the gift shop and museum galleries. Inside,…

Two Chinese bishops also took part in the 2018 youth synod. Archbishop Paglia, who leads the Vatican academy on life issues, was also added to the list of synod members…

During the hearing on Wednesday, Rep. Jeff Van Drew questioned Garland about the memo, which led to a tense exchange. “Do you agree that traditional Catholics are violent extremists?” Van…

Along with the mantle, the thieves took “small jewelry left by the faithful” during their recent Sept. 8 pilgrimage. Some collection boxes where the faithful deposit their alms were also…

Higueras further accused the saint of being a “chunga,” (a dodgy person as defined by the Spanish Royal Academy: “bad-looking, in poor condition, of poor quality”) because she dedicated herself…

“The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law is deeply shocked and dismayed that more than 30 defenseless citizens of the southeast were abducted in two days in…

Those who spoke to ACN recounted that Christians were “showered with bullets” in the incident. “There are also records of burned houses and destroyed property,” ACN reported. “Hours later, on…

The attacks forced over 10,000 people, including women, children, and elderly, to evacuate their homes, according to the Artsakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This week’s escalation was the first indication…

The secretary general of Caritas Internationalis, Alistair Dutton, said the attack destroyed more than 330 tons of humanitarian aid for Ukrainians. “The mission’s employees were unharmed,” the head of Caritas-Spes…

‘Great possibilities’ “I believe the synod has great possibilities,” O’Malley commented. “Of course, much will depend on us, the members of the Church, if we are willing to work with…

After two years in Africa, three of the five other missionaries Comboni had traveled with had died, and Comboni also became ill. Comboni wrote to his parents: “We will have…