Orlando Catholic priest among four killed in Palm Bay shooting

Orlando Catholic priest among four killed in Palm Bay shooting

Father Robert Hoeffner, who celebrated his 50th year in the priesthood last year, was allegedly killed by a 24-year-old man named Brandon Kapas on Jan. 28.

Pope Francis creates ‘new’ diocese in China, accepting borders drawn by Beijing

The Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis established the diocese on April 20, 2023, “in the desire to promote the pastoral care of the Lord’s flock.”

Detroit cathedral to unveil long-awaited relics, life-sized statues of 12 apostles

The “Journey with the Saints” pilgrimage marks the latest step in making Detroit’s cathedral an “apostolic center” of arts and culture.

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Catholic church in Istanbul

Two suspects described as members of the Islamic State group have been arrested following the shooting at Santa Maria Church in Istanbul’s Sariyer district.

Pope Francis: Small ideological groups oppose same-sex blessings; Africa a ‘special case’

Pope Francis suggested that the opposition to the Vatican’s approval of nonliturgical blessings for same-sex couples mostly comes from “small ideological groups.”