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Will these African Americans be canonized?
Aug 13, 2022Among the many Black men and women who have been declared saints in the Catholic Church, not one of them — yet — has been American. But that does not mean there aren’t numerous good candidates for the first African-American saint in the Church’s history.
Victim of Bishop Zanchetta: ‘Don't turn your back on us; we didn’t deserve such treatment’
Aug 13, 2022Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta of Oran, Argentina, was found guilty of abuse and sentenced to prison in March, but in July he served his sentence under house arrest.
Arrests made in Nigeria Pentecost massacre
Aug 12, 2022One of those arrested in the killing of 40 people is a high-ranking member of Islamic State, authorities said.
As Muslims in Albuquerque grieve murders, U.S. bishops offer sympathy and support
Aug 12, 2022Catholic leaders have offered prayer and support following the murders of four Muslim men in Albuquerque.
Persecuted bishop in Nicaragua tells faithful to overcome evil with good
Aug 12, 2022Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, who has been under house for eight days, called on the faithful not to be afraid because evil never prevails.
Catholic parish in Nigeria struggles to feed thousands uprooted by violent attacks
Aug 12, 2022From May 1 to June 30, 70 unarmed persons across Benue State in north-central Nigeria were killed in attacks by Fulani herdsmen, a Catholic bishop says.
Germany denies refuge to Christian convert from Iran
Aug 12, 2022The European Court of Human Rights has dismissed the case of an Iranian convert to Christianity, who is appealing his deportation from Germany back to Iran, on the grounds of religious freedom.
The history behind the persecution of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua
Aug 12, 2022How did the Central American country come to such a crisis?
In phone call, Zelenskyy thanks Pope Francis for praying for Ukraine
In Rome, a setback for Father Vincent Capodanno sainthood cause
What is the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life?
Pope Francis: The desire for ‘eternal youth’ and ‘unlimited well-being’ is delusional conceit
Cardinal Tomko, oldest living cardinal, dead at 98
Will these African Americans be canonized?
As Muslims in Albuquerque grieve murders, U.S. bishops offer sympathy and support
Salman Rushdie attacked at lecture in New York
Bishops urge passage of bill that would give same sentences to crack and powder cocaine offenders
Olivia Newton-John attended Catholic Mass, said ‘favorite prayer’ daily
Victim of Bishop Zanchetta: ‘Don't turn your back on us; we didn’t deserve such treatment’
Persecuted bishop in Nicaragua tells faithful to overcome evil with good
The history behind the persecution of the Catholic Church in Nicaragua
Bishops of Mexico stand in solidarity with Nicaragua ‘at a time of profound suffering’
Historian: Church did not give ‘carte blanche’ for mistreatment of indigenous in Americas
A ‘non-binary’ Joan of Arc? Theater's spin on Catholic heroine stirs backlash
Germany denies refuge to Christian convert from Iran
Why the world’s largest cross and its custodians are under imminent threat in Spain
Majority of German Catholics don't like Church being against abortion, poll finds
Spanish shrine where Our Lady of Fatima appeared to Sister Lucía is falling into ruin
Cardinal Zen to stand trial in September over role with pro-democracy fund
Indian cardinal denies cover-up to shield bishop charged with fathering a child
Chinese embassy shares anti-Catholic cartoon amid Pelosi visit to Taiwan
Australian bill would allow legalization of assisted suicide, euthanasia in territories
Indian archbishop asked to resign over escalating liturgical dispute
Arrests made in Nigeria Pentecost massacre
Catholic parish in Nigeria struggles to feed thousands uprooted by violent attacks
New leader of African bishops conference says ‘greatness is service’
Casualties reported after attack on church inauguration in Syria
Nigerian priest: Federal government has refused to help regarding abductions, killings
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Why the world’s largest cross and its custodians are under imminent threat in Spain
Aug 12, 2022In a move that could destroy the largest cross in the world, Spain’s government wants to turn the world’s longest basilica into a “museum of the horrors of Franco.”
Bishops urge passage of bill that would give same sentences to crack and powder cocaine offenders
Aug 11, 2022Legislation passed in the House of Representatives would eliminate a disparity in federal sentencing the bishops say has a disproportionate effect on Black people.
Cardinal Zen to stand trial in September over role with pro-democracy fund
Aug 11, 2022Cardinal Joseph Zen is set to stand trial next month, along with four other people, in connection to his role as a trustee of a pro-democracy legal fund.
Olivia Newton-John attended Catholic Mass, said ‘favorite prayer’ daily
Aug 11, 2022She began reciting the prayer after she became pregnant with her only child in 1986. In recent years she was spotted at Mass at a seminary in California.
Religious freedom objections to mandatory health care coverage part of broader lawsuit
Aug 11, 2022Religious freedom violations are among the claims of a federal lawsuit challenging mandatory “preventive care” coverage in employee health plans. But the lawsuit’s other challenges to federal rule-making could have far-reaching consequences.
Majority of German Catholics don't like Church being against abortion, poll finds
Aug 11, 2022According to a new representative poll, 58% of German Catholics do not like "the fact that the Pope and the Church speak out against abortions."
Spanish shrine where Our Lady of Fatima appeared to Sister Lucía is falling into ruin
Aug 11, 2022The place where Our Lady called for the first Saturday devotion needs urgent reconstruction work.
Catholic schools’ free lunch funds jeopardized by Biden LGBT rule change
Aug 10, 2022A reinterpreted discrimination ban puts pressure on schools not aligned with the Biden administration’s LGBTQ agenda that rely on federal funds to feed students from low-income households.
Britney Spears clarifies she asked for a Catholic church wedding: ‘I don’t like being called a liar’
Aug 10, 2022The American pop star has more to say about wanting to be married in a Catholic church.
Bishops of Mexico stand in solidarity with Nicaragua ‘at a time of profound suffering’
Aug 10, 2022The dictatorship of President Daniel Ortega in recent weeks has threatened the Church in Nicaragua's freedom of speech and religion.
Indian cardinal denies cover-up to shield bishop charged with fathering a child
Aug 10, 2022Cardinal Oswald Gracias denies allegations he attempted to arrange for a fake paternity test for a scandal-plagued bishop accused of secretly fathering a child.
What is the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life?
Aug 10, 2022A controversy over a book and statements made on Twitter has recently drawn increased attention to the Vatican's Pontifical Academy for Life.
