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Religious freedom advocates warn that church closures are ‘wrong direction’ for Algeria
The closure of several Christian churches in Algeria, as well as court convictions of Christians for undermining Muslim beliefs, are causes for concern, a United States religious freedom watchdog warns.
Pro-life bell blessed by Pope Francis tours Poland
The “Voice of the Unborn” bell honors the 42 million children aborted annually worldwide.
Vatican cardinal: Europeans must ‘reawaken consciences’ after abortion vote
Cardinal Sandri said the vote marked “a dangerous anthropological drift.”
Pope Francis: God ‘weaves our history’
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that the dramatic conversion of St. Paul should remind us that God has a plan for our lives.
Massive pro-life demonstrations to be organized in Spain
The Assembly of Associations for Life, Freedom and Dignity, consisting of more than 140 civil society organizations in Spain, met on June 22 and announced massive demonstrations against pro-abortion and euthanasia laws of the current government, which was formed by a far-left coalition between the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) and Podemos.
Charter ahead of international summit affirms religious freedom "for Everyone, Everywhere, All the Time"
Ahead of the International Religious Freedom Summit 2021 (IRF Summit), co-chairs Samuel Brownback and Katrina Lantos Swett, along with the Summit’s over 70 partner organizations around the world, have issued a Charter of Religious Freedom, calling for the protection of the universal human rights of religion and conscience "for Everyone, Everywhere, All the Time."
‘Gender transition’ regret deserves a voice, says former patient
New York woman Grace Lidinsky-Smith said she regrets going through “gender transition” surgery, in a June 25 essay for Newsweek.
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Springfield bishop appoints co-chairs of sex abuse task force
The bishop of Springfield in Massachusetts has announced the appointment of two social workers to lead an independent task force responding to sex abuse.
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Vatican cardinal: Europeans must ‘reawaken consciences’ after abortion vote
Pope Francis: God ‘weaves our history’
Pope Francis thanks Benedict XVI on his 70th ordination anniversary
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul 2021
Pope Francis: Saints Peter and Paul found freedom in Christ
Charter ahead of international summit affirms religious freedom "for Everyone, Everywhere, All the Time"
‘Gender transition’ regret deserves a voice, says former patient
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Springfield bishop appoints co-chairs of sex abuse task force
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Biden's DC parish says it will not deny Communion
Bishop Barron: True dialogue impossible if Catholic Dems won’t protect babies who survive abortion
Canadian bishops, Indigenous leaders will meet with pope in December
Indigenous leaders condemn recent vandalism of churches in Canada
Anarchy and chaos must never again be the protagonists in Colombia, bishops urge
Church in Venezuela calls for a day of prayer and fasting for the liberation of the country
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‘No more violence!’ cries bishop after crime wave in Mexican border town
Pro-life bell blessed by Pope Francis tours Poland
Massive pro-life demonstrations to be organized in Spain
Catholic bishop offers apology ‘from the heart’ as abuse survivors await recognition from order
Activist: China’s ‘killing’ of Hong Kong paper has ‘serious implications’ for religious liberty
Call for public inquiry in Ireland as couple settle abortion case
Myanmar’s Cardinal Bo reiterates call for end to violence as thousands flee homes
New Manila prelate vows to be a ‘listening shepherd’ to his flock
Philippine Catholic Church leaders honor departed former president
Catholic missionary priest: ‘This is the hour of confession of faith’ for Church in Myanmar
Human rights activist to China: Don’t wait till 2025 to lift all birth restrictions
Religious freedom advocates warn that church closures are ‘wrong direction’ for Algeria
Bomb in Catholic church in Democratic Republic of Congo 'seriously injures' two parishioners
Beirut’s St. Joseph church, badly damaged in port explosion, to reopen
Catholic charity: Ethiopians in agony as water crisis deepens
Kidnappers free Catholic priest and four others in Mali
Indigenous leaders condemn recent vandalism of churches in Canada
Indigenous and Catholic leaders have condemned a recent spate of church vandalism in Canada, along with five Catholic churches having been found burned in a week.
Catholic bishop offers apology ‘from the heart’ as abuse survivors await recognition from order
Bishop Marcus Stock met with members of the Comboni Survivors’ Group.
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Biden's DC parish says it will not deny Communion
President Joe Biden’s regular parish in Washington, D.C. issued a statement on Tuesday that its priests and ministers will not deny Communion to those approaching to receive.
Bishop Barron: True dialogue impossible if Catholic Dems won’t protect babies who survive abortion
Bishop Robert Barron called out Catholic Democratic lawmakers and others for claiming dialogue with the US Bishops over abortion and the reception of the Eucharist is the best way forward in the Eucharist controversy, despite a reticence on the part of Democrats to modify even the most extreme pro-abortion positions.
Pope Francis thanks Benedict XVI on his 70th ordination anniversary
Pope Francis called the pope emeritus “the contemplative of the Vatican.”
US bishops urge Congress to prohibit taxpayer funding of abortions
The U.S. bishops’ conference on Monday called on Congress to restore prohibitions on federal funding of abortion, as the House considers appropriations bills that could fund abortions both domestically and internationally.
‘Everybody is coming together’: Miami archbishop lauds response to building collapse
The Miami community has rallied to respond to the deadly collapse of a condominium building, the archbishop of Miami told CNA on Monday.
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul 2021
Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, delivered at Mass in the Basilica of St. Peter on June 29, 2021.
The little-known woman behind the great papal hymn ‘What Fairer Light?’
Written in the fifth century and translated into English by Anglican convert Fr. Ronald Knox, this celestial hymn is sung each June 29th. The author may surprise students of philosophy and the great books: it is Elphis, the wife of Boethius.
Pope Francis: Saints Peter and Paul found freedom in Christ
The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul saw the largest Mass in St. Peter’s since the pandemic began.
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