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Pope Francis to teens: Use the summer break well
Jun 28, 2022"I encourage you to use well and responsibly the time that is available to you," Pope Francis said in a video message.
'The Little Catholic Church on Irish Mountain' stood in West Virginia for 150 years before it burned
Jun 27, 2022Nestled in the thick woods atop Irish Mountain in West Virginia, a small, whitewashed wooden church stood resolute for nearly a century and a half — until this morning.
Vandalism of Catholic churches, pregnancy centers continues after Dobbs decision
Jun 27, 2022In the wake of Friday's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, Catholic churches, crisis pregnancy centers, and other pro-life groups have been on heightened alert in response to threats of retaliatory attacks by pro-abortion activists.
More than 100,000 march for life in Spain
Jun 27, 2022Pro-lifers also protested proposed changes to the country’s abortion law.
Investigation underway of major fire at Catholic bookstore in Houston
Jun 27, 2022A Saturday evening fire caused major damage to the Sacco Company Catholic Store in downtown Houston. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
What the U.S. bishops have said about Dobbs
Jun 27, 2022The Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade in a 6-3 decision, bringing an end to nearly a half-century of nationwide legalized abortion in the U.S.
After canceling trip, Pope Francis sending Cardinal Parolin to visit Africa
Jun 27, 2022The pope's trip was canceled because of continued problems with his knee.
Pope Francis blesses Neocatechumenal Way missionaries
Jun 27, 2022Pope Francis on Monday met and ratified the assignments of families, priests, and seminarians of the Neocatechumenal Way preparing to become missionaries in foreign countries.
Pope Francis asks for prayers after 46 migrants found dead in Texas trailer truck
Pope Francis to teens: Use the summer break well
After canceling trip, Pope Francis sending Cardinal Parolin to visit Africa
Pope Francis blesses Neocatechumenal Way missionaries
Pope Francis: Resisting anger takes 'tremendous interior strength,' so ask God for help
'The Little Catholic Church on Irish Mountain' stood in West Virginia for 150 years before it burned
Vandalism of Catholic churches, pregnancy centers continues after Dobbs decision
Investigation underway of major fire at Catholic bookstore in Houston
What the U.S. bishops have said about Dobbs
Historic Catholic church in West Virginia destroyed in suspected arson
Mexican bishops: The country is spattered in the blood of the dead and disappeared
Bishops call for dialogue, offer help amid Ecuador protests
Cardinal criticizes Mexican president's anti-crime policy
Itinerary released for Pope Francis' trip to Canada in late July
Two Jesuit priests killed in a church in Mexico
More than 100,000 march for life in Spain
What is a Catholic priest? A new documentary asks the question.
World Meeting of Families 2022: Full text of Pope Francis' address at the Festival of Families
Why June 29 is a good day to consider the legend of St. Peter and St. Agatha
Cardinal Kasper warns German synodal way risks 'breaking its own neck'
Myanmar troops set fire to Catholic church, rebel group says
East Timor cardinal-elect 'almost fainted' when he heard Pope Francis had chosen him
Cardinal Zen appears in court in Hong Kong
Final Australian state allows euthanasia and assisted suicide, rejecting religious exemptions
Cardinal Zen may be in Hong Kong court next week
Two priests killed in Nigeria in separate incidents
Eyewitness details brutal 'blasphemy murder' of Nigerian Christian student
Nigerian Catholic parish hard hit in latest raid
Two churches in Nigeria attacked during Sunday worship
Nigeria church massacre: At funeral, bishop urges Christians to 'refuse to be crushed by the tragedy'
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Mexican bishops: The country is spattered in the blood of the dead and disappeared
Jun 26, 2022"Our Mexico is being spattered in the blood of so many dead and disappeared," the Catholic Church in the country decried, remembering the thousands of victims of organized crime in the country, especially the two recently murdered Jesuit priests.
Two priests killed in Nigeria in separate incidents
Jun 26, 2022Two priests were killed over the weekend in Nigeria, one in Kaduna state and one in Edo state.
Nun in Haiti gave her life 'even to martyrdom', Pope Francis says
Jun 26, 2022Following his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis remarked on the killing of Sister Luisa Dell’Orto, an Italian missionary who served in Haiti.
FBI investigating suspected arson attack on Colorado pregnancy center
Jun 26, 2022The attack happened early Saturday morning, authorities said.
How bishops around the U.S. have responded to Dobbs
Jun 25, 2022The Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade in a 6-3 decision, bringing an end to nearly a half-century of nationwide legalized abortion in the U.S.
Why did Chief Justice Roberts disagree with overturning Roe v Wade?
Jun 25, 2022The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade — a case that legalized abortion nationwide in 1973 — in a decision Friday that fell largely along justices’ ideological lines. One justice, Chief Justice John Roberts, strayed from the pack, as he frequently does.
Full text: Pope Francis’ message to families at the World Meeting of Families 2022
Jun 25, 2022Pope Francis read a "Missionary Sending of Families" after Mass in St. Peter's Square.
Next World Meeting of Families to be held in 2028
Jun 25, 2022Cardinal Kevin Farrell made the announcement at the end of Mass for the 10th World Meeting of Families, which will end on June 26.
Pope Francis: Christ frees families from the slavery of selfishness
Jun 25, 2022"How many people lack the greatest freedom of all, which is interior freedom," Pope Francis said at Mass in St. Peter's Square.
Why was Roe v. Wade overturned? Here's a look at some of the reasons given
Jun 25, 2022The U.S. Supreme Court on June 24 issued an opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, returning the question of abortion policy to the states and to the people’s elected representatives.
Bishops call for dialogue, offer help amid Ecuador protests
Jun 24, 2022The bishops of Ecuador have called for dialogue in order to reach an agreement between the government and the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie), which is leading nationwide protests that have left six dead.
Roe v. Wade overturned: The scene outside the Supreme Court
Jun 24, 2022While emotions ran high, demonstrations on Friday afternoon appeared orderly.
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