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Italian Catholic doctors: Assisted suicide is not a dignified death
Jan 19, 2022As the Italian parliament debates whether to pass a bill to decriminalize assisted suicide, an association of Catholic doctors has emphasized that a dignified death “cannot take shortcuts.”
Scholarships, loan relief for abortion workers in California budget proposal
Jan 19, 2022California health care workers who commit to providing abortions could see their student loans repaid and prospective abortion industry workers could receive scholarships, if lawmakers retain a $20 million proposal in the state’s new draft budget.
Supreme Court hears Boston free speech case involving Christian organization
Jan 19, 2022The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case involving the city of Boston’s refusal to raise a flag with Christian imagery in front of its City Hall.
Afghanistan the most dangerous place to be Christian, advocacy group says
Jan 19, 2022Afghanistan has unseated North Korea for the dubious distinction of the most dangerous country in the world for Christians, according to a group that reports on global Christian persecution.
Catholic health care system removes race as factor in eligibility for COVID-19 treatments
Jan 19, 2022A Catholic health care system in Wisconsin is no longer including race as a factor in determining a patient’s eligibility for COVID-19 treatments.
Pope Francis appoints apostolic visitor for Eritrean Catholics in US and Canada
Jan 19, 2022He also named an apostolic visitor for Eritrean Catholics in Europe.
City names 2022 the Year of Edith Stein to mark 100 years since her baptism
Jan 19, 2022She was baptized on Jan. 1, 1922.
Synod of Bishops’ resources website links to women’s ordination group
Jan 19, 2022An official suggested that the website was not promoting the group.
March for Life 2022
March for Life: What about bathrooms? Food? We’ve got answers here
Jan 16, 2022The 49th Annual March for Life is going on as planned on Jan. 21 in Washington, D.C. Here's what you need to know before you come.
US bishops' pro-life novena to begin next week
Jan 14, 2022This year marks the 10th anniversary of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ “9 Days for Life”, as the bishops once again encourage everyone to pray for an end to abortion.
Citing abortion views, DC restaurant boots pro-life group
Jan 13, 2022Saying it “stands firmly” in support of legalized abortion, a Washington, D.C. restaurant has canceled a pro-life group’s booking for its annual “March for Life Breakfast.”
March for Life speakers include Father Mike Schmitz, actor Kirk Cameron
Jan 11, 2022The March for Life Education and Defense Fund announced the speaker lineup for the upcoming 49th annual March for Life on Jan. 21.
Pope Francis appoints apostolic visitor for Eritrean Catholics in US and Canada
Synod of Bishops’ resources website links to women’s ordination group
Pope Francis offers prayers for the people of Tonga after volcanic eruption and tsunami
Pope Francis: ‘God is not afraid of our sins’
Judge dismisses ex-seminarian’s lawsuit against Pontifical North American College seminary
Scholarships, loan relief for abortion workers in California budget proposal
Supreme Court hears Boston free speech case involving Christian organization
Afghanistan the most dangerous place to be Christian, advocacy group says
Pro-life vs. Pro-choice states: If Roe falls, what would the abortion landscape look like?
Catholic health care system removes race as factor in eligibility for COVID-19 treatments
Religious, pro-life groups make proposals for Chilean constitutional convention
Two non-terminally ill Colombians euthanized
Brazil to have a statue of Jesus larger than Christ the Redeemer
Ransom was paid for missionaries kidnapped in Haiti
Boy who embraced pope during WYD in Rio is now a young man discerning religious life
Benedict XVI, Cardinal Marx faulted in Munich abuse report
Italian Catholic doctors: Assisted suicide is not a dignified death
City names 2022 the Year of Edith Stein to mark 100 years since her baptism
Emmanuel Macron calls for abortion to be added to EU rights charter
The Order of Malta’s new statutes could dilute its sovereignty forever
South Korean shrine celebrates designation as international pilgrimage site
Catholic bishop in India cleared of charges of raping a nun
Catholic priest in India will face trial for alleged hate speech
Pakistan’s top court grants bail to Christian facing blasphemy charge
In reversal, Missionaries of Charity in India again permitted to receive foreign donations
Pope Francis: The story of the Holy Land is the 'Fifth Gospel'
Outspoken Nigerian bishop says he is 'fine', amid reports he was called in for questioning by state police
Nigerian bishop who criticized government over Christian persecution called in for questioning: report
Nigerian priest shot dead on Christmas Eve
Holy Land Christians need more protection, Christian leaders in Jerusalem warn
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City names 2022 the Year of Edith Stein to mark 100 years since her baptism
Jan 19, 2022She was baptized on Jan. 1, 1922.
Synod of Bishops’ resources website links to women’s ordination group
Jan 19, 2022An official suggested that the website was not promoting the group.
New committee aims to build up political candidates who support religious liberty for all
Jan 19, 2022The Religious Freedom Institute on Tuesday launched a committee to support political candidates who defend the free exercise of religion for all.
Pope Francis offers prayers for the people of Tonga after volcanic eruption and tsunami
Jan 19, 2022He said: ‘I invite everyone to join me in praying for these brothers and sisters.’
The Order of Malta’s new statutes could dilute its sovereignty forever
Jan 19, 2022The reform process is entering a critical stage.
‘We offered them a safe space’: Texas priest details parish's role helping synagogue hostage families
Jan 18, 2022A Catholic parish in Colleyville, Texas, sprang into action to help the terrified families whose loved ones were taken hostage at a local synagogue.
'Devastated' Traditional Latin Mass devotees petition Arlington bishop to ease restrictions
Jan 18, 2022Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington has prohibited baptisms and weddings in the Extraordinary Form, citing Pope Francis' new directive curbing the Traditional Latin Mass. A petition drive is asking Burbidge to reconsider.
Pope Francis’ friend Rabbi Skorka helps Polish Catholics mark Day of Judaism
Jan 18, 2022The Day of Judaism was established by the Polish bishops in 1997.
Judge dismisses ex-seminarian’s lawsuit against Pontifical North American College seminary
Jan 18, 2022A New York judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former seminarian against the Pontifical North American College major seminary and its administrators, stating that the New York court does not have jurisdiction over the Rome-based seminary and its employees.
Pope Francis to confer new lay ministries for first time in St. Peter’s Basilica
Jan 18, 2022The candidates come from three continents.
Cardinal Parolin and Archbishop Peña Parra test positive for COVID-19
Jan 18, 2022Parolin has ‘very mild’ symptoms, while Peña Parra is asymptomatic.
Pope Francis sends aid to migrants at Belarus border and victims of typhoon in Philippines
Jan 18, 2022Super Typhoon Rai has affected more than 7 million people.
