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Canada's bishops hope papal visit will aid 'reconciliation and healing'
Catholic, secular, and tribal leaders throughout Canada reacted with mixed emotions to the news that Pope Francis would likely be making a papal visit to Canada in the future.
Why is St. Jude the patron saint of lost causes?
On Oct. 28, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Saint Jude, also known as Thaddeus, one of Jesus’ 12 apostles.
Filipino Catholic priest breeds rabbits to feed poor parishioners
An Oblates missionary priest in the Philippines has been breeding rabbits for a year now to feed the poor in his parish in the outskirts of Manila.
Whitmer ought to back school choice bill, not veto it, Michigan Catholic Conference says
The Michigan Catholic Conference has welcomed the passage of legislation that would help fund scholarships for private and religious K-12 schools and pay some expenses for public school students, though Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has promised to veto the bills.
Catholic students from Texas universities unite for prayer and worship
Catholic students from multiple Texas universities recently gathered for an evening of prayer and worship that, organizers say, is the start of something new.
Bishop urges international community to promote value of human life after Sudan coup
The international community must put pressure on Sudan’s military to show respect and value for human life, a Catholic bishop in the country said Tuesday, shortly after a coup.
March for Life announces 2022 theme of 'equality'
The theme for the upcoming March for Life will be “Equality Begins in the Womb,” event organizers announced at a press conference on Oct. 27.
Vatican providing third dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Vatican has provided the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine to its residents and employees since January.
Will the Supreme Court end Roe v. Wade?
Abortion is failing women: An interview with Angela Wu Howard
Legal scholar Angela Wu Howard is one of the signers of an amicus brief in the Dobbs abortion case that argues that women’s “social, economic, and political opportunities” were already increasing before Roe v. Wade, and that abortion is not necessary for women’s socioeconomic success.
Will Roe be overturned? Here are 6 notable Supreme Court decisions that have been struck down
Interest in instances where the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned its prior decisions is heightened now because of Dobbs v. Jackson Whole Women’s Health Organization, which is a test of the precedent set by the abortion decisions Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.
Why legal abortion is bad precedent: Roe v. Wade critics make the case to Supreme Court
As the Supreme Court considers whether to overturn its precedents mandating legal abortion nationwide, critics of legal abortion have argued that precedent by itself is no reason to preserve flawed decisions — especially rulings that treat taking a human life as a constitutional right.
Supreme Court to hear challenges to Texas heartbeat law
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider two legal challenges to Texas’ pro-life heartbeat law, just weeks before it hears oral arguments in another major abortion case.
Pope Francis to visit Canada in 'pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation' with Indigenous peoples
Vatican providing third dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Pope Francis blesses pro-life bells going to Ukraine and Ecuador
Order of Malta thanks Pope Francis for choosing to 'accelerate the process of reform'
Pope Francis’ advice for reigniting your spiritual life
Why is St. Jude the patron saint of lost causes?
Whitmer ought to back school choice bill, not veto it, Michigan Catholic Conference says
Catholic students from Texas universities unite for prayer and worship
White House: Pope Francis ‘has spoken differently’ than Biden on abortion
March for Life announces 2022 theme of 'equality'
Canada's bishops hope papal visit will aid 'reconciliation and healing'
Canadian diocese requires COVID-19 vaccination to attend Mass
Church asks people to vote their conscience in Nicaraguan general election
St José Sánchez del Río's witness highlighted at Mexican Martyrs Shrine statue dedication
American missionaries reported abducted in Haiti
‘They’re not going to succeed’: Pro-life societies stand firm in face of opposition on England’s campuses
UK lawmakers formally propose ‘Amess amendment’ on last rites to bill
Pro-life advocates mustn't lose hope and joy amid struggles, English bishop says
Beatification of 127 Spanish Civil War martyrs in Córdoba shows 'profound spiritual wealth'
Alta Fixsler dies in hospice
Filipino Catholic priest breeds rabbits to feed poor parishioners
Authorities kidnap Catholic bishop in China, says report
In India, Cardinal Alencherry again rejects allegations of illegal land deals
Why the next bishop of Hong Kong has a giraffe in his coat of arms
Indian Catholic archbishop criticizes Christian missionary survey plan
Bishop urges international community to promote value of human life after Sudan coup
Yad Vashem: Vatican librarian Cardinal Tisserant made heroic efforts to save Jews
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa launches synodal process in Holy Land
Bishop in Cameroon shocked by shooting death of young girl, lynching of policeman
Abducted Nigerian seminarians released
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March for Life announces 2022 theme of 'equality'
The theme for the upcoming March for Life will be “Equality Begins in the Womb,” event organizers announced at a press conference on Oct. 27.
Vatican providing third dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Vatican has provided the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine to its residents and employees since January.
Pope Francis blesses pro-life bells going to Ukraine and Ecuador
The bells, which are rung in support of the unborn, each weigh more than 2,000 pounds.
Order of Malta thanks Pope Francis for choosing to 'accelerate the process of reform'
"As my special delegate you have all the powers necessary to decide any questions that may arise," the pope wrote in a letter to Cardinal Tomasi this week.
Catholic doctor honored for service during COVID-19 pandemic
A neurologist who responded to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City in 2020 has been awarded this year’s Catholic Doctor of the Year Award.
In India, Cardinal Alencherry again rejects allegations of illegal land deals
Cardinal George Alencherry and his spokesman continue to reject claims of illegality in controversial land deals in the Syro-Malabar Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly. They say Indian federal officials’ new money laundering investigation is revisiting claims that previous investigations have found baseless.
Orthodox leader discusses religious freedom, climate change with Biden
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I discussed religious freedom and climate change with U.S. leaders on Monday in Washington, D.C., and announced an interfaith initiative to encourage vaccination against COVID-19.
Why the next bishop of Hong Kong has a giraffe in his coat of arms
Bishop-elect Stephen Chow Sau-yan is due to be consecrated on Dec. 4.
Canadian diocese requires COVID-19 vaccination to attend Mass
A Catholic diocese in Canada will be requiring proof of vaccination and identity verification for anyone 12 or older to attend Mass or other events held at parishes.
Head of Christian advocacy group resigns over ties to illegal campaign donations
The president of an advocacy group for Middle Eastern Christians has resigned from the organization over his connection to illegal contributions to the campaign of a now-indicted congressman.
‘They’re not going to succeed’: Pro-life societies stand firm in face of opposition on England’s campuses
Protesters targeted a pro-life stand at Oxford University’s Freshers’ Fair.
UK lawmakers formally propose ‘Amess amendment’ on last rites to bill
The amendment’s supporters include Hong Kong’s last governor Chris Patten.
