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Pro-life Americans must do more to support embattled pro-life Democrats, said Catholic former Democratic congressman Dan Lipinski who is reportedly considering another bid for Congress.
Pope Francis wants seminarians to read this letter from a clerical abuse survivor
The letter urges them to ‘Please be a good priest.’
Vatican launches prayer website ‘to accompany’ synod on synodality
The app Click To Pray will also promote prayer for the synodal process.
The Vatican strengthens ties with the world’s oldest Christian nation
A week of high-level meetings has brought the Holy See and Armenia ever closer.
Assisted suicide counseling via Zoom an even worse idea, foes tell Scottish lawmakers
Videophone evaluations are no way to assess someone for assisted suicide, critics have said, also warning that cost-based analyses which claim legal assisted suicide saves money show “callous indifference.”
Cardinal Dolan outlines 7 ‘non-negotiables’ for the Synod on Synodality
In an attempt to bring clarity to Pope Francis’s vision for the Synod on Synodality for his flock, Cardinal Timothy Dolan's homily Sunday offered seven “non-negotiables” that Jesus intended for the Church.
Christian aid group requests prayers for kidnapped missionaries in Haiti
The gang responsible for the kidnapping of 17 missionaries in Haiti is demanding a $17 million ransom for their safe release, as the organization behind their trip is requesting prayers for their safety.
Nun released nearly five years after kidnapping in Mali thanks God
Sister Gloria Cecilia Narváez Argoti, a missionary who was abducted in Mali in February 2017 and held for nearly five years, posted Sunday on Twitter thanking God and all those who made possible her liberation.
Will the Supreme Court end Roe v. Wade?
Planned Parenthood whistleblower turned Hispanic pro-life leader details clinic corruption, intimidation
During her tenure with Planned Parenthood, Mayra Rodríguez said she witnessed falsified abortion records, serious complications from abortions, and experienced intimidation based upon false accusations threatening her immigration status after Rodríguez indicated she would report a doctor who botched an abortion on a 19-year-old girl and then falsified the report.
From abortionist to pro-life leader: What changed this doctor's heart?
Kathi Aultman thought she found her calling as a doctor for Planned Parenthood, but God had other plans.
Supreme Court must return abortion debate to voters and legislatures, says Mississippi brief
The Supreme Court’s precedents on legal abortion are so tangled and misguided that abortion law should be returned to the people and their representatives in the legislatures, backers of a Mississippi ban on abortions after 15 weeks have said.
Why women didn’t need Roe to get ahead: An interview with the head of Secular Pro-Life
This December, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in the abortion case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Many legal experts say it presents the most momentous test yet of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide. At issue is the constitutionality of Mississippi’s 2018 law banning most abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy.
Pope Francis wants seminarians to read this letter from a clerical abuse survivor
Vatican launches prayer website ‘to accompany’ synod on synodality
Pope Francis thanks child for impromptu ‘lesson’ at general audience
The Vatican strengthens ties with the world’s oldest Christian nation
Vatican regulates the role of postulator in saints’ causes
Pro-life groups must 'wake up' in support of pro-life Democrats, former congressman says
Cardinal Dolan outlines 7 ‘non-negotiables’ for the Synod on Synodality
Christian aid group requests prayers for kidnapped missionaries in Haiti
Catholic congressman charged with lying to federal investigators; denies accusations
Planned Parenthood whistleblower turned Hispanic pro-life leader details clinic corruption, intimidation
St José Sánchez del Río's witness highlighted at Mexican Martyrs Shrine statue dedication
American missionaries reported abducted in Haiti
Argentine bishops welcome Vatican recognition of priests' 1683 martyrdom
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Catholic leader says his archdiocese won’t take part in global synodal process, citing ‘ideological’ risk
Godfather ban: Sicilian Catholic diocese suspends naming of godparents at baptism for 3 years
Assisted suicide counseling via Zoom an even worse idea, foes tell Scottish lawmakers
Nun released nearly five years after kidnapping in Mali thanks God
Spanish prime minister pledges to outlaw prostitution
Bible, Quran apps removed from Apple app store for China, legal pressure cited
Asian Church leaders vow to listen to faithful as synodal process starts
Australian bishops begin nine-month Plenary Council
Filipino Catholics launch movement for ‘righteous elections’
Queensland parliament legalizes euthanasia, assisted suicide
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Christian aid group requests prayers for kidnapped missionaries in Haiti
The gang responsible for the kidnapping of 17 missionaries in Haiti is demanding a $17 million ransom for their safe release, as the organization behind their trip is requesting prayers for their safety.
Nun released nearly five years after kidnapping in Mali thanks God
Sister Gloria Cecilia Narváez Argoti, a missionary who was abducted in Mali in February 2017 and held for nearly five years, posted Sunday on Twitter thanking God and all those who made possible her liberation.
Catholic congressman charged with lying to federal investigators; denies accusations
Catholic congressman Jeff Fortenberry on Tuesday was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of making false statements to federal investigators, and “scheming to falsify and conceal material facts."
Spanish prime minister pledges to outlaw prostitution
Spain’s prime minister has vowed to end the practice of prostitution in the country, saying it enslaves women.
Vatican regulates the role of postulator in saints’ causes
The new regulations are designed partly to prevent conflicts of interest.
Sir David Amess death: Catholic bishop calls for last rites to be recognized as ‘emergency service’
Police reportedly turned away a priest who sought to administer the last rites to the Catholic Member of Parliament.
Fire ‘set deliberately’ damages Scotland’s national shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes
It is the latest in a series of incidents that have alarmed the country’s Catholics.
Planned Parenthood whistleblower turned Hispanic pro-life leader details clinic corruption, intimidation
During her tenure with Planned Parenthood, Mayra Rodríguez said she witnessed falsified abortion records, serious complications from abortions, and experienced intimidation based upon false accusations threatening her immigration status after Rodríguez indicated she would report a doctor who botched an abortion on a 19-year-old girl and then falsified the report.
Bible, Quran apps removed from Apple app store for China, legal pressure cited
Under pressure from Chinese law, a digital Bible company has removed its app from Apple’s app store offerings in China while Apple itself has removed a Quran app from its China store at the request of Chinese officials.
Senate committee proposes rollback of pro-life policies
A Senate committee introduced nine budget bills on Monday that would roll back several pro-life provisions, allowing for domestic funding of abortions and funding of international pro-abortion groups.
St José Sánchez del Río's witness highlighted at Mexican Martyrs Shrine statue dedication
At the dedication of the statue of Saint José Sánchez del Río at Guadalajara’s Martyrs Shrine, the city’s archbishop highlighted the saint’s witness and encouraged young people to be inspired by his life.
Toledo archbishop asks forgiveness for 'negligence' after filming of music video in cathedral
Archbishop Francisco Cerro Chaves of Toledo carried out a penitential act Sunday at the city’s cathedral, after the filming of a music video which includes sensual dance scenes within the church.
