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Catholic politician rejects ‘false accusations’ in European Islamophobia report
Jan 21, 2022Marijana Petir questioned why she was cited in the study.
Catholic diocese in Australia found vicariously liable for clerical abuse
Jan 21, 2022The ruling is believed to be the first of its kind in the country.
Seven things to know about March for Life speaker Father Mike Schmitz
Jan 21, 2022Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates are expected to gather at the National Mall in Washington later today for the annual March for Life. The march will kick off with a noon rally featuring speakers including the host of the “Bible in a Year” podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz. Here are seven things to know about the priest.
Vigil Mass for Life: 'Every human being, at every stage of life, should be treated with respect'
Jan 20, 2022Catholics must work to promote a culture of life and work to support mothers, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore said in his homily at the Opening Mass at the Prayer Vigil for Life on Thursday.
Popular Marian icon in Rome gets conservation check-up
Jan 20, 2022Art restorers from the Vatican Museums checked the conservation of an important Byzantine Marian icon in Rome on Thursday.
Poll finds American majority want Roe v Wade to go
Jan 20, 2022More than 60% of Americans disagree with the central holding of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a new Knights of Columbus/Marist Poll survey.
Joe Donnelly confirmed as US ambassador to the Holy See
Jan 20, 2022In a voice vote on Thursday the U.S. Senate confirmed Joe Donnelly as ambassador to the Holy See. The former senator for Indiana was nominated for the post by president Joe Biden in October 2021.
Coalition to protect, advance Catholic health care launches
Jan 20, 2022Bishop James Conley and the leaders of five Catholic medical or professional associations on Thursday founded the Catholic Health Care Leadership Alliance, meant to support the reception and provision of health care in accord with Church teaching.
March for Life 2022
Seven things to know about March for Life speaker Father Mike Schmitz
Jan 21, 2022Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates are expected to gather at the National Mall in Washington later today for the annual March for Life. The march will kick off with a noon rally featuring speakers including the host of the “Bible in a Year” podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz. Here are seven things to know about the priest.
‘A Wonderful Life’: Meet the woman with Down syndrome speaking at March for Life
Jan 21, 2022Katie Shaw is many things: a champion for the unborn, an advocate for those with disabilities, a faithful Catholic, and, now, a March for Life speaker. She also happens to have Down syndrome.
Activist group projects pro-choice messages on Washington basilica on eve of March for Life
Jan 20, 2022In a provocative act on the eve of the annual March for Life, an activist group projected pro-choice messages on the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
Vigil Mass for Life: 'Every human being, at every stage of life, should be treated with respect'
Jan 20, 2022Catholics must work to promote a culture of life and work to support mothers, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore said in his homily at the Opening Mass at the Prayer Vigil for Life on Thursday.
Pope Francis declares St. Irenaeus ‘Doctor of Unity’
Pope Francis: The Church is firmly committed to justice for abuse victims
It’s official: St. Irenaeus to be declared a Doctor of the Church
Pope Francis: Human life is the most valuable work asset
Archbishop Gänswein: Benedict XVI is praying for victims in wake of Munich abuse report
Seven things to know about March for Life speaker Father Mike Schmitz
‘A Wonderful Life’: Meet the woman with Down syndrome speaking at March for Life
Activist group projects pro-choice messages on Washington basilica on eve of March for Life
Vigil Mass for Life: 'Every human being, at every stage of life, should be treated with respect'
Poll finds American majority want Roe v Wade to go
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
Catholic politician rejects ‘false accusations’ in European Islamophobia report
Popular Marian icon in Rome gets conservation check-up
Cardinal Marx ‘shocked and ashamed’ by Munich abuse report
Pro-life group criticizes Macron’s call to add abortion to rights charter
Top official won’t join Order of Malta reform working group, citing threat to sovereignty
Catholic diocese in Australia found vicariously liable for clerical abuse
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
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
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Joe Donnelly confirmed as US ambassador to the Holy See
Jan 20, 2022In a voice vote on Thursday the U.S. Senate confirmed Joe Donnelly as ambassador to the Holy See. The former senator for Indiana was nominated for the post by president Joe Biden in October 2021.
Coalition to protect, advance Catholic health care launches
Jan 20, 2022Bishop James Conley and the leaders of five Catholic medical or professional associations on Thursday founded the Catholic Health Care Leadership Alliance, meant to support the reception and provision of health care in accord with Church teaching.
Copyright and the Catechism of the Catholic Church make for some legal surprises
Jan 20, 2022The Catechism of the Catholic Church was released in 1992 after years of development. It has helped generations of Catholics to deepen their understanding of their Christian faith. But those who want to use the Catechism text for internet projects have to deepen their understanding of something else: U.S. copyright law and the requirements of the Catechism’s U.S. copyright holder, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Milwaukee archdiocese provides gender theory policy based on biological sex
Jan 20, 2022The Archdiocese of Milwaukee this week put forth a policy related to gender theory, which includes the provision that only pronouns corresponding to a person’s biological sex are to be used in parishes, schools, and other Catholic institutions or organizations.
Catholic prep school keeps unvaccinated kids behind plastic barriers at lunch
Jan 20, 2022The COVID-19 precautions at Boston College High School, which also bar unvaccinated students from playing sports, go beyond those in place at Massachusetts public schools and contradicts guidance from the CDC.
It’s official: St. Irenaeus to be declared a Doctor of the Church
Jan 20, 2022Pope Francis is expected to proclaim Irenaeus a ‘Doctor of Unity.’
Philadelphia Archdiocese pro-lifers doing ‘amazing things’ for life at all stages
Jan 20, 2022As the nation marks almost 50 years of legalized abortion, pro-life advocates in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia say they’re committed to “all-encompassing” support for human dignity, from conception to natural death.
Pope Francis: Human life is the most valuable work asset
Jan 20, 2022The International Labour Organization estimates that 2.3 million people lose their lives in work-related accidents or diseases every year worldwide.
Archbishop Gänswein: Benedict XVI is praying for victims in wake of Munich abuse report
Jan 20, 2022‘The pope emeritus ... expresses his shock and shame at the abuse of minors committed by clerics.’
Cardinal Marx ‘shocked and ashamed’ by Munich abuse report
Jan 20, 2022The report accused the cardinal of mishandling two abuse cases.
Roman Curia’s annual Lenten retreat changed again due to COVID-19
Jan 20, 2022Curial officials will make their own arrangements for a private Lenten retreat.
Pro-life group criticizes Macron’s call to add abortion to rights charter
Jan 20, 2022The French president made the appeal in a speech to the European Parliament.
