Archive for July 4, 2016

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Pope rejects conflict with 'ultraconservative' Catholics in new interview

In his most recently-published interview, Pope Francis expressed his dislike of conflict with so-called  “ultra conservative” Catholics, but added that... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

The story behind the Catholic Church in the United States

Both the Catholic Church and the tradition of religious freedom can trace their roots in the United States to the... Read more

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St. Anthony of Padua, by El Greco (c. 1580).

St. Anthony of Padua considered ‘all the world as his home’

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Hundreds of women sue over contraceptive injections linked to brain tumors

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China recognizes Pope Leo XIV’s first bishop appointment

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CNA explains: How do dioceses pay for bankruptcy and abuse settlements?

Blessed Carlo Acutis (left) and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Carlo Acutis to be canonized Sept. 7 with Pier Giorgio Frassati

A parental rights group sent a letter to several federal agencies asking them to investigate the YMCA’s alleged violation of Title IX policies on June 10, 2025.

Parents’ group urges federal investigation of YMCA over men in girls’ locker rooms

Bryan and Rebecca Gantt, two foster parents in Vermont, had their licenses revoked for refusing to embrace gender ideology.

Religious freedom, free speech advocates support Vermont couples barred from fostering

French president Emmanuel Macron.

French president to push social media ban for children under 15

Miguel Uribe Turbay, Colombian senator and presidential hopeful; and Cardinal Luis José Rueda, archbishop of Bogotá.

Gravely wounded Colombian presidential hopeful improving; could be miracle, cardinal says

Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile at the crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square for Mass on Pentecost Sunday on June 8, 2025.

Charismatic renewal leader confident Pope Leo XIV will affirm movement’s status in Church

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