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Archbishop Gänswein moved to tears over Benedict XVI's comment about journey to heaven
Jul 5, 2022 / 18:10 pmThe pope emeritus’ personal secretary recalled the words during a June celebration organized by the Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI Foundation for the 95th birthday of the pope.
Texas Supreme Court allows enforcement of abortion ban
Jul 5, 2022 / 14:12 pmThe Supreme Court of Texas on Friday ruled that the state may enforce its 1925 law banning abortion, reversing the decision of a district judge.
New bishop named for U.S. Syro-Malabar eparchy
Jul 5, 2022 / 11:00 amOn Sunday Pope Francis accepted the resignation of the bishop of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of Chicago, and appointed his auxiliary, Bishop Joy Alappatt, as his successor.
Pope Francis condemns 'senseless shooting,' calls for end of violence after July Fourth parade attack
Jul 5, 2022 / 06:53 amPope Francis has expressed shock and sadness over the mass shooting that led to the death of at least six and wounded some 30 others at a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland on Monday.
Local 22-year-old man in custody in July Fourth parade shooting in Illinois
Jul 4, 2022 / 17:55 pmAuthorities identified the suspect as Robert “Bobby” E. Crimo III, who they believe is driving a silver Honda Fit.
PHOTOS: Heated abortion confrontation in NYC
Jul 3, 2022 / 05:56 amPro-abortion demonstrators tried to block a pro-life prayer vigil at an abortion clinic in Lower Manhattan Saturday, setting off a tense confrontation.
Father Mike Schmitz's next podcast, 'Catechism in a Year,' starts Jan. 1
Jul 2, 2022 / 09:38 amThe new podcast will be free on all streaming platforms, as well as on the Hallow prayer app.
Sister Simone Campbell to be among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
Jul 1, 2022 / 16:45 pmSister Simone Campbell, former executive director of the Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom July 7 at the White House.
U.S. bishops disappointed by Supreme Court's climate regulation ruling
Jul 1, 2022 / 14:45 pmThe U.S. bishops said Friday they are disappointed by a Supreme Court ruling which limits the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
Pope Francis encourages reconciliation in Colombia at Truth Commission presentation
Jun 29, 2022 / 19:00 pmA message from the pope was read at the June 28 presentation of the final report of the commission.
Ortega government orders dissolution of Missionaries of Charity in Nicaragua
Jun 29, 2022 / 17:00 pmThe order to shut down the sisters and 100 other nongovernmental organizations was requested by a Sandinista legislator in a June 22 letter.
After canceling trip, Pope Francis sending Cardinal Parolin to visit Africa
Jun 27, 2022 / 12:57 pmThe pope's trip was canceled because of continued problems with his knee.
Two priests killed in Nigeria in separate incidents
Jun 26, 2022 / 13:49 pmTwo priests were killed over the weekend in Nigeria, one in Kaduna state and one in Edo state.
Nun in Haiti gave her life 'even to martyrdom', Pope Francis says
Jun 26, 2022 / 08:36 amFollowing his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis remarked on the killing of Sister Luisa Dell’Orto, an Italian missionary who served in Haiti.
FBI investigating suspected arson attack on Colorado pregnancy center
Jun 26, 2022 / 07:00 amThe attack happened early Saturday morning, authorities said.
LIVE UPDATES: Bishops, leaders and companies react to Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision
Jun 24, 2022 / 11:11 amLive updates after the Supreme Court's abortion decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
1-year challenge: Knights of Columbus aims to raise $5M for pro-life clinics, maternity homes
Jun 23, 2022 / 18:12 pmThe fund drive comes during a wave of vandalism attacks on pro-life clinics across the U.S.
World Meeting of Families 2022: Full text of Pope Francis' address at the Festival of Families
Jun 23, 2022 / 10:25 amHere is the full text of Pope Francis' address at the Festival of Families during the World Meeting of Families 2022, which was held in the Paul VI Audience Hall on June 22, 2022.
Young people 'key' to building understanding, Israeli ambassador to Poland says
Jun 21, 2022 / 17:07 pmThe ambassador spoke to students and faculty at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland, June 21.
US Supreme Court rules against Maine's ban on tuition aid to religious schools
Jun 21, 2022 / 10:55 amThe Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled 6-3 that Maine’s policy barring students in a student-aid program from using their aid to attend “sectarian” schools violates the free exercise clause of the First Amendment.