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Archbishop of Bogotá: 'It's our duty to be bishops during difficult times' in Colombia
Jul 6, 2022 / 18:00 pmDuring his opening address to the bishops’ plenary assembly July 4, the president of the Colombian bishops’ conference exhorted fellow bishops to “return to the joy of service.”
Vox party files complaint against journalist for inciting destruction of abbey in Spain
Jul 6, 2022 / 16:00 pmThe journalist was cited for a hate crime for encouraging on air that the basilica and abbey at of the Valley of the Fallen memorial complex northwest of Madrid be blown up “with dynamite.”
At least 22 killed in jihadist attack on village in Burkina Faso
Jul 6, 2022 / 13:29 pmNo fewer than 22 people were killed in an attack by suspected jihadi terrorists on a village in Burkina Faso on Sunday.
Pope Francis announces appointment of women to committee selecting new bishops
Jul 6, 2022 / 05:59 amPope Francis has said he would announce the appointment of two women to the Vatican committee that elects bishops.
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.