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Canada's bishops hope papal visit will aid 'reconciliation and healing'
Catholic, secular, and tribal leaders throughout Canada reacted with mixed emotions to the news that Pope Francis would likely be... Read more
Why is St. Jude the patron saint of lost causes?
On Oct. 28, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Saint Jude, also known as Thaddeus, one of Jesus’ 12... Read more
Filipino Catholic priest breeds rabbits to feed poor parishioners
An Oblates missionary priest in the Philippines has been breeding rabbits for a year now to feed the poor in... Read more
Whitmer ought to back school choice bill, not veto it, Michigan Catholic Conference says
The Michigan Catholic Conference has welcomed the passage of legislation that would help fund scholarships for private and religious K-12... Read more
Catholic students from Texas universities unite for prayer and worship
Catholic students from multiple Texas universities recently gathered for an evening of prayer and worship that, organizers say, is the... Read more
Bishop urges international community to promote value of human life after Sudan coup
The international community must put pressure on Sudan’s military to show respect and value for human life, a Catholic bishop... Read more
White House: Pope Francis ‘has spoken differently’ than Biden on abortion
Ahead of President Joe Biden’s Oct. 29 meeting with Pope Francis, a White House spokeswoman acknowledged on Wednesday that “the... Read more
March for Life announces 2022 theme of 'equality'
The theme for the upcoming March for Life will be “Equality Begins in the Womb,” event organizers announced at a... Read more
Authorities kidnap Catholic bishop in China, says report
Chinese authorities have kidnapped Catholic Bishop Shao Zhumin of Wenzhou, according to a report by AsiaNews on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Read more
Pope Francis to visit Canada in 'pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation' with Indigenous peoples
The potential visit by Pope Francis would be the first papal trip to Canada in nearly 20 years. Read more
Vatican providing third dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Vatican has provided the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine to its residents and employees since January. Read more
Pope Francis blesses pro-life bells going to Ukraine and Ecuador
The bells, which are rung in support of the unborn, each weigh more than 2,000 pounds. Read more
Order of Malta thanks Pope Francis for choosing to 'accelerate the process of reform'
"As my special delegate you have all the powers necessary to decide any questions that may arise," the pope wrote... Read more
Pope Francis’ advice for reigniting your spiritual life
Pope Francis gave Catholics some recommendations for how to restart their spiritual life after falling out of practice. Read more
Catholic doctor honored for service during COVID-19 pandemic
A neurologist who responded to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City in 2020 has been awarded... Read more
In India, Cardinal Alencherry again rejects allegations of illegal land deals
Cardinal George Alencherry and his spokesman continue to reject claims of illegality in controversial land deals in the Syro-Malabar Archdiocese... Read more
Orthodox leader discusses religious freedom, climate change with Biden
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I discussed religious freedom and climate change with U.S. leaders on Monday in Washington, D.C., and announced... Read more
Why the next bishop of Hong Kong has a giraffe in his coat of arms
Bishop-elect Stephen Chow Sau-yan is due to be consecrated on Dec. 4. Read more
Canadian diocese requires COVID-19 vaccination to attend Mass
A Catholic diocese in Canada will be requiring proof of vaccination and identity verification for anyone 12 or older to... Read more
Head of Christian advocacy group resigns over ties to illegal campaign donations
The president of an advocacy group for Middle Eastern Christians has resigned from the organization over his connection to illegal... Read more
