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Our Lady of Vailankanni.

Suspected Hindu radicals arrested in India after attack on Catholic pilgrims 

Aug 22, 2019

Six suspected members of a radical Hindu group were arrested in India this week after dozens of Catholics were attacked... Read more

World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, July 2016.

Real reform in the Church requires a faithful laity, priest says 

Aug 21, 2019

For the Catholic Church to be renewed, the entire body of Christ - especially the laity - must strive to... Read more

Protestors in Hong Kong Aug. 18, 2019.

Hong Kong student leader: Catholics have an important role in peaceful protests

Aug 21, 2019

By Jonah McKeown

As massive protests continue in Hong Kong, one student leader says Catholics have an important role to play in encouraging... Read more

Court of Appeal in Melbourne, Victoria.

Opinions divided in reaction to Pell decision

Aug 21, 2019

The decision by the Court of Appeal in Victoria to reject Cardinal George Pell’s appeal of his conviction for child sex... Read more

Cardinal Pell speaks with journalists after being charged with sexual abuse June 29, 2017.

Cardinal George Pell loses appeal of sex abuse conviction

Aug 20, 2019

By Ed Condon, JD Flynn

The conviction of Cardinal George Pell has been upheld by the Court of Appeals in Victoria. A three-judge appellate panel... Read more

Video: © Supreme Court of Victoria

Livestream and CNA live blog on Cardinal Pell appeal

Aug 20, 2019

Cardinal George Pell is set to receive a decision in the appeal of his conviction for criminal sexual abuse of... Read more

Pro-life rally opposing NSW abortion bill.

New South Wales parliament delays final abortion bill vote

Aug 20, 2019

A final vote on a bill to decriminalize abortion in the Australian state of New South Wales has been delayed... Read more

Protesters hold placards during a rally in Chartered Garden on August 16, 2019 in Hong Kong, China.   Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images

Hong Kong student leader: Catholics should take 'major role' in peaceful protests

Aug 16, 2019

By Jonah McKeown

The acting president of the Hong Kong Federation of Catholic Students told CNA this week that he would like to... Read more

Sakitsu Church.

The Japanese treasure of Sakitsu Church

Aug 15, 2019

My traveling companion and I could see the steeple of Sakitsu Church from more than a mile and a half... Read more

St. Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Via Shutterstock

Melbourne archbishop ready to defy law over seal of confession

Aug 14, 2019

The Archbishop of Melbourne has said he is prepared to defy a proposed new law that would force priests in... Read more

Cardinal George Pell.

As appeal verdict looms, Pell faces investigation over Twitter post

Aug 12, 2019

By Ed Condon

The incarcerated Cardinal George Pell is facing an investigation by Australian prison authorities, after images of a letter he sent... Read more

A pro life demonstrator holds a sign as she rallies outside NSW Parliament Aug. 6, 2019 in Sydney, Australia.

Archbishop Fisher 'deeply saddened' by advancement of NSW abortion bill

Aug 9, 2019

The Archbishop of Sydney has expressed his disappointment at the passage by the lower house of the New South Welsh... Read more

A young girl lights a candle at a Marian grotto in Pakistan.

Inter-religious leaders in Pakistan urge protections for religious minorities

Aug 9, 2019

By Carl Bunderson

Catholic and other religious leaders signed a joint resolution Thursday encouraging the Pakistani government to adopt policies to protect religious... Read more

Cardinal George Pell arrives at Melbourne County Court on Feb. 27, 2019.

Cardinal Pell: ‘Amazon or no Amazon, the Church cannot allow any confusion’

Aug 9, 2019

By Ed Condon

Cardinal George Pell has written a letter thanking supporters for their prayers, and saying he is “disturbed” by the preparations... Read more

The ruins of Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Nagasaki, Jan. 7, 1946.

Cross that survived atomic bombing of Nagasaki returned

Aug 7, 2019

An Ohio college is returning to Nagasaki's Immaculate Conception Cathedral a wooden cross that was recovered from the cathedral's remains... Read more

A Franciscan cross.

Indian order dismisses nun from religious life for disobedience

Aug 7, 2019

The superior general of the Franciscan Clarist Congregation dismissed from religious life Monday Sister Lucy Kalapura, who has been accused... Read more

New Zealand bill seeks to allow elective abortions before 20 weeks

Aug 6, 2019

The government of New Zealand proposed a bill this week that would lift a law stipulating that abortions before 20... Read more

Pro-lifers hold vigil as debate begins on New South Wales abortion bill

Aug 6, 2019

As the parliament of New South Wales opened debate on a bill to decriminalize abortion in the Australian state Tuesday,... Read more

At watershed moment, assisted suicide could expand in Australia

Aug 6, 2019

Legal assisted suicide could expand in Australia, as the Western Australian government has introduced legislation to allow people deemed terminally... Read more

Protests have continued in Hong Kong since June 9th, as demonstrators speak out against an extradition proposal.

Hong Kong university students protest extradition proposal

Aug 5, 2019

Catholics university students in Hong Kong are joining their voices to the widespread protests against a now-suspended proposal to permit... Read more