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Court strikes down Biden’s Title IX ‘gender identity’ rule nationwide
The court’s decision to strike down the rule is being hailed as a major victory by opponents of the regulation. Read more
Pope Francis appoints first-ever woman to head Vatican dicastery
Sister Simona Brambilla will lead the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life together with Cardinal... Read more
Here’s what to know about the first female Vatican prefect in the Catholic Church’s history
Italian nun Sister Simona Brambilla is the new prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of... Read more
President Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
“Pope Francis is unlike any who came before,” a White House statement said. “Above all, he is the People’s Pope... Read more
New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan will lead prayer at Donald Trump’s inauguration
“I believe President Trump and I believe that faith is stirring,” Cardinal Timothy Dolan said of Trump’s faith. “I believe... Read more
Pope Francis warns of polarization, cites Trump attack in address to diplomats
Pope Francis delivered his annual “state of the world” address on Thursday, asking ambassadors to pursue a “diplomacy of hope”... Read more
Exorcists: 9 practices to avoid when fighting the devil
An association of exorcists issued a warning Jan. 6 to “offer necessary clarifications to be able to act well in... Read more
Biden cancels trip to Italy and meeting with Pope Francis amid deadly California wildfires
Biden was set to travel to Rome from Jan. 9–12 at Pope Francis’ invitation. His audience with the Holy Father... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of bishop investigated for ordinations with pre-Vatican II rite
French Bishop Dominique Rey said he was recently informed by the nuncio, the pope’s ambassador in France, that Pope Francis... Read more
Pope’s preacher speaks on his humanity, return to faith, and being a Bible ‘expert’
Father Roberto Pasolini, recently appointed as preacher of the Papal Household, opens up about his journey from teenage faith struggles... Read more
The elephant that captivated the pope and lived in the Vatican gardens
During his Jan. 8 general audience, Pope Francis enjoyed a circus performance that included two animatronic elephants, evoking Pope Leo... Read more
Catholic courtship is not a mini-marriage, expert says
Pep Borrell is a dentist by profession, but his passion is to know and spread profound countercultural truths about dating... Read more
‘Families who have lost everything’: Los Angeles Archdiocese responds to deadly wildfires
Archdiocesan officials and local Church leaders in Los Angeles are working to shelter and assist victims of the ongoing wildfires... Read more
Win or lose, players give glory to Jesus during college football playoffs
Athletes in this year’s college football playoffs have made it clear that the glory of a national championship comes only... Read more
Pope Francis names Polish priest as new bishop for Western Australia diocese
The Perth-based priest brings decades of parish ministry and psychotherapy experience to his new role leading a diocese 1.5 times... Read more
116-year-old Brazilian nun is world’s oldest human being
The oldest human being in the world is Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a 116-year-old nun from the Brazilian state of... Read more
Biden eulogizes Jimmy Carter as ‘good and faithful servant’ at funeral service
U.S. President Joe Biden praised former President Jimmy Carter’s character and referred to him as a “good and faithful servant... Read more
Appeal for ‘fervent prayers’ issued for religious sisters kidnapped in southeastern Nigeria
IHM Secretary General in Nigeria Sister Maria Sobenna Ikeotuonye announced the abduction of Sisters Vincentia Maria Nwankwo and Grace Mariette... Read more
Black Nazarene procession attracts millions in the Philippines
Taking place each year in January, the procession sees devotees carry across Manila a replica of a famous life-size statue... Read more
Analysis: Understanding the Vatican’s novel leadership structure of a pro-prefect and a nun
The appointment of both a nun as prefect and a cardinal as pro-prefect of a Vatican dicastery marks an unprecedented... Read more
