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Cardinal Sako returns to Baghdad at invitation of Iraqi prime minister
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, patriarch of the Chaldean Church, returned to Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, after being absent from... Read more
Police arrest man suspected of robbing Catholic parishes in fake priest scam
Multiple Catholic parishes in both New York and Texas over the last several months reported encountering a man who in... Read more
Papal Foundation announces nearly $15 million in global grants, humanitarian aid
The U.S.-based Papal Foundation announced on Friday the distribution of nearly $15 million in grants, scholarships, and charitable aid. Read more
Myanmar priest shot while celebrating Mass amid violent conflict
Masked assailants shot Father Paul Khwi Shane Aung as he celebrated Mass at St. Patrick’s Church in the town of... Read more
Kidnapped by ISIS, priest in Iraq recounts story of facing fear with faith
A Syriac Catholic priest in Mosul opens up about his nine-day kidnapping ordeal. Read more
This province in Italy ‘invests’ in children and families
The famous “demographic winter” often mentioned by Pope Francis is evident in many regions of Italy except one: Alto Adige-Südtirol... Read more
Vatican official meets Vietnam’s prime minister during historic diplomatic trip
Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican secretary for relations with states, spoke with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh about a... Read more
El Paso bishop criticizes Texas border efforts, laments ‘anti-immigrant’ rhetoric
During an immigration policy conference, El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz criticized a Texas law that increases the state’s role in... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to 200 children for catechism in Rome suburb
Pope Francis made a special “getaway” from the Vatican on Thursday to meet with a group of 200 children at... Read more
Catholic Relief Services calls for ‘immediate end’ to violence as it ramps up aid in Gaza
The group called “for an immediate end to the violence” and “greater humanitarian access to ensure innocent civilians can access... Read more
Pro-life Democrats champion government aid to pregnancy resource centers in Louisiana
The program would increase the total spending on the Alternatives to Abortion program from $1 million this cycle to between... Read more
Australian archbishop, religious leaders urge calm after violent attack on Sydney bishop
“I urge the faithful to not respond to these events with fear, avoiding places of worship because they are worried... Read more
Germany thwarts terror plot: Teenage suspects reportedly planned attacks on churches
The Düsseldorf public prosecutor’s office revealed that the suspects, between 15 and 16 years old, were apprehended over the Easter... Read more
Pope Francis’ Indonesia visit to ‘strengthen message of tolerance, unity, and world peace’
The Indonesian government has confirmed the country will be the first destination in the 87-year-old pontiff’s apostolic journey to the... Read more
Sainthood cause of Father Luigi Giussani: Milan Archdiocese to begin collecting testimonies
Archbishop Mario Delpini will hold the first public session of the testimonial phase of Giussani’s cause in the Basilica of... Read more
Catholic and Anglican nuns defend religious freedom in New York’s highest court
The lawsuit is over a New York Department of Financial Services regulation that could require faith-based organizations to cover “medically... Read more
Appeals court rules against West Virginia ‘Save Women’s Sports Act’
This is the latest development in a case in which a 13-year-old who identifies as a girl is alleging that... Read more
Biden administration to mandate employers grant leave for workers to obtain abortions
The federal rule expands the scope of accommodations employers must make to also include workers’ decisions about “having or choosing... Read more
Polish bishops launch ‘day of prayer’ for unborn after lawmakers advance pro-abortion bills
Lawmakers on Friday advanced four pro-abortion bills to be considered by a special committee in the Sejm, which is Poland’s... Read more
Wisconsin man sentenced to over 7 years in prison for firebombing pro-life organization
Hridindu Sankar Roychowdhury, 29, had pleaded guilty to one charge of attempting to cause damage by means of fire or... Read more
