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Vatican Observatory astronomer awarded for Galileo article
Chris Graney, an astronomer and historian of science at the Vatican Observatory, was recently given the 2021 Nelson H. Minnich... Read more
Here's what Bishop Barron said about his future with Word on Fire
A new job for its founder, and controversy over its workplace culture, raise questions about the future of the Catholic... Read more
Pregnancy resource center vandalized in DC
A pregnancy resource center in Washington, D.C., was vandalized with red paint and graffiti this week. The incident is the... Read more
Uvalde mortician: Without a relationship with God 'there's no way you can handle something like this'
The head of the Knights of Columbus in Uvalde, Texas, works at a local funeral home that's been inundated with... Read more
Tulsa bishop says Mass with shooting victims' families: 'We should not fear'
Bishop David Konderla of Tulsa celebrated a memorial Mass at St. Francis Hospital Thursday following a mass shooting on the... Read more
Bishop Barron expresses 'great gratitude' for his appointment to Winona-Rochester
In a Thursday press conference, Bishop Robert Barron, newly appointed to the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, said he got on his... Read more
Tulsa diocese asks for prayers after Oklahoma hospital shooting
The Diocese of Tulsa has requested prayer for all involved in a mass shooting at a medical office building near... Read more
Rep. Chris Smith 'hopeful' fetal tissue research at University of Pittsburgh will be investigated
Representative Chris Smith [R-NJ] says he is hopeful that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will investigate the... Read more
SBA Pro-Life America: Group's new name reflects growing mission
The pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List is embracing a new name: Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America — or SBA... Read more
San Antonio archbishop: The Garcias 'witnessed to the love that comes from God'
In his homily for the Wednesday funeral Mass commemorating the lives of Uvalde shooting victim Irma Garcia and her husband... Read more
Minors seeking abortion in Illinois no longer need notify parents
Minors in Illinois are no longer required to notify an adult before seeking an abortion, as a repeal signed by... Read more
San Diego's Bishop McElroy 'deeply honored' to be named cardinal
Bishop Robert McElroy told reporters Tuesday he was very surprised that Pope Francis had named him a cardinal, but cited... Read more
Analysis: Catholic church attacks multiply following Supreme Court leak
The U.S. bishops first began noticing — and tracking — a growing number of attacks targeting Catholic churches in 2020.... Read more
Credentialing board launches to certify, oversee health sharing ministries
Health sharing ministries can now seek accreditation from an independent Healthcare Sharing Accreditation Board, an option that will benefit both... Read more
Catholic woman may receive settlement over her son's cremation
A Catholic woman who sued the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office claiming her son was cremated in violation of her... Read more
Eleven funerals to take place at Uvalde's Catholic church in coming weeks
Eleven of the Uvalde shooting victims were parishioners at the city’s Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and their funerals will be... Read more
Two-mile procession June 19 to launch Eucharistic revival in Detroit archdiocese
A Corpus Christi procession from the Detroit cathedral to Sacred Heart Major Seminary will be the beginning of a three-year... Read more
Tabernacle stolen from Brooklyn parish church
A tabernacle has been stolen from St. Augustine Catholic Church in the Park Slope neighborhood of New York City’s Brooklyn... Read more
St Joan of Arc: 15 quotes from her trial and interrogations
Catholics and people worldwide celebrate St. Joan of Arc — a heroine who fought for both God and country —... Read more
Bishops in US congratulate Bishop McElroy on his elevation to cardinal
Archbishops José Gomez of Los Angeles and Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco both welcomed the announcement Sunday that Bishop Robert... Read more
