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U.S. sanctions Chinese officials connected to ‘genocide’ of Uyghurs
The U.S., in tandem with Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, on Monday sanctioned Chinese officials in Xinjiang... Read more
Louisiana priest who desecrated altar charged with vandalism
A priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans arrested last year along with two women after filming a pornographic video... Read more
What does the Equality Act mean for Catholics? Webinar takes a look
Several Catholic dioceses are hosting a webinar Monday night to better inform people about the consequences of the Equality Act,... Read more
USCCB condemns racist violence, prays for victims, after Atlanta shootings
The U.S. bishops’ conference denounced racism and violence following last week’s shootings in Atlanta that killed six Asian women. Read more
Vatican should speak up on China, scholar says
A Swedish scholar who studies China has called for the Vatican to speak up about human rights abuses by the... Read more
ADF implores South Dakota governor to reconsider veto of transgender sports bill
The group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is criticizing South Dakota’s governor for “gutting” a bill prohibiting transgender athletes from playing... Read more
Boston Archdiocese calls for life without parole for Boston bomber, after Supreme Court agrees to consider death penalty
As the Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider the death penalty for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the Archdiocese... Read more
Illinois' Springfield diocese to restore modified Sunday obligation
The Diocese of Springfield in llinois is restoring the Sunday obligation for most Catholics on April 11, Divine Mercy Sunday. Read more
Second Massachusetts city to recognize polyamorous relationships
Cambridge, Massachusetts has redefined domestic partnerships to give relationships involving more than two people the same rights as a married... Read more
Cardinals uphold Vatican statement on same-sex unions
Two cardinals on Thursday upheld the Vatican’s recent statement that the Church cannot bless same-sex unions. Read more
Priest who celebrated Biden’s inaugural Mass under investigation
A Jesuit priest who celebrated Joe Biden’s inaugural Mass in January is under investigation for alleged inappropriate behavior, according to... Read more
Biden administration moves to resume Title X funding of pro-abortion groups
The Biden administration is expected to allow abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, to once again receive federal family planning funding... Read more
Archbishop Gomez calls on Catholics to trust in St Joseph
On the feast of St. Joseph, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles encouraged Catholics to reflect on the simple, yet... Read more
How the Big Easy celebrates St. Joseph
Catholic culture is everywhere in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is the city’s defining celebration. The city’s cathedral is one of... Read more
In new interview, Archbishop Chaput opens up about new book, cultural challenges, Biden administration
Archbishop Charles Chaput, who retired as Archbishop of Philadelphia last year, has released a new book taking a look at... Read more
Bishop Conley: St. Joseph helped me through depression, quarantine
Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska opened up in a March 19 letter about how in the midst of a... Read more
Survey: Catholics in US more aware of Christian persecution, but blind spots linger
Catholics in the US are showing more awareness of the problems of Christian persecution worldwide, the pastoral charity Aid to... Read more
U.S. bishops urge passage of immigration reform bills
The U.S. bishops’ conference on Friday praised the House of Representatives for passing two immigration reform bills, and urged the... Read more
The congresswoman who was almost aborted
The youngest Republican female member of Congress says her mother’s courageous decision to choose life is a narrative the pro-life... Read more
Catholic opposition to NJ abortion rights bill based on 'commitment to human life and dignity'
The Catholic Church’s opposition to a bill that would guarantee a right to abortion under New Jersey law is founded... Read more
