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Friend of Jean Vanier ‘heartbroken’ for abuse victims, but hopeful for the future of L’Arche
On the news that Jean Vanier, Catholic founder of L’Arche International, has been credibly accused of serially sexually abusing women,... Read more
US Religious Freedom Commission calls India riots 'brutal and unchecked violence'
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has called on the Indian government to halt ongoing anti-Muslim violence... Read more
Religious sisters back pro-abortion primary challenger to Lipinski
Two Catholic religious sisters on Wednesday expressed their support for a pro-abortion primary challenger to one of the last remaining... Read more
Relics of Ss. Louis, Zelie Martin find home in parish named for daughter Therese
Fr. John Fain is getting the 19th-century family of St. Therese back together. Read more
Denver archbishop requests fasting, prayer for victims of sexual abuse
For the second year, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver is inviting all the faithful of the local Church to offer... Read more
Florida man tackles deacon during anticipated Mass
It took ten parishioners to restrain Thomas Eisel after he attacked a deacon during an anticipated Mass on Saturday. Read more
ACLU lawsuit targets 'sanctuary cities' for the unborn
The American Civil Liberties Union on Tuesday filed lawsuits against seven Texas cities that have declared themselves “sanctuary cities” for... Read more
'Repent and accept the Gospel' Trumps say in Ash Wednesday statement
“This powerful and sacred tradition reminds us of our shared mortality, Christ’s saving love, and the need to repent and... Read more
Catholics must reject social media anti-Semitism, Indiana bishop says
The Catholic Church has “firmly condemned” anti-Semitism, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana said Feb. 19, warning... Read more
US Supreme Court rules in favor of border patrol agent in cross-border shooting
The US Supreme Court has issued a ruling in the case of a border patrol agent who shot and killed... Read more
S. Dakota dioceses focus on healing, after statute of limitations bill fails
The South Dakota legislature has killed a bill that would have opened a two-year window for childhood victims of sexual... Read more
Detroit Catholics say archdiocese fabricated rape charge against pastor
A group of Detroit Catholics has filed a lawsuit claiming that the Archdiocese of Detroit fabricated an allegation of rape... Read more
Senate fails to pass two pro-life bills on same day
The Senate on Tuesday failed to pass two pro-life bills to protect unborn babies who can feel pain, and babies... Read more
What do Catholics believe about the Church, the devil, and faith? A new poll sheds light
A poll released Monday provides new insight into the religious practices, beliefs, and other demographic trends of U.S. Catholics. Read more
Supreme Court sends back case against Puerto Rican archdiocese
The Supreme Court has sent a case concerning the Archdiocese of San Juan, Puerto Rico, back to Puerto Rican courts.... Read more
California doubles down on rule forcing Catholic nuns to pay for abortion
Facing the threat of major cuts to federal HHS funds, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has said the state will... Read more
US Hispanic Catholics more likely to attend Mass, less likely to vote Trump
A new poll shows that Hispanics Catholics in the U.S. are more likely to attend weekly Mass and far less... Read more
New poll asks Catholics what they believe about abortion
While the Catholic Church teaches that procuring an abortion is always immoral, a majority of U.S. Catholics do not believe... Read more
New poll shows Catholic divide over 2020 election tracks with deeper rifts
As Democratic primary voters choose which candidate will oppose President Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election, the second in... Read more
Federal appeals court upholds Trump's 'Protect Life Rule'
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that the Trump administration’s policy adjustments to the Title X program can stay, meaning... Read more
