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Little Sisters of the Poor ramping up protections for elderly over coronavirus
Nursing care facilities around the country are ramping up efforts to protect their residents from COVID-19. One religious order told... Read more
Nigerian priest: ‘I want the world to know of the suffering of our people’
“The underlying point of all these attacks is to drive away any Western ideology, Western form of living, and institute... Read more
'Prayer is our strength': Cardinal Turkson's message during coronavirus pandemic
Cardinal Peter Turkson sent a message Wednesday encouraging Catholics to see the sacrifices required to slow the spread of coronavirus... Read more
Australian bishop steps aside during Vatican abuse investigation
Australian Bishop Christopher Saunders of Broome has temporarily stepped back from his duties following allegations of historical sexual abuse. The Vatican... Read more
Pope Francis offers Mass for prisoners after Italian prison riots
Following prison riots in Italy, Pope Francis offered Mass for prisoners and persecuted Christians on Wednesday during his livestreamed daily... Read more
Pope Francis: Humanity needs Christ's justice
Pope Francis said Wednesday Catholics must spread the Gospel to a world which hungers and thirsts for the justice of... Read more
Amid coronavirus, public Masses suspended in most Japanese dioceses
More dioceses in Japan have shut down Mass for the coming weeks in response to the ongoing outbreak of the... Read more
The Fourteen Holy Helpers: Plague saints for a time of coronavirus
By this time in the coronavirus outbreak, you may have cruised the empty toilet paper aisles and pasta shelves at... Read more
Pell’s lawyers make final case in High Court appeal
The legal team for Cardinal George Pell laid out their case for appeal before Australia’s High Court Wednesday. Read more
Washington DC homeless shelter serves the poor despite coronavirus fears
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads in the U.S., one Catholic organization is trying to protect a population that is particularly... Read more
Hebda 'confounded' by 'Abortion Providers Appreciation Day' celebrations
The twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul both celebrated March 10 as “Abortion Providers Appreciation Day.” Minnesota’s archbishop said... Read more
Chinese campaigns to control Christianity worsened in 2019, watchdog says
The Chinese government’s campaign to develop “religion with Chinese characteristics” has increased persecution of the country’s Christians, the human rights... Read more
Pell hearing to begin in Australia’s high court
Australia’s High Court will hear this week arguments in the final appeal of Cardinal George Pell, who was convicted in... Read more
Pontifical Academy of Life assembly attendee tested positive for coronavirus
The Pontifical Academy of Life said Tuesday that only one attendee of a Vatican conference held in Rome ten days... Read more
OAS Secretary General backs 'essential' right to life
The Secretary General of the Organization of American States has drawn praise from pro-life leaders after saying it is “essential” that... Read more
Sen. Sasse calls for Justice Department to investigate PornHub
Senator Ben Sasse called on the Attorney General to investigate the website Pornhub on Monday. The senator said the site had promoted videos... Read more
'We will take to the streets': Cardinal demands answers over 2019 Easter bombings
Cardinal Malcom Ranjith of Colombo has said he will lead public protests if the Sri Lankan government fails to produce... Read more
Polish archbishop: Not praying in churches during coronavirus outbreak 'unthinkable'
The president of the Polish bishops' conference has asked for an increase in the number of Sunday Masses said in... Read more
Women deacons possible after 'Synodal Way,' says German bishops' chairman
The new chairman of the German bishops’ conference has said that calling for the ordination of women could be a... Read more
Italian police close St. Peter's Square to public
The Italian police closed St. Peter’s Square Tuesday following the Italian government decree extending quarantine measures to all of Italy... Read more
