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Filipino archbishop requests abstinence from applause during Mass
In a pastoral letter anticipating the beginning of Lent on Wednesday, Archbishop Socrates Villegas of Lingayen-Dagupan has asked that the... 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
Supreme Court will hear Philadelphia Catholic foster care case
The Supreme Court will decide if the city of Philadelphia was correct to terminate its relationship with Catholic Social Services... Read more
Belgian PM condemns anti-Semitic floats in historic parade
For the second consecutive year, organizers of the Aalst Carnival included numerous apparetnly anti-Semitic caricatures and floats in the annual... Read more
Dioceses in northern Italy suspend Mass during coronavirus outbreak
Several Catholic dioceses in northern Italy have suspended Mass and other activities this week to help contain the spread of... Read more
Personal conversion needed to confront Satan's lies, pope says in Lent message
There is an urgent need for personal conversion, without which the temptations of Satan, and the presence of evil, create... Read more
Denver archbishop discusses February Pope Francis meeting
The Archbishop of Denver offered his impressions of a Feb. 10 meeting between some U.S. bishops and Pope Francis, at... Read more
Catholic uni reform triggered California abortion mandate that violated federal law
A California rule to require abortion coverage in health care plans now faces scrutiny from federal officials who say it... Read more
Father's bid to halt 8th month abortion makes headlines in Colombia
A late term abortion case has made national headlines in Colombia after a father lost a court appeal to save... Read more
Pope Francis: Ask God for the strength to love your enemies
Ask God for the grace to love your enemies, Pope Francis said Sunday in a homily in the Italian city... Read more
Pope Francis on Middle East: War should never be considered normal
War is madness, Pope Francis told bishops gathered in the Italian city of Bari in a speech that warned against... Read more
Mexican bishops back repeal of statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases
The Church in Mexico has expressed its support for several bills to eliminate the statute of limitations in cases of... Read more
Computer programming teen Carlo Acutis to be beatified
The Vatican announced Saturday the approval of a miracle attributed to the intercession of Venerable Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager... Read more
Dominicans open hospital in Peru to serve the poor
A Dominican province in Peru has converted its formation house for aspirants in Lima into a hospital. Read more
L’Arche reports sexual misconduct by founder Jean Vanier
L’Arche International published the results Saturday of an independent investigation detailing sexual misconduct by its founder Jean Vanier with six... Read more
Fr. Emil Kapaun's path to sainthood to face Vatican milestone in March
A Kansas priest recalls the holy deeds of Servant of God Emil Kapaun, a POW and chaplain during the Korean... Read more
After LGBT teachers resign, Seattle archbishop says teachers must be Gospel witnesses
After students at a Catholic high school in Washington state staged protests in support of two teachers who resigned their... Read more
Santa Fe archbishop weighs in on papal discussion of Fr. James Martin
Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe has offered his recollections of a meeting between Pope Francis and the American Southwest,... Read more
