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Analysis: Pope Francis and the Germans
Whether he turns his attention to the furthest corner of the Amazon, or to reforming his own curia in Rome,... Read more
Church of England maintains sex guidance, despite apologizing for it
The Church of England will not be withdrawing its recent pastoral guidance affirming that sex is reserved for married, heterosexual... Read more
Three of four abducted Nigerian seminarians have been released
Three of the seminarians kidnapped earlier this month in northwestern Nigeria have been released safely by their captors, an official... Read more
USCCB announces new head of National Review Board
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced the new chair of the National Review Board, a lay advisory body... Read more
Pope Francis: Grandparents provide crucial link to faith in secularized societies
Grandparents can play a pivotal role in ensuring that the faith is passed on to their grandchildren in secularized societies,... Read more
Healthcare networks launch anti-human trafficking training
A new partnership is aiming to expand training for medical professionals on how to identify and assist victims of human... Read more
New sacrament formation program released in American Sign Language
A new sacrament formation program for the deaf and hard of hearing is offering adult catechetical information in American Sign... Read more
Democracy activists in Cuba report ongoing repression
A pro-democracy group in Cuba says its members are continuing to experience repression and harassment from police and government officials... Read more
Federal court: labor board can't judge Catholic schools' religious mission
Longstanding court precedent has recognized religious schools’ right to pursue their mission in faculty employment decisions, and so the National... Read more
South Dakota House passes ban on transgender surgery for minors
A bill aiming to ban sex-reassignment surgery and puberty-blocking medication for minors passed the South Dakota House of Representatives by... Read more
Priest apologizes after 'hurtful' homily on Muslims, immigration
A priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has apologized for a homily that described Islam as the... Read more
Virginia Lt. Governor breaks senate tie to liberalize abortion access
Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a Catholic, cast the tie-breaking vote on Wednesday to pass a bill to liberalize abortion... Read more
Cistercian nuns seek help to build new monastery in Wisconsin
Valley of Our Lady Monastery, a community of Cistercian nuns in Wisconsin, is raising funds for a new monastery complex... Read more
Amid protests, Iraqi archbishop calls for 'equal rights and dignity' for Christians
Iraqi Christians must take an active role in the country’s future if they want a unified, multi-religious Iraq, the Archbishop... Read more
French cardinal acquitted by appeal court of failing to report abuse
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin has been acquitted by a French appeals court of failing to report sexual abuse by a diocesan... Read more
Pope Francis: Civilized society recognizes the value of human life
Warning of the modern tendency to judge human life on the basis of utility rather than dignity, Pope Francis Thursday... Read more
This unique Catholic school has served Native American students since 1927
In central South Dakota, along the northern jog of the Missouri River in what one might call “the middle of... Read more
Effort to legalize assisted suicide resurfaces in Maryland
Lawmakers in Maryland are again seeking to introduce a bill to legalize assisted suicide, after similar efforts have failed four... Read more
US censures 13 former Salvadoran soldiers for 1989 killing of Jesuits
The US Department of State announced Wednesday the designation of 13 former Salvadoran military officials for their involvement in the... Read more
Bishops oppose 'public charge' rule change as Supreme Court lifts injunction
In August 2019, the Trump administration announced changes to how a person is determined to be a “public charge,” someone primarily... Read more
