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Pope Francis wants 'holistic approach' to Middle East, UN Security Council told
Pope Francis is concerned about the worsening situation in the Middle East, and is urging a continued commitment to dialogue... Read more
School choice law rooted in anti-Catholicism, Supreme Court hears
Oral arguments were heard Jan. 22 on the case of Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, which involves the 1972... Read more
Suspension revoked for Vatican’s financial watchdog authority
The new head of the Vatican Financial Intelligence Authority (AIF) announced Thursday that the Vatican’s internal financial watchdog’s suspension from... Read more
Cleveland's Bishop Nelson Perez to lead Philadelphia archdiocese
Bishop Nelson Perez of Cleveland was appointed Archbishop of Philadelphia Thursday, returning to the local Church of his priestly ordination. Read more
‘Follow me:’ How John Paul II and Benedict XVI led a Catholic back to the faith
How Angelo Ciappelloni found his faith at the funeral of John Paul II. Read more
Minnesota abuse survivors to speak at 'restorative justice' conference
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is set to open a conference for survivors of clerical sexual abuse on... Read more
Survey finds significant 'pro-choice' support for abortion regulations
Americans favor returning abortion restrictions to the states, favor a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, and are... Read more
President Donald Trump to attend March for Life on Friday
U.S. President Donald Trump will address the national March for Life in person on Friday, making him the first president... Read more
US bishops speak up on school choice as Supreme Court hears case
States should not deny tax credit programs to families who choose religious private schools, said members of the U.S. Conference... Read more
Archbishop Chaput asks Pakistani PM to follow through on religious liberty
On behalf of Philadelphia’s Pakistani Catholic community, Archbishop Charles Chaput encouraged the Pakistani prime minister Tuesday to shape a culture... Read more
On 'Roe' anniversary, bishops announce parish initiative to help pregnant women
While lamenting the anniversaries of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decisions that mandate legal abortion nationwide, the U.S. bishops announced... Read more
Virginia parish to hold holy hour against planned black mass
A parish in Chesapeake, Virginia will host a Holy Hour of Reparation on Saturday to spiritually combat a scheduled black... Read more
Revision of Criminal Code could legalize abortion throughout Mexico
Pro-life advocates in Mexico are speaking out against a leaked draft copy of Mexico’s revised National Criminal Code, which would... Read more
Perform euthanasia or lose government funding, Canadian hospice told
A Canadian hospice is at risk of losing its government funding over its refusal to euthanize patients who request an... Read more
DOJ files brief in support of Ohio Down syndrome abortion ban
The Department of Justice is officially supporting Ohio’s Down syndrome abortion ban before a federal circuit court. Read more
Supreme Court will not fast track new ACA appeal
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to fast-track hearing a new appeal of the Affordable Care Act. The decision comes... Read more
Taiwan president appeals to Pope Francis over China’s 'abuse of power'
Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen has written to Pope Francis describing China’s aggression and persecution of religion as “obstacles to peace,”... Read more
Pro-life group announces $52 million war chest for 2020 election
A pro-life political group has announced its plans to support President Donald Trump and pro-life senatorial candidates in their 2020... Read more
Pope Francis: Christians can unite in welcoming migrants, each other
Welcoming other Christians and showing hospitality to strangers, especially migrants, is an opportunity for unity and for sharing Christ’s love,... Read more
Mexican bishop: Migrant caravan should be ‘treated like brothers’
The bishop of the southern Mexican border town of Tapachula is calling for members of an incoming migrant caravan to... Read more
