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China announces new crackdown on religious freedom
China will enforce new restrictions on religious groups, organizations, meetings, and other related events starting on Feb 1. Read more
Planned Parenthood annual report: More government money, more abortions
The nation’s largest abortion provider released its 2018-19 annual report on Jan. 6, showing significant increases both in the number... Read more
Texas appeals court orders continued treatment for gravely ill child
A Texas appeals court ordered Friday that a hospital continue medical treatment for Tinslee Lewis, a terminally ill child in... Read more
Controversy continues regarding South Sudan archbishop appointment
Bari ethnic leaders in South Sudan have distanced themselves from critics of the newly-appointed Archbishop of Juba. The archbishop has... Read more
The Medal of Honor recipient with a devotion to St. Michael
Chief Petty Officer Special Edward C. Byers Jr. won the Medal of Honor. He is also a Catholic with a devotion to St.... Read more
Church in India won't host next Asian Youth Day
Church officials in India have said the nation will not host the 2021 Asian Youth Day as planned, ucanews reported... Read more
Supreme Court of the Philippines rejects petition to legalize same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has reiterated its dismissal of a petition to redefine marriage in the country to... Read more
Pope Francis: When we do not worship God, we worship ourselves
On the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Pope Francis said worship of Christ reveals the true meaning of... Read more
As fires continue to burn, Australian bishop calls for prayer, support
As fires throughout parts of Australia continue to worsen, the Archbishop of Melbourne called for prayers and encouraged Catholics to... Read more
Pope Francis: The Gospel is a call to holiness in concrete actions
The Gospel is more than a nice story – it is the concrete revelation of God’s plan for the world... Read more
Massachusetts bill would let minors obtain abortion without parental consent
In the latest move from Massachusetts state legislators to block abortion restrictions and expand access to the procedure, state Sen.... Read more
Nicaraguan cardinal: Peace comes from dialogue, accepting differences
As political tensions continue in Nicaragua, the archbishop of Managua stressed that for peace to be achieved, people need to... Read more
Lawsuit charges Bishop Trautman, Buffalo diocese with abuse cover-up in 1980s
A lawsuit against the Diocese of Buffalo and retired Bishop Donald Trautman claim they covered up a New York priest’s... Read more
Fort Worth bishop helps family seek care in Catholic hospital for gravely ill Tinslee Lewis
After a Texas judge on Thursday allowed a hospital to stop medical treatment for Tinslee Lewis, a terminally ill child... Read more
Portland bishop says religious prejudice 'cannot be tolerated'
During his homily for Mass on Wednesday, Bishop Robert Deeley of Portland urged Catholics not to tolerate “any kind” of... Read more
Soleimani air strike could mean new danger for Iraqi Christians
Christian communities in the Middle East are likely to suffer renewed persecution in any instability following recent U.S. airstrikes, experts... Read more
Are targeted drone strikes allowed under 'just war theory'?
A U.S. drone strike that killed a top Iranian official on Friday has ignited discussion of the Catholic Church’s teaching... Read more
Cardinal Bo condemns police brutality in Hong Kong
Burmese Cardinal Muang Bo has signed an open letter condemning police brutality in Hong Kong over the Christmas holidays. Read more
US bishops declare solidarity with immigrants, refugees
Anticipating its observance of National Migration Week, the US bishops' conference said Thursday that it stands in solidarity with immigrants... Read more
Solidarity, subsidiarity needed to provide medical care to all, pope says
The principles of solidarity and subsidiarity should be used together to ensure everyone, including the person experiencing poverty, has access... Read more
