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Archbishop Gomez asks for prayers for those impacted by Calif. fires
As 16 wildfires continue to incinerate thousands of acres of land in California, destroying businesses and homes, Archbishop Jose Gomez... Read more
Australia proposes face-recognition program to fight underage porn access
A government department in Australia has proposed the use of a face recognition system to curb underage access to online... Read more
Indian nun dismissed from religious life for disobedience appeals to Signatura
Sister Lucy Kalapura, whose dismissal from religious life was upheld by the Congregation for the Oriental Churches last month, has... Read more
Biden denied communion at SC parish over abortion stance
A South Carolina Catholic priest reportedly denied Holy Communion to presidential candidate Joe Biden on Sunday, because of the candidate’s... Read more
Pro-life leaders ask HHS to separate abortion payments in insurance plans
A group of pro-life leaders is calling on the Trump administration to finalize a rule that would require abortion to... Read more
Pregnant college students need to know their rights, pro-life group says
As many pregnant students say they face pressure to have abortions to advance their education and careers, one pro-life group... Read more
Dead Theologians Society: The ‘memento mori’ youth group
The incredible story of the Dead Theologians Society. Read more
Missouri's last abortion clinic could be closed after state hearing
A hearing began on Monday in Missouri to determine the fate of the state’s last remaining abortion clinic. Read more
Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim leaders sign declaration against euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide
Leaders of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam presented a signed declaration to Pope Francis Monday expressing their total opposition to euthanasia... Read more
Pope Francis changes name of secret archive to Vatican Apostolic Archive
Pope Francis declared Monday that the Vatican Secret Archive be changed to the title of Vatican Apostolic Archive, to avoid... Read more
US bishops’ conference to vote on president, action items at fall meeting
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will be electing a new president, vice president, and committee chairs, and... Read more
Pope Francis encourages anti-corruption protesters in Lebanon
Pope Francis Sunday encouraged protesters in Lebanon who have taken to the streets to challenge government corruption and mismanagement of... Read more
Pope Francis decries ‘predatory models of development’ in Amazon synod closing Mass
Pope Francis denounced exploitation and “predatory models of development” that plunder the poor and wound “sister earth” in the Amazon... Read more
Church must convert from cultural, ecological sins, Amazon synod concludes
The Amazon synod final document, published Saturday, laid out the need to define “ecological sins” while calling the Church to... Read more
Pickpocketing on the rise in Lourdes, authorities caution pilgrims
As reports of theft are on the rise at a famous Marian shrine in France, Lourdes authorities have increased security... Read more
Amazon synod document calls for married priests and increased role for women
The 33-page document, approved Oct. 26, is the result of a three-week meeting in Rome. Read more
Pope asks for focus on 'diagnosis' of Amazon synod report; warns against ‘elite Christians’ focusing on the ‘little things’
In his closing remarks for the Amazon synod Saturday, Pope Francis urged the media not to give undue attention to... Read more
Analysis: Why 'Pachamama' took a dip
The “Pachamama” splash heard ‘round the world is evidence that among some Vatican leaders, a commitment to 'dialogue' is still... Read more
Catholics call for prayer, legal migration routes after Essex lorry deaths
In the wake of the discovery of the bodies of eight women and 31 men inside a semi trailer in... Read more
As Amazon synod nears end, conversations will affect situations elsewhere
As the Amazon Synod considers the evangelization—and exploitation—of indigenous Amazonian tribes, the conversation reflects as well on what is happening... Read more
