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Pro-life prayer outside an abortion clinic.

Mississippi pro-lifers file suit against abortion clinic protest restrictions

Oct 16, 2019

Pro-life advocates in Jackson, Mississippi have filed a lawsuit against a new city ordinance that would restrict protesters’ ability to... Read more

Women in Angola. Africa.

As Angola drought continues, Catholic Church calls for emergency declaration

Oct 15, 2019

As a severe drought continues to devastate regions of Angola, the Catholic Church in the country is asking the government... Read more

Saddleridge Fire, Los Angeles County.

In face of California fire, LA archdiocese expands fund for victims

Oct 15, 2019

As a large fire continue to burn in southern California, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has expanded one of its... Read more

Missionary: Married priests in Amazon wouldn't get to the root of the problem

Oct 15, 2019

A South American missionary to Angola who is participating in the Amazon Synod at the invitation of the pope has... Read more

Woman with transgender symbol on her hand.

'Transgender mandate' struck down by federal court

Oct 15, 2019

The Obama-era regulation would require most doctors throughout the country to perform gender-transition surgeries upon request, despite any conscience-based or prudential objections.  Read more

Close up of empty crib.

Study finds fertility below replacement rate is 'new normal'

Oct 15, 2019

Fertility rates around the world are stalling at below the replacement level, a new study has shown, as countries with... Read more

March for Life in Washington, DC on January 18, 2019.

‘Life Empowers’: March for Life unveils 2020 theme 

Oct 15, 2019

By Matt Hadro

The 2020 March for Life will honor the centennial of women’s suffrage in the United States, promoting a pro-life message... Read more

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks in Nashville, Oct. 11, 2019.

US Secretary of State discusses international religious freedom threats

Oct 15, 2019

In a speech on Christian leadership Friday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo highlighted international religious freedom threats, especially in... Read more

Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso participates in a binational Mass held in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Nov. 4, 2017.

El Paso bishop encourages Catholics to overcome racism with acts of inclusion

Oct 15, 2019

Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso issued a pastoral letter Sunday reflecting on the area's history of racism and encouraging... Read more

Professor Tracey Rowland, St John Paul II Chair in Theology at the University of Notre Dame (Australia).

Newman scholar critiques Catholic universities

Oct 15, 2019

Catholic universities should try to do more than run an assembly line of information for students who never learn to... Read more

Catholics from the Diocese of Brooklyn during the annual Columbus Day parade on October 14, 2019.

New York will get statue of Mother Cabrini

Oct 15, 2019

The announcement comes two months after a New York City public arts program decided they would not build a statue... Read more

Pope Francis.

Pope names members of drafting committee for Amazon synod final doc

Oct 15, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Tuesday made four personal nominations of members to the group responsible for drafting the final document of the... Read more

Click To Pray eRosary-For Peace in the World.

Vatican promotes 'smart rosary,' selling for $109

Oct 15, 2019

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican promoted the launch of a ‘smart rosary’ bracelet Tuesday compatible with an iOS and Android app, which costs... Read more

Gianluca Gauzzi Broccoletti.

Pope Francis appoints new head of Vatican security

Oct 15, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Tuesday appointed the second-in-command of Vatican security to head the City State's national police force, after the resignation... Read more

Indian archbishop, parish priest killed in California car accident

Oct 15, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Archbishop Dominic Jala of Shillong, India and Fr. Mathew Vellankal died in a car crash Oct. 10 during a visit... Read more

The historic shrine chapel of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine, Florida. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of St. Augustine.

Historic Marian shrine in Florida elevated to national shrine

Oct 15, 2019

Bishop Felipe Estévez of St. Augustine announced Friday that the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche has been elevated... Read more

California state capitol.

California expands statute of limitations for childhood sex abuse

Oct 14, 2019

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Sunday a measure extending the statute of limitations for childhood sex abuse... Read more

Ohio Down syndrome abortion ban remains blocked after court ruling 

Oct 14, 2019

A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a block on an Ohio law banning abortions on the grounds of a... Read more

Attorney General William Barr at University of Notre Dame Law School, Friday October 11. Image from WNDU-TV South Bend.

Attorney General says education is 'ground zero' in fight for religious freedom

Oct 14, 2019

In his Friday remarks, William Barr warned of a rise in secularism that is intent upon the “organized destruction” of... Read more

Bishop Robert Byrne preaches at an Oct. 14 Mass celebrating St. John Henry Newman.

Bishop Byrne: Newman would be surprised to be canonized a saint

Oct 14, 2019

By JD Flynn

Cardinal John Henry Newman would be surprised by his own canonization as a saint, an English bishop said Monday, adding... Read more