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UK court authorizes forced abortion for disabled woman in new case
A court in the United Kingdom ruled last week that it is in the best interest of a pregnant woman... Read more
Amazon Synod bishop: The Gospel brings new concepts to cultures, like forgiveness
While the Vatican’s Synod of Bishop on the Amazon discusses the idea of “inculturating” the Gospel’s proclamation with local culture,... Read more
Calif. governor signs state college campus abortion pill mandate into law
California governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Friday a measure requiring public universities to provide free access to medical abortions... Read more
What are you willing to die for, Chaput asks students
Chaput said he was moved to consider the question as he prepares for retirement; he turned 75 last month, and... Read more
Cardinal Becciu at center of Vatican financial investigation
The recent raid of Vatican offices is connected to an investigation into charges that Vatican money financed the development of... Read more
Vatican City security head resigns after confidential memo was leaked
The head of the Vatican City State’s national police force has resigned, after a confidential internal memo was leaked to... Read more
‘Newman converts’ come home to Rome for canonization
The canonization of St. John Henry Newman Sunday drew “Newman converts” to Rome from across the English-speaking world, all of... Read more
Marathon man: The Catholic faith, and family, of Eliud Kipchoge
On Saturday, Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge broke a finishing tape, and a barrier long-thought to be completely unbreakable. Kipchoge became... Read more
Pope Francis prays for ‘beloved and tormented’ Syria
As Turkish-led forces began the fifth day of their move against Kurdish militias in northeastern Syria Sunday, Pope Francis appealed... Read more
'Lead, kindly light' - Pope Francis names Newman a saint
Nearly two centuries ago, John Henry Newman was England’s most well-known Anglican priest, until he risked everything to become a... Read more
In Philippines, bishop calls for mental health approach to drug problems
Amid a United Nations investigation into a brutal “war on drugs” by Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, a Catholic bishop is... Read more
Bishop in Brazil says he will ordain women to diaconate if pope permits it
A bishop participating in the Vatican’s Amazon Synod said Saturday he would ordain women in his communities as deacons if... Read more
UK's Prince Charles praises Cardinal John Henry Newman
The Prince of Wales said Saturday that the canonization of Cardinal John Henry Newman is a cause for celebration among... Read more
How a miracle through Cardinal Newman saved a mother and baby in a dangerous pregnancy
When Melissa Villalobos first heard about Cardinal John Henry Newman, she had no idea the pivotal role he would play... Read more
Millionaire pornographers charged with sex trafficking in California
The owners and two employees of two related pornography websites were charged in federal court with sex trafficking on Thursday,... Read more
Abortion funding fight looms over Senate appropriations process
When the Senate returns for business on Oct. 15, it will have little more than a month to pass legislation... Read more
The Amazon synod, by the numbers
Here are a few facts about the Amazon synod, as told by the numbers. Read more
Sole private abortion clinic in New Brunswick to close
Clinic 554, the only private abortion clinic in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, is closing because of financial instability,... Read more
Cardinal Newman’s time in Rome
Cardinal John Henry Newman, who will be canonized Oct. 13, is more often associated with Birmingham than Rome, but his... Read more
Tax churches that oppose gay marriage, Democratic candidate says
A Democratic candidate for president has said religious institutions should be stripped of their tax-exempt status if they oppose same-sex... Read more
