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Polish archbishop compares LGBT movement to communist regime
Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski of Krakow made the comparison in a pastoral letter to the archdiocese released on Sept. 28, as he announced... Read more
Pope Francis appoints North Dakota priest to lead Diocese of Helena
Pope Francis appointed Tuesday Fr. Austin A. Vetter as the next bishop of Helena, Montana. Read more
New cardinal says he relied on Eucharist, Mary during time in Soviet prison camp
One of the newest cardinals of the Church says he drew strength from the Mass and the Blessed Virgin during... Read more
Project Rachel founder to receive Evangelium Vitae Medal
The University of Notre Dame announced Sunday that Vicki Thorn will receive the 2020 Notre Dame Evangelium Vitae Medal in... Read more
UK company apologizes for pro-life billboard aimed at local MP
An advertising company has has apologized for displaying a pro-life billboard in the United Kingdom, saying it will remove the... Read more
Indiana bishops say death penalty does not help convicts or victims
Ahead of a scheduled reinstatement of the death penalty for federal inmates, the bishops of Indiana are calling on U.S.... Read more
Red Mass opens Supreme Court term with religious liberty and abortion on the docket
The annual Solemn Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, D.C. is celebrated at the beginning... Read more
Tens of thousands protest France IVF bill
At least 42,000 people protested in Paris Sunday against a bill that would allow single women and lesbian couples access... Read more
Federal appeals court considering Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban
A federal appeals court is considering a Mississippi law ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The law was... Read more
Women religious play vital role in Amazon, sister says
A religious sister from Colombia taking part in the Amazon synod said Monday her congregation and other women’s religious congregations... Read more
Holy Spirit is 'main actor' of Amazon synod, pope says in opening remarks
In his opening remarks for the Amazon synod Monday, Pope Francis said the assembly’s working document is meant to be... Read more
Pope Francis prays for 'daring prudence' during Amazon synod
At the opening Mass for the Amazon synod Sunday, Pope Francis prayed that the Holy Spirit would give the bishops... Read more
Newborns' removal after refusal of optional shot raises parental rights concerns
Concerns over parental rights violations are being raised as a group of families in Chicago files a lawsuit saying their... Read more
Pope Francis urges new cardinals to imitate Christ’s compassionate heart
Pope Francis created 13 new cardinals Saturday, encouraging each of them to ask for the grace to have a compassionate... Read more
Commentary: 30 years of German unity, fruit of a Christian revolution
The revolution that reunited Germany was not, at first sight, a Christian one. But it was a peaceful revolution that was... Read more
Macau diocese angered by government light show on church ruins
A diocese in southern China expressed disappointment this week regarding a patriotic light-show that had been projected on the remains... Read more
EPA tells churches to cut mercury but says restrictions on power plants unnecessary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking houses of worship to eliminate mercury products, while at the same time saying... Read more
In England, Christian doctor loses trans beliefs case
An employment tribunal in England stated Wednesday that a biblical view of sex and gender is “incompatible with human dignity”... Read more
Ruthenian women's community established as eparchial monastery
The Ruthenian Bishop of Parma last week erected Christ the Bridegroom Monastery as a female monastery sui iuris of eparchial... Read more
Senators introduce bill requiring states to report abortion figures
The Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2019 would make certain Medicaid family planning funds to states... Read more
