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New Zealand bishop resigns over 'unacceptable behaviour' with young woman
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a bishop in New Zealand, following an investigation... Read more
In Rome, outside voices offer contrasting opposition to Amazon synod
This week, two groups who say their voices are not often heard by Church leaders held events to speak out... Read more
Amazon Synod: Ecological ritual performed in Vatican gardens for pope’s tree planting ceremony
Pope Francis witnessed an indigenous performance at a tree planting ceremony in the Vatican gardens Friday, during which people held... Read more
Supreme Court to hear Louisiana abortion law appeal
The Supreme Court will consider an abortion case this term after it announced on Friday that it will hear a... Read more
Will the real St. Francis please stand up?
St. Francis of Assisi is widely known for his life of poverty and love of creation. But there’s a lesser-known... Read more
'Keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus'- The vision of Franciscan University's new president
“We don’t just want God to bless what we’re doing, we want to bless what God is doing,” Fr. David... Read more
N Ireland abortion law breaches human rights, judge rules
The High Court in Belfast ruled Thursday that the region's existing abortion law is in violation of the United Kingdom’s... Read more
Bishop Bransfield facing new abuse allegation
Former Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston Michael Branfield is facing an allegation that he touched inappropriately a nine year-old girl during a... Read more
Brooklyn’s Bishop DiMarzio to lead Vatican investigation of Bishop Richard Malone and the Diocese of Buffalo
The Holy See has announced that Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn will lead an Apostolic Visitation of the Diocese of... Read more
Parents of comatose girl in UK may take her abroad for treatment, court rules
The High Court of Justice ruled Thursday that the parents of Tafida Raqeeb may take her to Italy for medical... Read more
US ambassadors: Religious groups provide aid where governments cannot
U.S. diplomats asked the Holy See to join the multilateral International Religious Freedom Alliance Wednesday, underscoring the contributions of faith-based... Read more
Seattle Catholic schools to require vaccinations
Children who attend Catholic schools administered by the Archdiocese of Seattle must be vaccinated and can no longer claim personal... Read more
Bishop praises brother's forgiveness of officer in fatal Dallas shooting
The brother of Dallas man fatally shot by an off-duty police officer used his time in court to offer a... Read more
Why this Franciscan nun is about to run her 10th marathon
Sr. Stephanie Baliga is about to run her tenth marathon. Here's why. Read more
Australian bishop rejects calls to dismantle seminaries
A Catholic bishop in Australia has dismissed media reports that Church leaders are considering a radical overhaul of priestly formation. Read more
Cardinal Baldisseri: Amazon synod's working doc ‘not magisterium’
Speaking at a press conference Thursday on the Vatican’s upcoming Amazon synod, Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, head of the Synod of... Read more
Pompeo meets pope to discuss religious freedom, Middle East Christians
Pope Francis met with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to discuss the preservation of Christian communities in the Middle East... Read more
Vatican approves miracle of Polish Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski
The Vatican announced Thursday approval of a miracle attributed to Venerable Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, the former primate of Poland known... Read more
How a Palestinian village sheds light on the drama of Christians in the Holy Land
Jifna is a Palestinian village in the West Bank, just 5 miles north of Ramallah –the de facto capital of... Read more
Burmese cardinal laments religious leaders' silence over violence
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon has decried Burma's ongoing violence, and encouraged religious leaders to raise their voices in... Read more
