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Bring down 'Iron curtain' of persecution, Religious Freedom Ministerial told
U.S. leaders called for a worldwide “grassroots” movement to fight religious persecution at a global religious freedom gathering on Tuesday. Read more
Cardinal Mueller criticizes 'false teaching' on revelation in Amazon synod doc
That the working document for October’s Synod of Bishops calls the Amazon region a source of revelation is a “false... Read more
Pro-life women deliver semi-truck full of supplies, $72,000 to the border
The heat index in McAllen, Texas was 125 degrees on Saturday, but that did not stop members of the pro-life... Read more
Appeals court upholds injunction against contraception mandate exemption
A federal appeals court on Friday unanimously blocked Department of Health and Human Services rules that would have exempted employers... Read more
HHS brings Protect Life Rule into effect
The Trump administration announced Monday evening that parts of the Protect Life Rule, which prohibits recipients of Title X family... Read more
Orange diocese to dedicate Christ Cathedral
The Diocese of Orange will dedicate its Christ Cathedral July 17 after a seven-year, $77-million renovation process. Read more
Trump administration issues new asylum rules for southern border
The Trump administration announced a new rule on Monday, changing the asylum application process along the U.S.-Mexco border. Read more
Armed rebels threaten peace agreement in Central African Republic, bishop warns
Armed rebel groups are thwarting the prospects for success of the Central African Republic’s recent peace agreement, warned the president... Read more
N Ireland bill legalizing abortion, gay marriage faces challenges in House of Lords
As the British parliament continues to consider a bill on Northern Ireland including amendments that would legalize abortion and same-sex... Read more
Amid political uncertainty, Haitian bishops announce year of prayer
The Catholic bishops of Haiti have announced a year of prayer and adoration for the country, which continues to face... Read more
Vatican draws attention to sacrifice of seafarers, requests prayers
The prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development urged prayers Sunday for seafarers, fishermen, and maritime workers, by... Read more
San Francisco auxiliary bishop, seminary rector, dies age 70
Bishop Robert Christian, O.P., an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of San Francisco and rector of St. Patrick Seminary in... Read more
Teens encounter Christ by serving homeless persons in DC
It is an overcast day with threatening rain clouds overhead, but the mood in the basement of Holy Name of... Read more
This Roman basilica is dedicated to 20th century martyrs
On an island in Rome’s Tiber River, there is a basilica devoted to the Christian martyrs of the 20th century,... Read more
Pope Francis: Judge your own heart first – not that of those in need
Helping a person in need requires compassion toward their situation, Pope Francis said Sunday, encouraging Catholics to think first about... Read more
Italian Cardinal Paolo Sardi dies at age 84
Cardinal Paolo Sardi, who served under five popes, died Saturday at Gemelli Hospital in Rome after a short illness. Read more
For pregnant women facing poverty, pro-life groups offer resources for success
Poor women are the most likely population to obtain an abortion. Read more
Chile ends statute of limitations for sex crimes with underage victims
Chile has removed the statute of limitation on sex crimes against children and adolescents, though the new law is not... Read more
Vatican will open two ossuaries next week in continued cemetery investigation
The Vatican has found two ossuaries which may belong to the German noblewomen whose tombs were found empty earlier this... Read more
Conn. bishops call for 'complete overhaul' of immigration policies
The bishops of Connecticut have joined a number of bishops’ voices in calling for “a complete overhaul of existing immigration... Read more
