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Global Rosary Relay aims at 1 billion Hail Marys for priests
The Global Rosary Relay aims to have 1 billion Hail Marys said for the sanctification of priests June 28, the... Read more
Iraqi Christians face uncertain future, U.S. Ambassador for Religious Freedom says
The security of Christians in Northern Iraq remains “tenuous” and will require close attention in the future, the State Department’s... Read more
Suicide rate in prisons raises alarm, calls for change
With suicide rates remaining high in the United States’ prison system, civil advocates are raising concerns regarding the treatment of... Read more
No evidence that Notre-Dame fire was intentional, investigators say
An initial investigation into the devastating fire that consumed much of Notre-Dame cathedral in April has found no signs of... Read more
Pope could see final draft of new curial constitution by September
Pope Francis could receive a final draft of a new constitution for the Roman curia as soon as September, according... Read more
France’s mandatory teen service program draws serious religious freedom concerns
France’s soon-to-be mandatory Universal National Service program for teens has drawn serious religious freedom concerns, with critics noting that the... Read more
North Dakota abortion clinic files suit against state requirements
North Dakota’s sole abortion clinic, located in Fargo, is filing a lawsuit against two state laws that it claims force... Read more
Nicaraguan cardinal asks prayers that peace be the fruit of justice
The Archbishop of Managua encouraged the faithful Monday to pray so that peace in Nicaragua be the fruit of justice. Read more
'Sister Strike' nominated for Best Viral Sports Moment
Maybe it’s the signature bump of the baseball off her bicep before pitching the perfect curve ball. Maybe it’s that... Read more
Chilean diocese concerned for Venezuelan migrants at border crossing
The Diocese of San Marcos de Arica expressed Monday its concern over the humanitarian conditions of hundreds of people, mostly... Read more
‘Hear victims, treat the whole problem,’ human trafficking conference told
Human trafficking survivors shared their stories of abuse and oppression before an audience on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, kicking off... Read more
Abortion is key issue for 2020 voters, new poll says
The study, conducted by Monmouth University, found that over a third of respondents rated abortion as either the “most important”... Read more
After forced abortion threat, disability advocate says support is key to fight eugenics
In the face of an increasingly ‘eugenic’ mentality toward people with disabilities in Europe -- exemplified in the recent overturned... Read more
Eritrean Catholics dedicate Apostles' Fast to pray over clinics' closure
The head of the Eritrean Catholic Church has called for the Church's faithful to observe the current fasting season in... Read more
House passes emergency border funding, Trump threatens veto
The House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday night to provide emergency funding for the humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. Read more
Pope Francis 'profoundly saddened' at image of drowned migrant father and daughter
Pope Francis expressed his ‘immense sadness’ upon seeing the image of the migrant father and child who drowned in their... Read more
Religious freedom laws 'more necessary than ever,' Congress hears
The House Committee on Education and Labor heard testimony June 25 on the Do No Harm Act, a proposed measure... Read more
Pope Francis: There is no room for selfishness in Christian life
Pope Francis said Wednesday that there is no room for selfishness in the Christian life, pointing to the example of... Read more
Venezuelan bishops: Country's plight requires new president
Meeting June 21 with Michelle Bachelet, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Venezuelan Bishops' Conference stressed that the... Read more
Historic mission bell removed from California college
A university in California removed a bell last week after a Native American group claimed the historic piece was disrespectful... Read more
