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Pope Francis' Bulgaria trip will have an ecumenical focus
Pope Francis said Friday that his visit to Bulgaria next week will be a pilgrimage of faith, unity, and peace,... Read more
Alabama bill to send abortion doctors to jail sets up Supreme Court fight
The Human Life Protection Act would mean doctors who perform abortion could face years in prison. Read more
Pope Francis: Capitalism must consider impact on humanity, environment
Pope Francis Friday offered a critique of captialism’s impact on the environment, calling for a response that hears “the cry... Read more
Stronger conscience protections for doctors, nurses approved by HHS
The Department of Health and Human Services has released a new rule allowing medical professionals to refuse to take part... Read more
Speaking out, hopeful, and waiting for change
Esther Harber says she was raped by a priest, and spent years trying to be heard in the Archdiocese of... Read more
Catholic Relief Services aids cyclone-stricken nothern Mozambique
Catholic Relief Services is appealing for additional aid after Cyclone Kenneth struck northern Mozambique last week, the second such storm... Read more
Catholic Charities defends serving teen trafficking victims without abortion
Catholic Charities of the East Bay (CCEB) in California is remaining firm in its conviction against referring teenage victims of... Read more
Analysis: Serious and unserious allegations of papal heresy
Despite the recent open letter’s strident claims, the arguments advanced by its authors do not appear to make a legal,... Read more
Kansas legislators fail to override veto of abortion pill reversal law
By a single vote, the Kansas legislature failed to override a governor’s veto of a bill requiring doctors who administer... Read more
Venezuelan National Guard attacks church during Mass
Members of the Venezuelan National Guard attacked a Catholic church in San Cristobal Wednesday, amid nationwide protests against the government... Read more
Equality Act advances amid warnings over religious freedom
The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has approved a controversial equality bill paving the way for a full vote on... Read more
Public Masses suspended for second week in Sri Lanka
Following terrorist attacks and ongoing threats to safety, Masses will be suspended in the Archdiocese of Colombo for a second... Read more
Pope Francis: 'The common good has become global'
Pope Francis called on nations to work toward a global common good Thursday, particularly in confronting climate change, human trafficking,... Read more
Zimbabwean bishops reportedly approve beatification cause of lay missionary
The bishops' conference of Zimbabwe approved Wednesday the opening of the cause for canonization of John Bradburne, a lay missionary... Read more
Right to life a 'core value' of newly-launched Irish political party
The leader of a new political party that spans both Ireland and Northern Ireland promised to uphold the right to... Read more
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules against abortion pill law
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a state law restricting the way in which the abortion pill is... Read more
Nicaraguan bishops lament continued suffering under Ortega
The Nicaraguan bishops lamented Wednesday that “the Nicaraguan family continues to suffer,” and called for no more “repressive actions and... Read more
Archbishop Gregory promises transparency during state investigation
The bishops of the state of Georgia have vowed to be open and transparent as the attorney general conducts an... Read more
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phoenix destroyed by fire, cause unknown
An extensive fire destroyed St. Joseph Catholic Church in north Phoenix during the early morning hours of May 1. The... Read more
Retired archbishop calls for release of protesters amid Venezuela crisis
The Archbishop Emeritus of Maracaibo demanded Wednesday the prompt release of peaceful demonstrators who were arrested the day prior during... Read more
