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British parliamentary committee urges action on N Ireland abortion law
A committee of the British parliament has said Westminster should bypass Northern Ireland's self-governance to clarify the region's abortion law. Read more
‘Lay co-agents essential for Church leadership’ Detroit archbishop says
The role of the laity is crucial to the Church’s efforts to combat clerical sex abuse, Archbishop of Allen Vigneron... Read more
CUA president applauds students' decision to block porn
The president of The Catholic University of America has voiced his support for a student government resolution that asked the... Read more
Injunction against Title X funding rules draws pro-life criticism
Pro-life advocates have lamented a federal judge’s preliminary injunction against the federal Protect Life Rule, which bars family planning funds... Read more
IRS grants Satanic Temple recognition as a 'church'
A satanic group has announced they have been granted recognition as a church by the Internal Revenue Service. Read more
Rwandan bishops apologize for letter urging pardon for genocide perpetrators
The Catholic bishops of Rwanda have apologized for calling for the release of old and ill prisoners convicted for crimes... Read more
Bishop Donald J. Hying appointed to lead Madison diocese
Pope Francis Thursday appointed Donald J. Hying the next bishop of Madison following the death of Bishop Robert C. Morlino... Read more
Abortion language nixed from UN resolution after Trump admin threatens veto
Language referring to abortion was removed from a United Nations resolution on the care of sexual abuse survivors in wartime,... Read more
Commentary: Sri Lanka, martyrdom, and the light of faith
On Saturday night, the Church celebrated its most solemn and joyful liturgy. Read more
Arlington diocese launches addiction support for families
At the request of Bishop Michael Burbidge, the Diocese of Arlington has launched a multifaceted program to get parishes involved... Read more
Sri Lanka's Ranjith: 'I would have cancelled' Easter Mass if bomb warnings were passed on
The Archbishop of Colombo says that government officials in Sri Lanka should be fired for failing to act on tips... Read more
Bishops pray for victims of earthquakes in Philippines
Catholic leaders have offered prayers for the Philippines after two earthquakes struck the region this week. Read more
Pro-life group launches targeted campaign for Born Alive bill
The pro-life organization Susan B. Anthony List has launched a new campaign to pressure members of Congress to sign the... Read more
Peruvian archbishop withdraws defamation suit against journalist
The Archbishop of Piura, Peru, José Antonio Eguren, announced that he will withdraw a complaint of aggravated defamation against journalist... Read more
Ending isolation key to fighting assisted suicide, Catholic health group founder says
The founder of a Catholic health-share group has said that battling loneliness is crucial to opposing the growing acceptance of... Read more
US House asks court to block funding for border wall
Lawyers representing the US House of Representatives on Tuesday filed a motion in federal court to block funding for the... Read more
Pope Francis: To stop evil, give more love than required
To stop the spread of evil in the world, Catholics must go above and beyond, loving and forgiving others even... Read more
Supreme Court to hear sexual orientation, gender identity employment cases
In a decision that could have potentially far-reaching consequences, the U.S. Supreme Court has said it will hear cases involving... Read more
Now is the time to defend the truth, Phoenix bishop says at prayer breakfast
Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix called on a gathering of the nation’s Catholic leaders to stand up to the heresies... Read more
Catholic church vandalized in Northern Ireland
A Catholic church in Northern Ireland was desecrated with paint in the early hours of Easter Sunday morning, receiving disapproval... Read more
