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Colorado baker asks for true tolerance, and an end to the spotlight
A Colorado baker who became the focus of legal battles over religious freedom and same-sex marriage hopes his time in... Read more
Catholic soldier posthumously awarded Medal of Honor
President Donald Trump will award the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Travis W. Atkins, who was killed on June... Read more
Brooklyn diocese condemns SNL R. Kelly sex abuse jokes
The Diocese of Brooklyn has demanded an apology from the NBC network, calling jokes comparing Catholics to supporters of a... Read more
For US religious freedom ambassador, concerns remain on Vatican-China deal
The Vatican’s deal with China on the appointment of bishops has not changed the government’s abuse of Catholics and sets... Read more
Heartbeat abortion bans move forward in Tennessee, Georgia
Lawmakers in Georgia and Tennessee have advanced bills that would ban most abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detected, usually... Read more
UNICEF: CAR is most dangerous country for children
Despite last month’s peace agreement between the Central African Republic government and rebel factions, the country’s citizens, especially children, continue... Read more
New law in NY used to revive $20 million suit against Brooklyn diocese
A new law in New York that extended the statute of limitations for the reporting of childhood sexual abuse has... Read more
Chilean cardinal addresses case of sex abuse in Santiago cathedral
Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati Andrello of Santiago on Thursday denied knowing and giving money to the complainant in a rape case... Read more
Argentine bishop under investigation for sex abuse attending pope’s Lenten retreat
Argentine Bishop Gustavo Oscar Zanchetta, under a Vatican investigation for sexual abuse of seminarians and other sexual misconduct, is attending... Read more
Order explains transfer of nun who spoke against rape-accused bishop in India
Last month a provincial superior of the Franciscan Clarist Congregation explained that the recent transfer of Sister Lissy Vadakkel was... Read more
Catholic university to review Rosica work for plagiarism
A Catholic university in Ontario, Canada, says it will review any published work by its former president and vice-chancellor, Fr.... Read more
O'Malley introduces whistleblower system for complaints against Boston bishops
The Archdiocese of Boston has announced it will implement a third-party system for reporting allegations of abuse or misconduct against... Read more
Catholic missionaries, aid workers among victims of Ethiopian plane crash
Pope Francis is offering prayers for the 157 people killed in an Ethiopian Airlines plane crash Sunday, which include a... Read more
Bishops Bransfield, Bennett restricted from exercising ministry
Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore announced on Monday restrictions on the ministry of both retired West Virginia Bishop Michael Bransfield... Read more
Pope begins Lenten spiritual exercises reflecting on Christ's gaze
A Benedictine abbot is leading Pope Francis and the Roman curia in Lenten spiritual exercises this week, with the theme... Read more
Pope Francis: Martyred seminarians provide a witness for priests, bishops
Pope Francis said Sunday that the nine Spanish seminarian martyrs beatified this weekend provide a witness to priests and bishops... Read more
Why one Alabama man is suing on behalf of an aborted fetus
In what is believed to be the first case of its kind in the United States, an attorney will represent... Read more
Pope Francis: Be bold in responding to the Lord's call
It takes courage and boldness to trust in God’s promises and follow the vocation he has set out for you,... Read more
Utah school apologizes after student forced to remove Lenten ashes
A school district in Utah has issued an apology after a fourth-grade student was told by a teacher that he... Read more
Kansas archdiocese responds after denying school admission to child of same sex-couple
A K-8 Catholic school in Kansas is defending its decision to deny admission to a kindergarten student who is the... Read more
