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Abusive former bishop to return to Chile to face civil prosecutors
The Schönstatt movement confirmed Monday that Francisco José Cox Huneeus, a former bishop who was dismissed from the clerical state... Read more
Free Catholic school tuition offered to kids displaced by Camp Fire
After 17 days of scorching more than 150,000 acres in northern California, the Camp Fire - one of the states... Read more
Taiwan voters reject same-sex marriage
The people of Taiwan voted against the recognition of same-sex marriage in a series of referendums last weekend, reinforcing the... Read more
Chinese scientists, officials denounce gene-editing of embryos
A Chinese scientist’s claim to have created a gene-edited baby has been met with an outpouring of condemnation, with critics... Read more
Chinese human rights activist on Vatican-China deal: 'A slap in the face'
Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng called the Vatican’s pact with China over the selection of bishops “preposterous” in a... Read more
Court motions filed as atheist group sues for churches to file tax returns
The Alliance Defending Freedom has filed a motion to intervene after lawyers from the Freedom from Religion Foundation sued the... Read more
Scottish universities seek to limit student pro-life groups
Student associations at both the University of Aberdeen and the University of Glasgow have recently blocked pro-life student groups from... Read more
Catholics in Tennessee, Virginia pray as their bishops face surgery
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, VA, is recovering after a scheduled surgery for prostate cancer on Nov. 27. Bishop Richard... Read more
Nurses petition Irish govenment on freedom of conscience
Irish nurses and midwives have called on the government to protect their freedom of conscience following the legalization of abortion... Read more
U.S. Catholics respond to use of tear gas at the border
Catholic groups have reacted to the use of tear gas at the U.S. - Mexico border Sunday, calling the situation... Read more
Pope names Texas auxiliary to lead Diocese of Monterey
Pope Francis has chosen Bishop Daniel Elias Gracia as the new Bishop of Monterey, California. The diocese of Monterey has... Read more
Claim of creating genetically-edited babies prompts ethics dispute
A Chinese scientist says he has created the first genetically edited babies, a claim that has led members of the... Read more
Texas diocese says border wall on Church land violates religious freedom
The Diocese of Brownsville, Texas is pushing back against a government effort to use Church property to aid in the... Read more
CUA social work dean resigns over Kavanaugh tweets
A professor at The Catholic University of America has resigned as head of the university’s social work department, after a... Read more
Analysis: On sexual abuse, what will U.S. bishops, and the pope, do next?
After several confusing and turbulent weeks in the Church, it is worth asking where reform efforts stand, and where they... Read more
Christians in Ukraine ask for prayer as tensions with Russia escalate
As the Ukrainian parliament voted to introduce martial law after Russian forces seized three of its naval vessels, Christians in... Read more
‘Power is a service’ Congo archbishop tells candidates
The Archbishop of Kinshasa has urged politicians to preserve national unity and practice leadership as service ahead of upcoming elections... Read more
Report: 'Aggressive nationalism' fueling threats to religious minorities
“Aggressive nationalism” is a principal driver of violence and intimidation targeting religious minorities in certain parts of the world, according... Read more
Doctrine remains problem in relations, SSPX affirms after Vatican meeting
After a meeting between the superior general of the Society of St. Pius X and the prefect of the Congregation... Read more
Duterte: Catholics should pray at home, not pay Church 'idiots'
The president of the Philippines encouraged on Monday Catholics to build their own chapels, rather than attending Catholic churches. Read more
