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Francesco Spinelli to be canonized after healing of a newborn in DR Congo
Among those being canonized on Sunday are Fr. Franceso Spinelli, a diocesan priest through whose intercession a newborn was saved... Read more
Australian pro-lifers argue abortion clinic buffer zones violate freedom of speech
Two pro-life activists are challenging Australian “buffer zone” laws in the country’s high court in Canberra. The laws in the... Read more
For transparency, San Bernardino diocese lists priests credibly accused of sex abuse
A list of 34 priests credibly accused of abuse in recent decades was released Monday by the Diocese of San... Read more
Vast majority of private school blue-ribbon winners Catholic
The Department of Education has awarded the 2018 National Blue Ribbon to more than three dozen Catholic schools. Of the... Read more
Cardinal Lacroix: Young people, clerics included, need better formation on sexuality
Young Catholics, particularly clerics, need better formation on sexuality, affectivity, and the body, Cardinal Gérald Lacroix told reporters Tuesday, speaking... Read more
Nikki Haley to leave role as UN ambassador
Nikki Haley will leave her post as the United States’ ambassador to the United Nations at the end of the... Read more
A synod summary from the Polish synod fathers – Oct 9
The synod of bishops on young people, the faith, and vocational discernment is being held at the Vatican Oct. 3-28.... Read more
Bishop Barron gives insight into youth synod process
From his perspective inside the Vatican’s youth synod, Bishop Robert Barron, auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles, told CNA that participating... Read more
Kim Jong Un invites Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has invited Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang, a South Korean spokesman said Tuesday.... Read more
Lack of safeguards in Irish abortion bill 'an affront to conscience'
The Irish bishops on Friday lamented that the draft bill to legalize abortion in the Republic would require pro-life heathcare... Read more
Pro-life leaders oppose broad expansion of abortion in Australian state
A parliamentary committee reportedly supported a proposal Oct. 5 to significantly expand abortion in the northeastern Australian state of Queensland. Read more
A synod summary from the Polish synod fathers – Oct 8
The synod of bishops on young people, the faith, and vocational discernment is being held at the Vatican Oct. 3-28.... Read more
Canadian man arrested after roundhouse kicking female pro-life demonstrator
A Toronto man has been arrested for reportedly roundhouse-kicking a female pro-life demonstrator and harassing several others at a pro-life... Read more
In Nicaragua, political prisoners pray for a free country
A video circulating in Spanish-language social media shows a group of political prisoners praying the Hail Mary while expressing their... Read more
Analysis: Do Vatican officials see abuse crisis as a referendum on the pope?
Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta told reporters Monday that Catholics should “trust Pope Francis that there is going to be... Read more
Pakistani Supreme Court reserves judgement on Asia Bibi blasphemy case
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has reserved judgement on the verdict of Asia Bibi, a Roman Catholic woman who was sentenced to... Read more
40,000 young people in Warsaw pray together for synod
About 40,000 young people gathered Saturday at the National Stadium in Warsaw to pray for the synod of bishops taking... Read more
Pakistani scrutiny for multiple NGOs could close Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services is among the 18 international organizations ordered closed by Pakistan’s new government without explanation. The move follows... Read more
Scicluna: Don't look to youth synod for answers on abuse crisis
Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna of Malta said that while the youth synod is not ignoring the sexual abuse crisis, Catholics... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo welcomes Vatican inquiry into McCarrick files
The president of the U.S.’ bishops’ conference said Sunday he welcomes the Vatican’s announcement of a further investigation into files... Read more
