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Study finds increases in gold price increase sex-selective abortions in India
A study from the University of Essex has found a link between the global price of gold and the survival... Read more
CNA Explainer: What rights does a pastor have?
Chicago rainbow flag burning raises questions about a pastor's canoical rights Read more
For Austrian cardinal, female deacons an 'open question'
Cardinal Christoph Schönborn has said that in his view, whether the Church could ordain women as deacons remains an “open... Read more
Pope Francis: Pray the rosary daily for Church's protection from Satan
Pope Francis has asked all Catholics to pray the rosary daily during the month of October, asking Mary and St.... Read more
Chaput: Youth synod depends on faith, not sentimentality
In an op-ed column published Saturday, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia has restated his concerns about the upcoming synod of... Read more
Prolife Democrat laments ‘homogenization’ within parties
Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL), one of the few prolife members of the Deomcratic Party with a seat in Congress, has... Read more
Holy See, China continue to negotiate situation of underground bishops
Sources say the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China are involved in new negotiations over the fate of... Read more
Vermont AG investigates abuse allegations at Catholic institutions
As the attorney general of Vermont investigates allegations of abuses at Catholic institutions, the state's bishop has announced that the... Read more
Denver archbishop releases letter responding to claims by priest
The Archdiocese of Denver has released a letter in response to a series of accusations posted online by one of... Read more
Archbishop McCarrick to lead life of prayer, penance at Kansas friary
Archbishop Theodore McCarrick has begun his life of prayer and penance at St. Fidelis Capuchin Friary in Victoria, Kansas, according... Read more
Pope Francis laicizes convicted Chilean abuser
The pope has ordered the laicization of Fernando Karadima, a Chilean priest convicted in 2011 of the sexual abuse of... Read more
How the L.A. archdiocese is supporting separated immigrant families
Through Guadalupe Radio the Archdiocese of Los Angeles raised more than $90,000 last month to help reunited separated immigrant families... Read more
Curtis Martin focused on 'Making Missionary Disciples'
In a new book, evangelist Curtis Martin offers a plan to help equip the next "generation" of Christian disciples for... Read more
Archbishop Vigano issues new letter on Pope Francis and McCarrick
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò has issued a new letter addressing his allegation that senior prelates have been complicit in covering... Read more
Santiago archdiocese creates lay-led commission to address abuse cases
Amid the crisis facing the Church in Chile regarding sexual and other forms of abuse, the Archdiocese of Santiago has... Read more
Nicaraguan bishop laments death of teen during anti-government protests
Bishop Rolando José Álvarez Lagos of Matagalpa has called for an end to the deaths in the country occurring during... Read more
Governors’ elections pose moral dilemma for Catholic voters
Catholics living in a state where both of the major party’s gubernatorial candidates oppose key Church teachings have a difficult... Read more
Francis calls for 'permanent catechumenate' for married couples
Pope Francis has stressed the need for ongoing formation for couples, before and after marriage, saying that even the basic... Read more
Pro-life momentum? 40 Days for Life campaign begins in over 400 cities
The 40 Days for Life 2018 fall campaign began on Wednesday, claiming groups in a record 415 cities are taking... Read more
Toronto cardinal exhorts priests to 'become fire'
A Canadian cardinal has a provocative message for priests, bishops, and seminarians struggling to attain holiness: “You must become fire.” Read more
