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As US closes Palestinian office, Catholics urge that Palestinian voices be heard in peace process
The U.S. State Department announced today Monday it will close the Palestinian Liberation Organization office in Washington because it says... Read more
Bishop Rhoades denies misconduct allegation from time in Harrisburg
An allegation of misconduct has been filed against Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend and is being investigated by... Read more
Third 'restoration' of Catholic artwork in Spain sparks outrage, hilarity
In the third known act of egregious artistic restoration of Spanish Catholic art in recent history, a 15th century statue... Read more
What a vocation to be a Holy Land Franciscan looks like
A religious vocation to serve in the Holy Land is demanding, but there is nothing like walking where Christ walked... Read more
Commentary: Red flags, abuse, and the final judgment
Christ tells us to recognize the false prophets, the ones who are secretly ravenous wolves longing to eat His people... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley: Listening to abuse survivors is crucial
In an interview with Vatican News on Sunday, Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston said Church leaders must listen to abuse... Read more
Baltimore Orioles, CRS send meals to drought-stricken Burkina Faso
The Baltimore Orioles teamed up with Catholic Relief Services last weekend to help feed the hungry in Burkina Faso. Read more
Argentine abuse investigation involves priest previously reported to Pope Francis
An Argentine investigation into clerical sexual abuse involves a priest previously accused of abuse in Italy, who was the subject... Read more
Nuns in India protest bishop accused of rape
Seven nuns gathered in a public square in Kochi on Saturday to protest how both police and the Church have... Read more
Catholic school student raises $1 million for Australia's drought affected farmers
With severe drought conditions continuing to affect farmers in Australia, a fourth grader at a Catholic school has raised more... Read more
Bishop advocates new beginning between Church, Irish government
Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick has encouraged a fresh collaboration between the Church and the government of the Republic of... Read more
Pope Francis: Don't make a show of doing good
Pope Francis said Sunday that Jesus teaches when doing good deeds, they should be performed discretely and without trying to... Read more
In Oregon, fewer refugees means changes for Catholic Charities
For some 70 years, Catholic Charities in Oregon has helped refugees settle into their new life – assisting with everything... Read more
Florida Catholic event seeks to overcome denial about modern racism
A recent event in a Florida diocese is seeking to help Catholics overcome a lack of awareness about the ongoing... Read more
Chilean Senate passes bill allowing minors to change legal gender
The Chilean Senate has passed a gender identity bill that would allow minors as young as 14 to change their... Read more
Senate Judiciary Committee wraps up Kavanaugh hearing
After four days of hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh has progressed closer towards eventual confirmation to... Read more
EU report highlights religious freedom threats across the globe
An annual report released by a special group within the European Union warned of serious religious freedom violations in some... Read more
Letter acknowledges Vatican receipt of allegations against McCarrick in 2000
Catholic News Service on Friday published a redacted version of a letter sent in 2006 from a high-ranking official of... Read more
Legatus withholds tithe to Holy See amid accountability questions
A U.S.-based organization of Catholic business executives announced Thursday that it is placing its annual donation to the Holy See... Read more
Russians hacked Catholic, Orthodox clergy amid Ukrainian push for autocephaly
Russian hackers infiltrated the email inboxes of Orthodox, Catholic, and other religious leaders connected to Ukraine amid conflict between Kyiv... Read more
