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LA archbishop on immigration: God calls us to speak out against injustice
At a Mass in honor of immigrants on June 24, Archbishop Jose Gomez of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles called... Read more
Bishops cautiously hopeful as South Sudan declares permanent ceasefire
More than four-and-a-half years after a devastating civil war broke out in the world’s youngest country, a permanent ceasefire has... Read more
Bishops weigh in on SCOTUS union case and workers' rights
A US Supreme Court decision striking down mandatory fees paid to public-sector unions undermines workers’ collective rights and can’t be... Read more
Reversing Roe should be the beginning – not the end – for pro-lifers
The announcement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement has prompted elation from pro-life groups, who are hopeful that the... Read more
Update: 'Exoneration' of St John Cantius founder 'without foundation'
UPDATE: Fr. Szarek reaffirmed June 29 that he accepts the Archdiocese of Chicago's decisions regarding Fr. Phillips. In a statement... Read more
Belief in Christ cannot be reduced to a formula, Pope Francis says
The ability to know and have a relationship with the living Christ is both a mystery and a grace, something... Read more
Pope: Don't be afraid of the cross – there is no glory without it
For Jesus, suffering and glory go hand in hand, Pope Francis said Friday, urging Christians not to fall into the... Read more
Spanish Congress agrees to examine euthanasia bill
Spain’s lower house of parliament has agreed to consider a bill that would legalize euthanasia in the country. Read more
Masked, armed men attack chancery in Nicaragua
The pastoral center of the Diocese of Matagalpa in central Nicaragua, whose bishop is currently in Rome to inform the... Read more
Local leaders offer prayers after shooting at Annapolis newspaper
The Archdiocese of Baltimore offered their prayers for the victims and first responders of a shooting at an Annapolis newspaper... Read more
Minn. archbishop: No plans for parish appeals to fund abuse settlement
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis said Wednesday there are no plans for additional parish appeals to fund... Read more
Red hat shows importance of Fatima message, new cardinal says
Among the Church’s newest cardinals is Antonio Augusto dos Santos Marto, who oversees the diocese of Leiria-Fatima. He says his... Read more
Now a cardinal, Giovanni Angelo Becciu heads to congregation for saints' causes
Newly-minted Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu will resign from his post as substitute of the Secretariat of State tomorrow, in anticipation... Read more
Outrage in Spain over botched restoration of 500-year-old St. George statue
Outrage has been sparked in a town in northern Spain over the botched renovation of a 16th-century wooden sculpture of... Read more
The highest honor is to serve God's people, Francis tells new cardinals
At a ceremony for the creation of 14 cardinals Thursday, Pope Francis said the best promotion a person can receive... Read more
Pope Francis accepts the resignation of two more Chilean bishops
In his latest move on the Chilean clerical abuse crisis, Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Horacio del... Read more
These Cistercian monks are brewing the UK's first Trappist beer
The label of “Trappist” is among the most exclusive designations of beer worldwide, with only 11 breweries around the globe... Read more
US bishops add directives for Catholic hospitals on mergers, collaboration
Catholic health care must remain Catholic, even in instances of collaborations or mergers with non-Catholic institutions, say new directives from... Read more
After CDF letter, German bishops' next assembly to explore intercommunion
Following months of controversy, the German bishops' conference have said they will further explore, in accordance with a letter from... Read more
'Many individuals' requested hold on clergy sex abuse report, Pa. court says
In a unanimous opinion released Monday, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania supported and explained its earlier decision to hold the... Read more
