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US bishops endorse bill to provide legislative fix for DACA recipients
A federal judge ruled on Tuesday evening that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program must be re-opened to... Read more
In Northern Ireland, anti-abortion graffiti hits Catholic churches
Two Catholic churches in Northern Ireland have been targeted with graffiti bearing a message opposed to abortion, ahead of a... Read more
Australian nun to be deported from Philippines for alleged political activism
An Australian Catholic nun who has been working as a missionary in the Philippines for nearly 30 years has been... Read more
Franciscan University highlights sexual assault policies following criticism
Franciscan University in Steubenville has said it is committed to reporting and investigating all allegations of abuse in alignment with... Read more
Dominican priest: Lack of belief within the Church enables the diabolical spirit
According to one exorcist working in Italy, the average time needed for a person to be freed from demonic influence... Read more
Court of Appeal rejects plea from Alfie Evans' parents
An appeal by the parents of ailing toddler Alfie Evans was dismissed by the UK Court of Appeal Wednesday, leaving... Read more
Analysis: Pope’s personal theologian expected to lead major Argentine archdiocese
The Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina announced this week that Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez, Pope Francis’ personal theologian and ghostwriter,... Read more
Council of Cardinals prep new constitution for Roman Curia
Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals met this week to continue their discussion of curial reform and to work... Read more
Pope Francis will visit Bari to host ecumenical day of prayer for peace
Pope Francis will travel to the Italian town of Bari July 7 for an ecumenical gathering with the heads of... Read more
Pope Francis: The Christian life is a battle against evil
On Wednesday Pope Francis spoke about the temptations encountered in the Christian life, encouraging the faithful not to be discouraged... Read more
Why Catholics should beware as high-tech 'deepfake' videos emerge
Like any figure of importance, there is high likelihood that the Pope or another Catholic leader could be the subject... Read more
New Cardinal Newman Guide helps families navigate college search
The Cardinal Newman Society on Monday released its annual guide to help young Catholics make an informed choice as they... Read more
Michigan diocese brings in retired judge for investigation, recommits to cooperation
A retired judge who will be overseeing the internal investigation of the sex abuse scandal in the Diocese of Saginaw... Read more
In Bavaria, government buildings will display a cross over their entrance
The government of Bavaria has decided to instruct all state administrative buildings in the German state to display a cross... Read more
After Alfie Evans breathes on his own, judge again strikes down transfer to Rome
Ailing toddler Alfie Evans will not be permitted to fly to Rome for additional treatment, a judge ruled on Tuesday... Read more
Dictatorship the underlying problem in Nicaragua riots, priest says
As violent clashes continue between security forces and anti-government protestors in Nicaragua, an eye witness has said the country's underlying... Read more
In Toronto, cardinal urges prayers for victims of van attack
Cardinal Thomas Collins of Toronto offered prayers this week for the victims of a van attack that left 10 people... Read more
Abuse survivor: Forgiveness, positive outlook key to healing
At the age of 16, Deborah Kloos was a distraught young woman who turned to the Church in hopes of... Read more
New York assisted suicide bill draws fire from disability rights group
Disability rights activists are speaking out in opposition to a proposal in New York that would legalize physician assisted suicide. Read more
Pope's abuse prevention commission prioritizes survivors, education
Pope Francis' commission for the protection of minors met in Rome last week to listen to survivors of clerical sexual... Read more
