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‘They’re not going to succeed’: Pro-life societies stand firm in face of opposition on England’s campuses
Protesters targeted a pro-life stand at Oxford University’s Freshers’ Fair. Read more
UK lawmakers formally propose ‘Amess amendment’ on last rites to bill
The amendment’s supporters include Hong Kong’s last governor Chris Patten. Read more
Pro-life advocates mustn't lose hope and joy amid struggles, English bishop says
There will be many pro-life battles this century, but foes of abortion, assisted suicide, and other crimes against human life... Read more
Beatification of 127 Spanish Civil War martyrs in Córdoba shows 'profound spiritual wealth'
Fr. Juan Elías Medina and 126 companions, who were martyred during the Spanish Civil War, were beatified this month in... Read more
Abortion is failing women: An interview with Angela Wu Howard
Legal scholar Angela Wu Howard is one of the signers of an amicus brief in the Dobbs abortion case that... Read more
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US bishops warn against ‘extreme’ abortion provisions in budget bills
Spending bills introduced last week in the U.S. Senate would force employers and insurers to cover and pay for abortion,... Read more
Mobile heart clinic provides free visits to poor in St. Peter’s Square
The rate of heart attacks tripled in Italy in 2020 compared to the previous year. Read more
Pope Francis meets Knights of Columbus leader at Vatican
Patrick E. Kelly took office on March 1. Read more
This new blessed spent her short life loving the poor and marginalized
The 22-year-old died when she was struck by a passing car in 1984. Read more
Church asks people to vote their conscience in Nicaraguan general election
The Nicaraguan bishops’ conference called Thursday on citizens to act freely and to vote according to their conscience as the... Read more
Vatican cardinal visits Syria in 10th year of civil war
Cardinal Leonardo Sandri will spend eight days in the country. Read more
Pope Francis names Jeffrey Sachs to pontifical academy
Sachs has been a frequent visitor to the Vatican in recent years. Read more
Indian Catholic archbishop criticizes Christian missionary survey plan
‘There is no good that will come out of it,’ said Archbishop Peter Machado. Read more
Pope Francis appeals that migrants not be sent back to unsafe countries
Pope Francis called on the international community to stop deporting migrants to unsafe countries. Read more
Yad Vashem: Vatican librarian Cardinal Tisserant made heroic efforts to save Jews
Cardinal Eugene Tisserant was a librarian who knew more than 10 languages, advised multiple popes, and held key Vatican positions. Read more
Human rights begin in the womb, Cardinal Dolan says
The first step to ending all forms of violence in society— whether related to crime, racism, or poverty— is ending... Read more
Alta Fixsler dies in hospice
Alta Fixsler, the two-year-old British girl whose parents fought to keep on life support, died October 18 after her life... Read more
Oklahoma City archbishop issues call to prayer for end to abortion, death penalty
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City has issued a call to prayer for the abolition of the death penalty and... Read more
Indigenous prayers, dancing in San Bernardino Synod Mass spark backlash
The Diocese of San Bernardino says its opening Mass for the Synod on Synodality Oct. 17 sought to celebrate the... Read more
Pope Francis: Our response to injustice must be more than condemnation
Denunciation is not enough when it comes to issues of injustice, the pope said this weekend. Read more
