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Ahead of synod, prominent prelates publish on ‘LGBTQ issues’
Father Timothy Radcliffe and Father James Martin weigh in on same-sex attraction before the synod. Read more
Padre Pio spoke languages he didn’t know: the gift of xenoglossia
Various historical testimonies document that the beloved St. Pio of Pietrelcina, whose feast day is celebrated Sept. 23, had the... Read more
Pope Francis names consultants to Vatican doctrine office, including controversial theologian
Pope Francis has named 28 new consultors to the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, including controversial moral... Read more
‘Better Off Dead?’ documentary sharpens suicide prevention focus
Liz Carr’s “Better Off Dead?” documentary shows how assisted-suicide laws around the world threaten the lives of individuals with disabilities. Read more
Ballot measures could remove definition of marriage from three state constitutions
The proposed removal of the long-standing language on marriage is largely seen as symbolic, since the U.S. Supreme Court already... Read more
Maternity homes are on the rise post Roe
There are now more than 450 maternity homes in the U.S. — a 23% increase since the Dobbs decision overturned... Read more
Pope Francis cancels meetings for ‘mild flu-like condition’
The Vatican shared written copies of Pope Francis’ messages on AI and Christmas, as meetings with the 87-year-old pope were... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘True power is taking care of the weakest’
In his Angelus message at the Vatican on Sunday, Pope Francis said: “True power is taking care of the weakest;... Read more
Bishops tell young African digital influencers: ‘Brace for the challenges ahead’
Bishop Godfrey Onah reminded graduates of a digital media formation program that the digital world is still at the periphery... Read more
‘It gives me hope’: Catholic advocates work to abolish death penalty at federal level
When it comes to abolishing the death penalty in the U.S., a small but determined band of activists and policymakers... Read more
What is the SSPX? A look at the controversial traditionalist Catholic group
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) is a traditionalist group that is not in full communion with the Catholic... Read more
What you need to know about part 2 of the Synod on Synodality
The second Vatican assembly for the global Synod on Synodality will kick off in October, bringing together clerics and laity... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates anniversary of his vocation to the priesthood
On Sept. 21, 1953, 71 years ago, a young Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s priestly vocation was born. Read more
Delaware governor vetoes physician-assisted suicide bill
Gov. John Carney vetoed the bill Friday, citing his opposition to “enabling someone, even under tragic and painful circumstances, to... Read more
NFL Hall of Fame coach questions Kamala Harris’ comments on abortion, faith
Tony Dungy, a Super Bowl-winning football coach and a pro-life evangelical Christian, criticized Vice President Kamala Harris’ definition of “faith.” Read more
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Judo athlete banned for five months, sign of the cross at Olympics one of several factors
Serbian judo world champion Nemanja Majdov was hit the ban after having made the ancient Christian sign while competing in... Read more
Indiana diocese issues school guidelines affirming biological sex, promoting pastoral care
Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend notes in the policy that all diocesan institutes must use pronouns that align... Read more
Pope Francis asks cardinals to achieve ‘zero deficit’ in the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has called on cardinals to work to achieve the goal of “zero deficit” in the economy of the... Read more
Two lawsuits accuse Missouri dioceses of ‘shameless cover-up’ of sexual abuse
The two suits claim that diocesan officials “knowingly enabled, covered up, and concealed for multiple decades” sexual abuse perpetrated on... Read more
Japanese sculptor, Notre Dame’s O’Regan to receive prestigious Ratzinger Prize
For the first time, a sculptor and native of Japan will be awarded the Ratzinger Prize. Read more
