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Catholics in war-torn Syria doing their best to ‘live in peace’
Archbishop Denys Chahda said that many basic services and guarantees still need to be improved so that Syrians can have... Read more
Arizona Supreme Court says state can use ‘unborn human’ in abortion vote explainer
Here’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week. Read more
Pope Francis: Mary goes before us on the journey of life
During his Angelus on the solemnity of the Assumption, the pope reminded Catholics that the Blessed Virgin Mary always “goes... Read more
The Sistine Chapel was consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption: 5 things to know
The famous chapel derives its name from the man who consecrated it: Pope Sixtus IV, who served as the Roman... Read more
The fascinating history of the feast of Mary’s assumption
This feast day is a relatively new one but the history of the holy day and the mystery behind it... Read more
Vatican expels Sodality of Christian Life founder
Luis Fernando Figari Rodrigo, founder of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae and accused of committing sexual abuse, has been expelled from... Read more
Missouri’s pro-life leaders prepare to defeat ‘extreme’ pro-abortion ballot measure
If Amendment 3 passes in November, it would represent a significant turnaround after years of pro-life gains in the Midwestern... Read more
French government warns of ‘very high’ terrorist threat on Catholic solemnity
According to BFMTV, the French minister of the interior instructed local officials to advise Christian leaders on preventative security measures. Read more
Catholic diocese in Nigeria condemns brutal assault on priest by military
The Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria has condemned an attack on All Saints Catholic Church Ikyaior by the Nigerian military... Read more
‘With the Heart of a Shepherd’: New book highlights letters of bishop to persecuted flock
The Tomás Moro (Thomas More) Institute in Costa Rica presented the book “With the Heart of a Shepherd,” a collection... Read more
St. Maximilian Kolbe’s beard: EWTN friars draw inspiration from unusual relic
The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word keeps a relic of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s beard, which was gifted to EWTN. Read more
Drama reenacting the assumption of Mary returns to Valencia Cathedral after 400 years
After 400 years, the Valencia Cathedral has reintroduced the performance of the “Mystery of the Assumption of the Virgin” drama. Read more
PHOTOS: This Catholic charity is boosting affordable housing with a prefab ‘pocket neighborhood’
Catholic Charities’ “Caritas Casitas” initiative consists of “a pocket neighborhood made up of 12 efficiency units designed to foster neighborly... Read more
Parents sue Colorado school for secretly facilitating daughter’s gender transition
A school counselor at Brighton High School secretly connected the 14-year-old girl with a transgender therapist. Read more
Vatican secretary of state says Ukraine’s military advances into Russia are ‘worrying’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin is expressing concerns about Ukraine’s recent military advances inside Russian territory, warning the actions could further escalate... Read more
Cardinal Hollerich demands probe into multimillion-dollar Caritas scandal
The archbishop of Luxembourg has called for transparency in a 61 million euro ($67.2 million) Caritas Luxembourg scandal before a... Read more
Australian archbishop calls for faith protections in wake of shelved religious bill
“It is regrettable that such important legislation is not proceeding,” Melbourne Archbishop Peter A. Comensoli said in a statement. Read more
A special prayer for peace in the Holy Land on the feast of the Assumption of Mary
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, said that “these days seem to be important” in order to change the... Read more
Hillbilly Thomists perform for sold-out show following release of fourth album
The musical group of Dominican friars made a stop at St. Francis Hall in Washington, D.C., as part of their... Read more
St. Maximilian Kolbe’s weapon for evangelization: the Miraculous Medal
As World War II raged around him in Poland, St. Maximilian Kolbe fought for souls using a printing press and... Read more
