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Lebanon is on the brink of war: Where do the country’s Christians stand?
Christians are collectively refusing to support a war that could further devastate an already struggling country. Read more
Family Pride Parade to be held on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro
The parade is an initiative of the National Network in Defense of Life and Family and aims to celebrate the... Read more
Is Edith Stein a doctor of the Church? No, but she could be one soon
The order of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as Edith Stein, has made an official request to... Read more
10 quotes from Edith Stein on what it means to be a woman
On Aug. 9 the Catholic Church celebrates the life of philosopher, writer, and religious sister St. Teresa Benedicta of the... Read more
Olympic track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone credits God for success
McLaughlin-Levrone, a devout Christian who attended Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, often references Scripture. Read more
Catholic school safe environment coordinator fired after arrest for possessing child porn
John Denzel, 60, conducted background checks and coordinated the parish and school’s “Protecting God’s Children” sexual abuse awareness course. Read more
Catholic bishops, Church leaders in Africa laud ACI Africa ahead of its 5th anniversary
Church leaders and groups throughout Africa extended their congratulations to ACI Africa, a service of EWTN News based in Nairobi,... Read more
Hundreds of Christian leaders appeal for persecuted religious minorities in India
A letter organized by the Federation of Indian-American Christian Organizations in North America called for India to be named a... Read more
Vatican announces theme for World Day of Peace 2025
“Forgive Us Our Trespasses, Grant Us Your Peace” is the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the next World Day... Read more
The Catholic University of America receives $1 million grant for campuswide virtue effort
The Catholic University of America (CUA) has received an Institutional Impact grant to expand its programs designed to cultivate virtue... Read more
Pope Francis praises Knights of Columbus for efforts to form men of ‘faith and family’
Pope Francis sent a message of support to the Knights of Columbus annual convention taking place in Quebec, Canada, this... Read more
Planned Parenthood of New York scales back abortions, citing financial problems
Here’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week. Read more
Priest arrested for child porn held on $2.5 million bond amid fears he may flee the U.S.
The priest was extradited to Texas this week to face child porn charges as well as sex abuse charges in... Read more
Vatican approves India’s Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Health ahead of shrine’s feast day
Devotion to Our Lady of Good Health began in the late 16th century following three different oral accounts of the... Read more
What does a general audience with Pope Francis consist of?
On Aug. 7, Pope Francis resumed general audiences at the Vatican. Here’s an explanation of the nature and purpose of... Read more
Election 2024: Culture of life, culture of death square off
Two recently launched media campaigns illustrate the epic clash between the culture of life and the culture of death taking... Read more
IHOP to pay settlement to employee who was forced to work on Sundays
The general manager was also alleged to have made comments to other employees such as “religion should not take precedence... Read more
Knights of Columbus report rise in membership, charitable donations at annual convention
Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly announced that the Knights’ membership rose to 2.1 million members last year with 92,000 new... Read more
U.S. bishops announce new office for justice and peace
The new Secretariat for Justice and Peace will focus its efforts on sharing Catholic social teaching and advocating for peace... Read more
Paris 2024: 7 arrested ‘at gunpoint’ for calling for an end to attacks against Christians
The seven were aboard a bus protesting the attack against the faith of Christians that was featured during the opening... Read more
