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Cardinal Gregory stresses need for unity at Outreach LGBTQ conference
Cardinal Wilton Gregory shared his hopes that the conference would advance the goal of making the Church and the nation... Read more
At least 9 priests abducted by Nicaraguan dictatorship in last 2 weeks
These priests “remain under total surveillance” by the National Police, lawyer and researcher Martha Patricia Molina reported. Read more
One of three young English stabbing victims memorialized with Mass at Catholic parish
Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9, was remembered as “the most beautiful, strongest girl in the world” during the service at St.... Read more
Animal rights activists plead with Pope Francis to end bullfighting
Two activists connected to PETA temporarily interrupted Pope Francis’ Wednesday audience in Vatican City, calling on him to take action... Read more
Stunning upset: Cole Hocker’s Catholic high school cheers as he breaks Olympic record
Indianapolis native Cole Hocker astounded the sporting world on Tuesday when he clinched a last-minute win in the men’s 1,500-meter... Read more
Swiss court: Parents must turn over documents to allow sex change of teen daughter
The parents have been embroiled in legal battles with Swiss government bodies for about three years to prevent officials from... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘All things are possible’ when we invite God into our lives
Francis’ reflections marked his fifth catechesis on the theme “The Spirit and the Bride: The Holy Spirit Guides the People... Read more
Iraqi priest recounts night of exodus, ISIS invasion a decade later
For Father Martin Banni, pastor of St. Korkis Chaldean Church in Karamlesh, Iraq, the memories of Aug. 6, 2014, remain... Read more
Venezuelan cardinals warn Maduro government may be fabricating election tally sheets
The cardinals poined out that there are indications that the Maduro government may be “fabricating” election tallies to supposedly prove... Read more
How a Supreme Court ruling on bankruptcy could affect Catholic abuse lawsuits
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on bankruptcy law will “absolutely” have a significant effect on U.S. Church abuse lawsuits,... Read more
Vatican Court president under investigation for alleged complicity with Sicilian Mafia
On July 31, Giuseppe Pignatone was summoned to testify in court in Sicily for alleged complicity and cover-up of the... Read more
Novak Djokovic crosses himself at the Olympics, gives glory to God for gold medal victory
The 37-year-old Serb, considered by many the greatest male tennis player in history, defeated the young Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz... Read more
‘Radiate Love’: how California Catholics are celebrating marriage and family
California Catholic bishops are launching a yearlong initiative to celebrate and encourage marriage and families through educational and parish-based resources. Read more
Oklahoma Supreme Court declines to stay ruling to rescind religious charter school contract
The state Supreme Court denied a stay of a recent ruling that required the Statewide Charter School Board rescind a... Read more
‘One of a kind’ Eucharistic boat procession set to roll down Mississippi River
A procession of house, tug, and steamboats is set to launch in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Aug. 14 and land... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Miracle of the Snow’ reminds us of Mary and the wonder of grace
During the second vespers on the solemnity of Our Lady of the Snows at the Basilica of St. Mary Major... Read more
UPDATE: Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate in 2024 election
The Democratic vice president is expected to introduce Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate at a rally in... Read more
Religious sister shares story of hope and vocation after participating in Labouré Society
The Labouré Society, a nonprofit organization founded in 2001, serves to assist men and women who aspire to become Catholic... Read more
Significant rise in unsupervised abortions in 2023, new study finds
There was a significant increase in unsupervised abortion attempts from 2021 to 2023, a new study by the American Medical... Read more
Last of founding board members of EWTN, Richard DeGraff, dies at 94
Richard DeGraff, a founding board member at EWTN who was instrumental in helping Mother Angelica launch the network, passed away... Read more
