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At Conservatism Conference, panel challenges philosophy of church-state separation
“A good society educates the young to look above … and not just below,” R.R. Reno, the editor of the... Read more
Catholic Relief Services mobilizes supplies after hurricane ‘rips through’ Caribbean
CRS said in a press release that it was partnering with aid workers in the Caribbean to respond to the... Read more
Gun found in abandoned suitcase before papal visit to Trieste, Italy
According to Italian press, less than 24 hours after the pope’s arrival, the police discovered a Czech-made semiautomatic pistol inside... Read more
Catholics in Africa want Nigeria withdrawn from ‘pro-LGBT, pro-abortion’ Samoa agreement
In a July 9 petition CitizenGo Africa say there have been widespread debates in Nigeria compelling the government to withdraw... Read more
Filipino bishops urge nation to ‘take a little more time’ before legalizing civil divorce
The Philippines is the only nation in the world, other than the Vatican, where divorce is still outlawed. Read more
U.S. military disavows presentation that described National Right to Life as ‘terrorist group’
A photo circulating on social media this week purported to show a PowerPoint slide as part of a presentation delivered... Read more
Analysis: NATO summit highlights divergent views on European defense, future
The NATO summit, held July 10–11 in Washington, D.C., marked the 75th anniversary of the world’s most powerful military alliance. Read more
Pope Francis to attend ‘Miracle of the Snow’ commemoration in Rome
Each year white rose petals fall from the ceiling of the papal Marian basilica in commemoration of a miraculous snowfall... Read more
Pope Francis meets Russian Orthodox Church’s ‘foreign minister’ at the Vatican
The pope met Russian Orthodox Metropolitan Anthony at the Vatican, the head of the Moscow Patriarchate’s Department for External Church... Read more
![Cristóbal Ascencio García, the bishop of Apatzingán in the Mexican state of Michoacán, asked the Catholic faithful to pray "that a Mexico [living] in freedom and a Mexico capable of showing its faith and love may not be lost."](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/images/bishop.garcia.jpg?w=220&h=165)
Communism is ‘imminent’ in Mexico, bishop says
In a Mass celebrated on June 30 the prelate thanked those who remain in prayer for Mexico and pray “in... Read more
Coach says making sign of the cross before game ‘is not superstition, it’s faith’
“I have faith,” said Luis de la Fuente Castillo, coach of the team that will play in the Euro Cup... Read more
Church-builders Louis and Zélie Martin: St. Thérèse’s incomparable parents
July 12 was chosen as the feast of Louis and Zélie Martin because it was on this day in 1858... Read more
Pro-life roundup: Arkansas abortion amendment disqualified
Here’s a roundup of abortion-related developments that took place in the U.S. this week. Read more
20,000 attend Mass marking 50th anniversary of the Neocatechumenal Way in U.S.
The Eucharist was celebrated by the apostolic nuncio to the U.S., Cardinal Christophe Pierre, and held at the Barclays Center... Read more
Diocese of Toledo to pay $1 million to three priest sex abuse victims
The Diocese of Toledo will pay out a seven-figure sum to three victims of priest sexual abuse after agreeing to... Read more
Missouri priest pleads guilty to $300,000 theft from parish
Father Ignazio Medina admitted to “transporting stolen property across state lines” after a federal investigation. Read more
Knights of Columbus to cover Rupnik art in DC and Connecticut
The 2.1-million member lay Catholic men’s group said July 11 it would use fabric to cover the floor-to-ceiling mosaics in... Read more
Vatican reveals details about 1974 ruling on alleged ‘Lady of All Nations’ apparition
The DDF said that in 1974 the doctrinal office voted unanimously that the visions were not supernatural and would not... Read more
Firefighters quell blaze at French cathedral
Rouen Mayor Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol confirmed the incident on social media, sharing an image showing smoke rising from the cathedral’s spire. Read more
‘The Bible in 10 Minutes’ becomes Father Mike Schmitz’s most viral video in first 24 hours
Released on July 9, the video had amassed over 598,000 views just two days later. Read more
