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CNA explains: When can Catholic employers fire employees for not following the Church?
The dismissal of a New Jersey teacher from a Catholic school over her decision to be a surrogate has raised... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV recalls Palestinians killed since Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Addressing a group of journalists just outside his Castel Gandolfo residence, Villa Barberini, on Oct. 7, the pope said: “Two... Read more
Czech bishops welcome election results as anti-church coalition fails to enter Parliament
Czech Catholic bishops welcomed the results of the parliamentary elections on Oct. 3–4, which saw a populist party win the... Read more
Mother Cabrini Institute aims to change ‘mental pattern’ of associating immigrants with crime
A new institute at Pope Leo XIV’s undergraduate alma mater wants to change the “mental pattern” that associates immigrants with... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV to make first international trip, to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV will visit Turkey and Lebanon in the first apostolic journey of his pontificate, to take place from... Read more
Vatican approves beatification cause of priest who pioneered monastic life in Korea
The Archdiocese of Seoul announced it has received authorization from the Vatican to initiate the beatification cause of the priest... Read more
Jerusalem churches face mounting tax pressures under Israel’s ‘Arnona’ property levy
The Vatican-Israel dispute over Church taxes in Jerusalem remains unresolved after 30 years. Read more
7 common myths and facts about the rosary
October is designated by the Catholic Church as the Month of the Rosary. Here are seven common myths and facts... Read more
Bishop Paprocki, others talk faith formation of Catholic lawyers at Ave Maria conference
“Law certainly follows values,” Bishop Thomas Paprocki said in a panel discussion at an Ave Maria School of Law conference... Read more
Members of Congress, USCIRF push to designate Nigeria as country of particular concern
Members of Congress and the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) are pushing to designate Nigeria as a country... Read more
Ceasefire deal, hostage release a ‘first step’ for peace, Latin patriarch says
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, called the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal brokered by the U.S. a “first step”... Read more
Pope Leo XIV joins Australian community in Rome for evening prayer
Pope Leo XIV joined the Australian community for evening prayer at Domus Australia Catholic Chapel in Rome on Monday. Read more
Man arrested outside of D.C. Catholic church allegedly possessed molotov cocktail
A man was charged with possession of a molotov cocktail Sunday outside of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle... Read more
March for life in Vilnius, Lithuania, draws thousands, inspires support for pro-life cause
The March for Life in Lithuania on Saturday drew participants from across the nation as well as from neighboring countries... Read more
Thousands join procession in Lebanon in honor of humble priest up for sainthood
Lebanese Catholics gathered for the “Walking Towards You” procession Oct. 4 in honor of Father Bechara Abou Mrad, a Melkite... Read more
Pope Leo thanks Knights of Columbus for generosity to Vatican, service to communities
Pope Leo XIV also expressed his “profound gratitude” for the Knights of Columbus’ funding of restorations in St. Peter’s Basilica... Read more
Pope Leo XIV allows outside banks to manage Holy See investments
Pope Leo XIV issued “Coniuncta Cura” to allow the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See to use banks... Read more
California law allowing anonymous abortion pill prescriptions endangers women, experts say
A new California law allowing doctors to anonymously prescribe abortion pills will endanger women, according to ethicists and medical professionals. Read more
Cash aid for moms: Michigan program cuts infant poverty, boosts families
The first community-wide, unconditional cash transfer program for new families called Rx Kids began in January 2024 in Flint, Michigan,... Read more
Vatican and other Catholic libraries turn to AI and robotics to digitize collections
As the Vatican Apostolic Library digitizes some of its historic collection, other historic Catholic institutions in Rome are going even... Read more
