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Was abortion decriminalized in Mexico? What you need to know about the recent ruling
Asked if the country's Supreme Court decriminalized abortion with its recent ruling, Francisco Vázquez-Gómez Bisogno told ACI Prensa “the answer... Read more
Catholic leader in Morocco: It may take years to rebuild after earthquake
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake, which hit near the historic city of Marrakesh Friday night, has killed more than 2,900 people as... Read more
‘The Phenomenon’ is baptized at age 46: Soccer great Ronaldo Nazario embraces Catholic faith
The Brazilian and world soccer legend nicknamed “The Phenomenon” took a significant step in his life of faith by receiving... Read more
Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia to cover up Nazi SS monument in Catholic cemetery
The monument was meant to honor the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS, which was made up of ethnic... Read more
USAID announces ‘religious engagement policy’ aimed at partnering with faith groups
The agency said the policy underscored “the important role of religious communities and faith-based organizations [FBOs] as strategic development partners.” Read more
Pope Francis highlights life of service of Venezuelan blessed at general audience
Pope Francis on Wednesday presented the life of Blessed José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros as an example of the Gospel in... Read more
Spanish bishop open to mediation regarding non-Opus Dei priest as rector of Opus Dei shrine
Bishop Ángel Pérez Pueyo said he has waited for things to calm down before making a statement about the Torreciudad... Read more
Michigan township can’t ban Catholic group’s Stations of the Cross, court rules
A three-judge panel on Monday sided with Catholic Healthcare International and barred Genoa Township from obstructing CHI’s religious displays. Read more
Missouri transgender clinic halts treatment for minors as new law goes into effect
The Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital said it made the decision due to an “unacceptable level... Read more
New Mexico bishop defends governor’s controversial gun ban
An order issued by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sept. 7 temporarily suspends the right of citizens to bear arms... Read more
Cardinal Zuppi heading to Beijing to discuss peace efforts in Ukraine
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed on Tuesday that the cardinal will be in the Chinese capital as the pope’s peace... Read more
New pro-life group prepares to administer Kansas’ $2 million abortion-alternative program
The program is “a social service with a material component” that helps pregnant women and mothers access food, diapers, counseling,... Read more
Swiss bishops’ study finds more than 1,000 cases of clergy sexual abuse
The 136-page report documents 1,002 cases of abuse since the mid-20th century involving 510 accused and 921 victims. Read more
Floods in Libya reportedly kill up to 10,000; pope ‘deeply saddened,’ offers prayers
The pope “sends the assurance of his prayers for the souls of the deceased and all who mourn,” said a... Read more
Biden Justice Department asks Supreme Court to overturn restrictions on abortion pill
The Department of Justice filed the appeal on Friday to prevent limits on the abortion pill mifepristone. Read more
New doctrine chief welcomes debate but warns bishops about ‘schism’ risks
The Argentine prelate said theological debate deepens the Church’s understanding of the Gospel. Read more
Regnum Christi responds to accusations of sexual abuse of former women members
In the letter, about 30 former members of the movement expressed their backing for a civil lawsuit filed in June... Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua arrests priest who prayed for imprisoned Bishop Álvarez
In a message sent to ACI Prensa, lawyer Martha Patricia Molina stated that the priest “was kidnapped by the Sandinista... Read more
Swiss bishop reprimands clergy after viral video of woman ‘concelebrating’ Mass
The laywoman stood at the altar in ordinary dress, with two priests beside her. She extended her arms and pronounced... Read more
Statue of Korea’s patron saint to be permanently installed at St. Peter’s Basilica
St. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn was the first native-Korean priest and one of the country’s earliest martyrs. Read more
