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St. Louis children’s transgender clinic refuses to halt operations amid AG investigation

Feb 27, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The transgender clinic has said it will continue to prescribe puberty-blocking drugs to minors despite a whistleblower’s report.  Read more

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Ukrainian soldier saved by praying the rosary, priest recounts

Feb 27, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

Part of Ukrainian priest Father Josafat Boyko’s ministry is to provide spiritual direction to soldiers fighting the Russian invasion. Read more

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Spokesman for Russian Catholic bishops: ‘There is no foreseeable solution’ to Ukraine war

Feb 27, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

Father Kirill Gorbunov said that “the majority of the people are suffering” and that “after a year of war [with... Read more

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San Diego Diocese denies charges that it hid assets to avoid paying child sexual abuse claims

Feb 27, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

The Diocese of San Diego has rejected a lawsuit’s allegations that it restructured diocesan properties to hide assets from sexual... Read more

Minister of the Interior of Spain Fernando Grande-Marlaska.

Spanish government reproached for lack of response to jihadist attack on churches that left one dead

Feb 27, 2023

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The Observatory for Religious and Conscience Freedom criticized the Spanish government for its “silence and inaction” in the face of... Read more

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Citizens’ convention endorses legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide in France

Feb 27, 2023

By Solène Tadié

The 184-member council was convened by President Emmanuel Macron to debate “end of life” issues. Read more

Pope Francis in Budapest, Hungary, on Sept. 12, 2021.

Pope Francis to visit Hungary in April

Feb 27, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis returns to the central European country after a short visit in 2021 for the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress. Read more

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Shipwreck leaves more than 50 migrants dead in Italy: The Church expresses pain

Feb 26, 2023

By Diego López Marina

Pope Francis and Church leaders in Italy sent their prayers for the eternal rest of at least 59 migrants who... Read more

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver offers Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023.

As we forgive: a Lenten pastoral note from Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver

Feb 26, 2023

By Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Forgiveness is “desperately needed to renew our society,” writes Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver in a new pastoral note. Read more

Pope Francis greets the crowd at his Sunday Angelus address on Jan. 29, 2023.

Pope Francis: The devil uses ‘three widespread and dangerous temptations’ to divide us

Feb 26, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The pope also offered advice for how to overcome temptations using the Word of God. Read more

Students at Precious Blood School, located a few miles west of downtown Los Angeles. Precious Blood is one of three new inner-city “microschools” trying a fresh approach to Catholic education.

Why the ‘microschool’ model is working in three LA Catholic schools

Feb 26, 2023

By Ann Rodgers/Angelus News

The Microschools Network was the inspiration of archdiocesesan school officials who saw celebrities paying high prices to send their kids... Read more

Kids in Tombua, South Sudan

After Pope Francis’ visit, South Sudan relief charity sees renewed interest and prayers

Feb 26, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

For workers at a relief agency that has supplied aid to the people of South Sudan for 25 years, the... Read more

Harrison Butker, an NFL kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, is an altar server at Traditional Latin Masses.

Harrison Butker opens up about his Super Bowl-winning kick — and his prayer routine

Feb 25, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The Chiefs kicker is outspoken about his Catholic faith, his pro-life convictions, and his devotion to the Traditional Latin Mass. Read more

Pope Francis spoke at the opening of the 94th judicial year of the Vatican City State tribunal on Feb. 25, 2023.

Pope Francis: Conduct by some Church members has made Vatican trials ‘painfully necessary’

Feb 25, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

“Such behaviors by members of the Church seriously harm [the Church’s] effectiveness in reflecting divine light,” Pope Francis said. Read more

The Knights of Columbus film "In Solidarity with Ukraine" will have a six-week run on ABC-affiliated stations starting Feb. 26.

Knights of Columbus’ new film on humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: Here’s how to watch

Feb 25, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The documentary film “In Solidarity with Ukraine” premieres Feb. 26 and will run for six weeks on ABC-affiliated stations across... Read more

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Massachusetts Democrat official faces backlash for comments about disabled children, abortion

Feb 24, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Michael Hugo, chairman for the Framingham Democratic Committee, said he feared disabled children place an undue burden on local taxpayers... Read more

Pope Francis looking at images from Ukraine at the general audience, Dec. 21, 2022

Ukrainian priest: ‘It’s in these times when heroes and saints are born’

Feb 24, 2023

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Ukrainian priest Father Jurij Blazejewski highlighted the faith of the Ukrainian people and assured that “it is Christ who is... Read more

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Bill banning transgender sex change procedures for children passes Tennessee Legislature

Feb 24, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

After it is signed into law, the bill will take effect July 1 and prohibit sex change surgeries, the use... Read more

Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield

Bishop Paprocki: Local Latin Mass goers are ‘faithful Catholics’  

Feb 24, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Bishop Thomas Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, told CNA that the Latin Mass community in his diocese has... Read more