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The minister of equality of Spain, Irene Montero, in the Congress of Deputies.

Spain passes new abortion law even more permissive than one upheld by Constitutional Court

Feb 17, 2023

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The law’s provisions are even more harmful than those of the law passed in 2010 that was recently upheld by... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan.

U.S. bishops: FBI document targeting Catholics is ‘religious profiling’

Feb 17, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The USCCB responded Thursday to a leaked document from the FBI that appears to reveal an investigation into “radical traditionalist”... Read more

A statue of Blessed Stanley Rother at the new shrine in his honor in Oklahoma City.

‘He was a good shepherd’: Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine dedicated in Oklahoma City

Feb 17, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The archbishop of Oklahoma City dedicated and opened a multimillion-dollar, 2,000-seat shrine built in Rother’s honor on Feb. 17. Read more

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New York Archdiocese to close 12 Catholic schools

Feb 17, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The archdiocese cited “detrimental” financial instability “due to shifting demographics and lower enrollment made worse by the pandemic.” Read more

Virginia state capitol.

Virginia Senate Democrats kill bill to protect infants born alive after failed abortions

Feb 17, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The Democrat-controlled Virginia Senate committee vote prevents the legislation from moving forward. Read more

Father Cosimo Damiano Muratori.

Ortega dictatorship in Nicaragua expels Italian priest from the country

Feb 17, 2023

By CNA Staff

Father Cosimo Damiano Muratori was expelled after he called the 26 years and four months prison sentence for Bishop Rolando... Read more

Gene editing in vitro genetic CRISPR genome engineering medical biotechnology health care concept with a fertilized human egg embryo and a group of dividing cells as a 3D illustration. Via Shutterstoc

Surprising number of Americans would screen embryos for intellectual aptitude, survey says

Feb 17, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

A significant minority of Americans would favor genetic screening of embryos simply to boost their child’s chance to attend an... Read more

The procession from St. Anselm parish to Santa Sabina preceding Mass for Ash Wednesday in Rome, March 6, 2019.

Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2023: ‘We need to listen to Jesus’

Feb 17, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

“Lent is a time of grace to the extent that we listen to him as he speaks to us,” Pope... Read more

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National Archives signs agreement to ensure free speech at museum after alleged pro-life discrimination

Feb 16, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The agreement comes in response to a lawsuit filed after several people were asked by National Archives Museum staff to... Read more

In an interview with ACN, Clement Usoo, 65, described witnessing the massacre of members of his family at the hands of Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria.

Witness to horror: A Christian farmer in Nigeria saw his family massacred

Feb 16, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Clement Usoo, whose family was massacred by Fulani herdsmen in 2019, shared his story in a testimony published Wednesday by... Read more

Father Norberto Pozzi.

Missionary priest in Central African Republic injured in land mine explosion has foot amputated

Feb 16, 2023

By Agnes Aineah

Father Norberto Pozzi was injured when the car he was traveling in drove over a land mine, causing it to... Read more

The them of this year's New York Encounter — “Who Am I That You Care for Me?” — is drawn from Psalm 8 and is meant to speak to the widespread longing for belonging that cannot be met by models of “diversity, equity and inclusion” nor technological solutions like social-media influencers or the metaverse.

New York Encounter kicks off this weekend: Here’s what you need to know

Feb 16, 2023

The New York Encounter is an annual cultural event that focuses on the elements of truth, beauty, and goodness in... Read more

Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti with Pope Francis

Vatican archbishop to visit Catholics in Syria and Turkey as they confront earthquake fallout

Feb 16, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

A Vatican archbishop will visit Catholics in Syria and Turkey as they continue to help those affected by the result... Read more

Archbishop Percy Galván of La Paz, Bolivia.

Archbishop: Bolivia AG ‘wants to intimidate us’ by having bishops testify about coup d’etat

Feb 16, 2023

By CNA Staff

Bolivia’s attorney general’s office has requested that 10 bishops testify regarding their role in the alleged 2019 coup d’état. Read more

Female student athletes prepare to take their case for fairness in sports to court.

Court decides to reconsider Connecticut’s transgender athlete case

Feb 16, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

A federal appeals court announced Feb. 13 it will rehear a lawsuit filed by female athletes who say they were... Read more

Isabel Vaughan-Spruce (center-left) and Father Sean Gough (center-right) celebrate their legal win outside the Birmingham Magistrates Court in Birmingham, England, on Feb. 16, 2023.

Two UK Catholics acquitted after being charged for praying in front of abortion clinic

Feb 16, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Father Sean Gough and Isabel Vaughan-Spruce were charged with violating a local Public Spaces Protection Order that censors speech around... Read more

Pope Francis met with bishops, priests, and religious in St. Theresa Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan, on Feb. 4, 2023.

Pope Francis: ‘I believe that the pope’s ministry is for life’

Feb 16, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis addressed once again the question of whether he will resign the papacy in two conversations with Jesuit priests... Read more

Blessed Wenceslao Pedernera.

Church seeks justice for beatified Argentine who was slain more than 40 years ago

Feb 16, 2023

By CNA Staff

The Diocese of La Rioja in Argentina and the family of Blessed Wenceslao Pedernera announced they will be plaintiffs in... Read more

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Canadian government moves to delay expanding assisted suicide to include the mentally ill 

Feb 15, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Legislation would delay by one year plans to include mental illness among the list of eligible conditions under the country’s... Read more

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Catholic groups join fight against FDA approval of abortion pill

Feb 15, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Pro-life organizations, members of Congress, and state attorneys general have signed amicus briefs in support of an Alliance for Hippocratic... Read more