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Blood-stained shirt of beatified judge killed by Mafia displayed in Rome
On Friday, the Church of San Salvatore in Lauro welcomed the relic for a few hours with a ceremony and... Read more
‘Because love is the answer’: Pre-March for Life rally fires up young crowd
An estimated 3,500 people, including many young people, filled an indoor sports arena Jan. 20 for the first-ever Life Fest... Read more
6 things to know about March for Life speaker Lynn Fitch, champion of Dobbs case
Lynn Fitch, attorney general for the state of Mississippi, helped defend Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban that led to the overturning... Read more
Meet the ‘Benedict Bears’: Cuddly companions commemorate the late pope emeritus
A traditional toy manufacturer in the Bavarian town of Coburg has produced two limited editions of its iconic teddy bears... Read more
Twin sisters with a special bond speak out for the unborn
Sister Mary Casey O’Connor and Casey Gunning, who has Down syndrome, were featured speakers at the March for Life’s inaugural... Read more
Focus on ‘changing hearts,’ Bishop Burbidge tells packed post-Roe Vigil Mass for Life
The first post-Roe Vigil for Life Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington,... Read more
As it happened: The March for Life 2023
This year’s march on Friday, Jan. 20, will be the first March for Life held in a post-Roe America. Read more
Pope Francis to do private Lenten retreat in 2023
Pope Francis’ appointments will be canceled during the spiritual exercises Feb. 26–March 3. Read more
Pope Francis: World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon will open horizons, hearts
“Get ready for this: to open horizons, to open your hearts,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Cardinal praises exemplary life of beatified Italian judge murdered by the Mafia
Cardinal Pietro Parolin made his remarks at a Jan. 18 conference in the Italian Senate on the continued relevance of... Read more
Four Latin American countries among the top 50 most dangerous in the world for Christians
According to the study, Colombia is the most dangerous country for Christians in the Americas and ranks 22nd worldwide. Read more
Who is Tony Dungy, the NFL Hall of Fame coach speaking at the March for Life?
In interviews, Tony Dungy often makes it clear that his faith in Christ has been the primary driving factor of... Read more
Church of England won’t recognize gay marriage but will allow certain ceremonies
Proposals now under consideration would uphold traditional Christian teaching that marriage is between one man and one woman. Read more
Supreme Court failed to find source of leaked opinion overturning Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court announced today that it has failed to find the person responsible for the leaked draft opinion overturning... Read more
Catholic astronomers: Newly discovered planet a testament to Earth’s ‘startling uniqueness’
Catholic scientists from the Vatican Observatory and Benedictine College hailed the discovery of the planet as a testament “to the... Read more
Meet the six newest venerable servants of God in the Catholic Church
In a decree signed on Jan. 19, Pope Francis recognized the heroic virtue of an Italian stigmatic, four 20th-century priests,... Read more
Is free childbirth the next step for the pro-life movement?
Childbirth in America should be free, say two prominent pro-life leaders representing both sides of the political divide. Read more
In new book, the late Benedict XVI defends Christianity against claims of intolerance
In the book, the late pontiff warns of a “radical manipulation of human beings” and “the distortion of the sexes... Read more
Cardinal Koch: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity a time to pray for peace in Ukraine
The president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity said he is praying this week that “we can re-find... Read more
Pope Francis discusses ‘ecological conversion’ with Buddhist monks from Cambodia
The pope defined “ecological conversion” as “true repentance” that leads to the end of “ideologies and practices that are hurtful... Read more
