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FBI director: There have been ‘terminations’ related to 2023 anti-Catholic memo
FBI Director Kash Patel said in a U.S. Senate hearing that there have been “terminations” and “resignations” of employees related... Read more
2 widows at Jubilee of Consolation: Our husbands ‘are with God, in a joy not of this world’
Norma Pérez, a widow for five years, and Olga Pallares, a widow for two, have experienced the piercing visceral pain... Read more
Report: Assisted suicide in Canada poses higher death risk for vulnerable groups
A Cardus Health report said the legalization of medical assistance in dying in Canada has led to disproportionately high rates... Read more
Pope Leo XIV expels deacon from the clerical state for abuse of minors
Italian permanent deacon Alessandro Frateschi, who was convicted of sexual offenses against minors, has been expelled from the clerical state... Read more
Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem forgives school debt of all diocesan families
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has decided to forgive the school debts of all families in the diocese for the... Read more
Nigeria bishops’ conference president: Country now full of ‘fear, flight, and funerals’
Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, said Nigerians are grappling with the many effects... Read more
Deacon in San Diego says he will self-deport after residency status revoked
A deacon in San Diego has told parishioners he will voluntarily deport himself after his residency status was revoked by... Read more
Pope Leo XIV decries ‘unacceptable conditions’ in Gaza, urges release of hostages
Pope Leo XIV said he was closely following the impact of Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza City, where about 600,000... Read more
Appellate court protects Baptist association’s autonomy in internal dispute
An appellate court in Mississippi dismissed an employment-related lawsuit brought against an agency of the Southern Baptist Convention. Read more
With Mexico ‘bled dry by violence, confused by ideologies,’ Church prays for deliverance
The Mexican Bishops’ Conference offered a prayer on the county’s Sept. 16 holiday “to God and to our Most Holy... Read more
New study shows just over half of Americans support a right to assisted suicide
A new Lifeway Research study reveals that a slim majority of Americans, 51%, believe terminally ill individuals should have the... Read more
4 Carmelite religious sisters, driver killed in crash in Tanzania
Members of the Missionary Sisters of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus in Tanzania are among five people who lost... Read more
St. Hildegard of Bingen’s gifts served the whole Church, Pope Benedict said
St. Hildegard of Bingen, one of four female doctors of the Church, is celebrated and remembeed in the Church on... Read more
Homilies across U.S. take stock of Charlie Kirk assassination
Catholic priests around the country have discussed the assassination of Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk during their homilies in... Read more
Catholic father murdered while on pilgrimage to Marian shrine in Pakistan
Men on motorcycles murdered a father and injured a 16-year-old boy while they were taking part in a pilgrimage to... Read more
UN expert joins detransitioner in urging governments to protect parental rights
U.N. Expert on Violence Against Women and Girls Reem Alsalem has urged governments to support parents who seek to protect... Read more
Parents of Annunciation shooting victim say daughter’s progress is a ‘miracle’
The parents of 12-year-old Sophia Forchas, who was shot in the head during the Annunciation Catholic School shooting, say her... Read more
Jubilee of Consolation: Mother who lost her only son never reproached God for anything
Silvia Toma has a scar on her soul: Four years ago she buried her 34-year-old only son, who had two... Read more
British royal family holds first Catholic funeral in centuries for Duchess of Kent
The Duchess of Kent died on Sept. 4 at the age of 92 and asked that her funeral be held... Read more
U.S. bishops launch ‘Healing and Hope’ initiative to promote, strengthen mental health
The initiative “builds upon the goal of promoting healing and hope for all who struggle with mental illness and is... Read more
