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Indiana AG files legal complaint against abortion doctor who performed a minor’s abortion
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has asked the state’s medical licensing board to discipline the doctor who performed an abortion... Read more
Arson at Colorado pregnancy center still unsolved; FBI offers major reward for leads
Longmont Police Chief Jeff Satur told a Wednesday press conference that investigators have few leads. Read more
‘Gravely disappointed’: U.S. bishops respond to passage of the same-sex marriage act
Bishop Robert Barron authored a statement urging members of Congress to reject the “misnamed” Respect for Marriage Act passed by... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for December
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for volunteer not-for-profit organizations. Read more
England and Wales no longer Christian ‘by default,’ census shows
The latest census shows Christians there are now a minority, while the number of people who have no religious affiliation... Read more
This Catholic priest fought narcos in Colombia, now he is to lead the peace process
This Catholic priest fought narcos in Colombia, now he is to lead the peace process Read more
‘Rising Islamist extremism’ spreading across globe, says report
Aid to the Church in Need found that as a result of increased jihadist activity, persecution of Christians along the... Read more
Pope Francis praises ‘fruitful’ theology of Benedict XVI
Speaking at the 2022 Ratzinger Prize award ceremony, Francis said: “We all feel his spiritual presence and his accompaniment in... Read more
Charles de Foucauld, Catholic ‘revert’ turned saint
St. Charles de Foucauld was a soldier, explorer, Catholic revert, priest, hermit, and religious brother, who served among the Tuareg... Read more
Pope Francis’ trip to Africa rescheduled for February 2023
Pope Francis has rescheduled his trip to the African countries of the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan for... Read more
Pro-life Colombian lawmakers oppose euthanasia for children
The Pro-Life Caucus of Colombia’s Congress expressed its opposition to a bill that would extend euthanasia to children 6 and... Read more
What the same-sex marriage vote means for Catholics
With Congress now poised to enshrine same-sex marriage into federal law — largely thanks to Senate Republicans — opponents of... Read more
German Synodal Way: The devil will not defeat the Resurrection, Spanish cardinal says
Spanish Cardinal Antonio María Rouco Varela criticized the controversial Synodal Way of the German Catholic Church in a university course... Read more
The Vatican says it’s been hacked — again
A Vatican spokesman said Wednesday that the Holy See has taken down its main vatican.va website amid an apparent attempt... Read more
Louisiana priest confirmed as victim in double homicide, archbishop offers prayers
Father Otis Young, 71, who retired in July, was pastor for approximately 10 years at St. Peter Catholic Church in... Read more
Cardinal Becciu and the twists and turns of the Vatican finance trial
Recent court hearings have introduced a few revelations about the case as well as possible new accusations against the Secretariat... Read more
Spanish government wants to undo the concept of family and redefine it, critics charge
Pro-family associations in Spain are mobilizing against a new family law. Read more
Pope Francis: Restoration of Christian unity is ‘an urgent priority in today’s world’
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the full restoration of communion among all Christians is “an urgent priority in today’s world.” Read more
Norwegian bishop: Catholic life leads ‘to persecution to some degree in this fallen world’
Marking 500 years of his country’s history, a convert to Catholicism, Trappist monk, and Scandinavian bishop spoke about persecution in... Read more
Pope Francis names new economy prefect as Father Guerrero resigns ‘for personal reasons’
Pope Francis has appointed a Spanish layman to lead the Secretariat for the Economy following the resignation of Father Juan... Read more
