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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
Pope Francis’ spiritual life tip: A daily examination of conscience helps to avoid repeating mistakes
Pope Francis has recommended a daily examination of conscience as an “indispensable” practice in spiritual life. Read more
Senate passes same-sex marriage bill, sending it back to the House
The present bill would not require any state to allow same-sex couples to marry, but would require states to recognize... Read more
Pray with the cast of ‘The Chosen’ this Advent season on Hallow
This Advent, Hallow, a Catholic meditation and prayer app, invites us to dive further into the journey that led to... Read more
Major win for Catholic doctors fighting Biden’s transgender mandate after appeal deadline passes
The proposal was strongly opposed by religious doctors, medical organizations, and the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. Read more
Canadian fashion retailer runs ad promoting assisted suicide
A new ad campaign for Simons, a popular Canadian fashion chain, features the story of a young woman who ended... Read more
U.S. bishops express outrage at increase in antisemitic attacks
The bishops called on Christians to join them in opposing acts of antisemitism, both online and in person, and in... Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua prohibits Immaculate Conception procession
The decision forces San José de Tipitapa parish in the Archdiocese of Managua to hold their celebrations in the parish... Read more
Early medical abortion increased 154% in past decade, CDC report finds
Americans are increasingly relying on chemical abortion, or abortion by pill, according to a new report by the Centers for... Read more
New Spanish law threatens future of world’s largest cross and its employees
One employee says she fears losing her lifelong job at the world’s largest cross locality after the government of Spain... Read more
What it is like to be a Catholic priest in Qatar
When Father Charbel Mhanna needs to acquire altar wine for Mass, he must use a special card issued by the... Read more
UK Catholic bishop speaks out after woman with Down syndrome loses abortion law appeal
In a ruling on Nov. 25, the Court of Appeal ruled that the UK abortion law did not discriminate against... Read more
Balenciaga apologizes amid outcry over ad featuring sexualized children
In the ad, young children — appearing to be no older than 6 years old — hold stuffed teddy bears... Read more
Pope Francis: Benedict XVI was ‘leader’ in responding to sexual abuse
Pope Francis said his predecessor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was a leader in “taking responsibility” and responding with transparency to... Read more
Louisiana Catholic church community ‘rocked’ by reports of double homicide
The news comes amid an unconfirmed report that the victims were the parish’s former pastor and a former employee. Read more
Russian troops capture two Ukrainian Greek Catholic priests and accuse them of ‘subversion’
The Donetsk Exarchate denied the accusations, calling the detention “unfounded and illegal,” and demanded the prompt release of the clerics. Read more
Pope Francis explains to America Magazine why women cannot be ordained priests
Pope Francis unequivocally stated that women cannot be ordained as priests but emphasized the important role they have to play... Read more
Pope Francis says dialogue ‘slow,’ but only way forward with China
In a new interview with America Magazine, the pope said the Vatican-China deal has had failures and successes, but he... Read more
