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Report assesses threats to religious pro-life Americans following overturn of Roe v. Wade
The Religious Freedom Institute concluded that conditions remain in place for more attacks against pro-life entities and people to occur... Read more
After sex document at German Synodal Way is blocked, organizers vow to ‘take it to’ Rome
The document pushed for changes to the Church’s teaching on homosexuality, bisexuality, gender identity, and masturbation. Read more
Catholic leaders remember Queen Elizabeth II’s Christian faith
The pope and bishops around the world also praised the late queen’s steadfast devotion to her country throughout her 70-year... Read more
Filipino mall exhibits more than 50 images of the Virgin Mary to celebrate her nativity
The oldest major shopping center in the Philippines is exhibiting more than 50 Marian images to celebrate the feast of... Read more
Pope Francis praises Queen Elizabeth’s ‘steadfast witness of faith in Jesus Christ’
Pope Francis in a telegram late Thursday offered his condolences and prayers upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s... Read more
Pro-life groups condemn new all-trimester abortion clinic in Maryland
An abortion clinic outside Washington, D.C., is preparing to open its doors to women seeking abortions into the third trimester... Read more
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and the oldest and longest-serving head of state in the world,... Read more
Pope Francis shares his concern about nuclear war risks in meeting with Vatican diplomats
The pope spoke to almost 100 apostolic nuncios and permanent observers of the Holy See who are meeting in Rome... Read more
A look back at Queen Elizabeth II’s encounters with five popes
England’s longest-serving monarch had her first meeting with a pope in 1951 while still a princess. Read more
Updated: Cardinal Nichols pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her death at 96
“Even in my sorrow, shared with so many around the world, I am filled with an immense sense of gratitude... Read more
Encounter with Pope Francis caps formation course for new bishops
After a COVID-caused hiatus, the Vatican’s new bishop school was back in session this week. Read more
Who is preparing the Synod on Synodality’s key working document?
In late August, the leadership of the Synod of Bishops announced the next stage in the Catholic Church’s Synod on... Read more
The story behind London’s new Shrine to Mary, Mother of Persecuted Christians
What may well be the first shrine in Europe dedicated to persecuted Christians will be blessed today in central London,... Read more
Court bars California from forcing conscientious objectors to participate in assisted suicide
A federal district court ruled Sept. 2 that California — temporarily — cannot force medical professionals to participate in assisted... Read more
Our Lady of Fatima statue stolen from Catholic church in NJ found, arrest made
Parishioners at St. Andrew the Apostle in Gibbsboro, New Jersey, wept when they saw their pastor bring the statue, which... Read more
Omaha archdiocese to delay and revise new gender identity policy
Under the policy, all students, parents, and employees would have been required to “act toward a person in accordance with... Read more
Prince Albert diocese prays for victims of Canada stabbings
Following a stabbing spree in rural Canada that left at least 10 dead and 18 injured, the local Catholic diocese... Read more
![Cara Mund, who was crowned Miss America 2018, on Sept. 6, 2022, petitioned onto the ballot for North Dakota’s only U.S. House seat as an unaffiliated candidate. She supports legalized abortion. Pro-life Democratic candidate Mark Haugen said he “received pressure from many Democratic-NPL [Nonpartisan League] Party leaders and other activists on the far left” to withdraw from the race.](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/images/gettyimages-945496422.jpg?w=220&h=165)
Abortion backers force out pro-life Democratic congressional candidate in N. Dakota
Mark Haugen said he does not see a “viable path forward” to winning without the support of the Democratic-NPL Party,... Read more
Archbishop, Carmelite nuns sign agreement after conflict over alleged Marian apparitions
The Discalced Carmelite sisters of the monastery of San Bernardo in Salta, Argentina, signed an agreement with Archbishop Mario Antonio... Read more
Debate over whether ‘morning-after pill’ can cause abortion at heart of Catholic nurse’s lawsuit
Paige Casey, a Catholic nurse practitioner, is suing CVS for firing her after she refused to prescribe abortion-inducing drugs to... Read more
