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Nancy Pelosi says it’s ‘sinful’ to restrict abortion for women
Pelosi’s comments are the House speaker’s latest public endorsement of abortion in contradiction to her Catholic faith. Read more
Pakistani Church leaders call for help for flood victims amid national emergency
More than 1,100 people have been killed, and more than 33 million people have been displaced or affected in some... Read more
Colombian authorities dismantle Catholic chapel at airport, sparking controversy
The El Dorado International Airport announced Aug. 26 that the space used as a Catholic chapel will be modified and... Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis’ Ukraine War comments not a ‘political stance’
The Holy See said Pope Francis’ recent comments on a car bombing that killed the daughter of an ally of... Read more
International website dedicated to Benedict XVI aims to be a ‘beacon in stormy seas’
After a website dedicated to Benedict XVI received thousands of congratulations in 24 languages on the occasion of his 95th... Read more
The Muslim, the Catholic cardinal, and the church in Bosnia that could help heal deep divisions
A prominent Bosnian cardinal has said that “forgiveness can be achieved” following the consecration of a Catholic church in the... Read more
What to know about Biden’s student loan forgiveness program
President Biden’s student loan forgiveness announcement last week unleashed a flurry of opinions from both sides of the political and... Read more
Father Mike Schmitz illustrates pro-life position with ‘gunshot-wound analogy’
The host of “The Bible in a Year” podcast made his remarks in an interview published Sunday in the New... Read more
197 cardinals meet behind closed doors — but what is being discussed?
The cardinals of the Catholic Church have been called to Rome for an extraordinary consistory. It is the first of... Read more
Vatican Cardinal decries criticism of German ‘Synodal Way’ as ‘denunciation’
The chief organizer of the Catholic Church’s Synod on Synodality has decried as “denunciation" the number of public criticism of... Read more
Pregnant and scared? Sisters of Life share 8 messages of hope after Roe
The Sisters of Life — religious women dedicated to promoting the inherent dignity and worth of every human person —... Read more
'Taken out of context': Pontifical Academy defends Archbishop Paglia's abortion law remarks
The Pontifical Academy for Life on Monday clarified remarks of the Academy's president on Italian television that the law legalizing... Read more
Cardinal McElroy celebrates Mass of Thanksgiving in Rome
Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego is the United States' newest cardinal. Read more
Pope Francis becomes first pope in more than 700 years to open the Holy Door in L’Aquila
During a trip to the Italian city of L’Aquila, Pope Francis participated in a centuries-old tradition established by Pope Celestine... Read more
One new cardinal did not attend the consistory due to heart problems — Here is what Pope Francis said:
Francis asked for prayers for the African prelate, explaining Baawobr had been taken ill. Read more
New cardinals and Pope Francis pay visit to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Pope Francis joined 19 of the Church’s 20 newly installed cardinals Saturday in a visit with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI... Read more
HHS can’t force Catholic hospital network to perform abortions, gender transitions, court says
A federal appellate court on Friday blocked a push to force doctors to perform abortions or sex-reassignment surgeries. Read more
The date is set: 'Apostle of the Catechism' to be declared a saint of the Catholic Church
A renowned Italian priest and bishop dedicated to evangelization and teaching the Catechism will be declared a saint of the... Read more
Date of canonization of immigrant nurse Artemide Zatti announced
Artemide Zatti is the first Salesian coadjutor to be declared a saint. Read more
Jesus asks us, ‘can I count on you?’ — Pope Francis creates 20 cardinals for the Catholic Church
Pope Francis created 20 new cardinals for the Catholic Church during a liturgy in St. Peter's Basilica Saturday. Read more
