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Four Catholic churches in Wisconsin vandalized with pro-abortion graffiti
Four Catholic churches in Wisconsin's Chippewa county were vandalized in the past week. Read more
Archbishop of Bogotá: 'It's our duty to be bishops during difficult times' in Colombia
During his opening address to the bishops’ plenary assembly July 4, the president of the Colombian bishops’ conference exhorted fellow... Read more
Women worldwide face sex-based religious persecution
Religious women around the world suffer unique forms of violence and persecution because of their sex — and their ability... Read more
Vox party files complaint against journalist for inciting destruction of abbey in Spain
The journalist was cited for a hate crime for encouraging on air that the basilica and abbey at of the... Read more
Missouri attorney general may sue Kansas City over aid for out-of-state abortions
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has said he plans to sue Kansas City, saying the city’s plan to aid women... Read more
This religious community helps impoverished children in Haiti
After nearly 20 years as a Missionary of Charity, Sister Paësie founded the Kizito Family, a religious community that serves... Read more
At least 22 killed in jihadist attack on village in Burkina Faso
No fewer than 22 people were killed in an attack by suspected jihadi terrorists on a village in Burkina Faso... Read more
Human rights advocates respond after Pope Francis says Vatican-China deal ‘moving well’
Human rights advocates have raised concerns about heightened restrictions on Christians in China after Pope Francis expressed hope that the... Read more
Nigerian bishop, a former New Yorker, calls church massacre ‘my own Sept. 11th’
Bishop Jude Arogundade wants the world to know that a genocide against Christians is happening in Nigeria. Read more
Pope Francis announces appointment of women to committee selecting new bishops
Pope Francis has said he would announce the appointment of two women to the Vatican committee that elects bishops. Read more
Vandalism of churches, pro-life pregnancy centers continues after Dobbs
Attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers and Catholic churches have continued, unabated, following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson... Read more
Archbishop Gänswein moved to tears over Benedict XVI's comment about journey to heaven
The pope emeritus’ personal secretary recalled the words during a June celebration organized by the Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI Foundation... Read more
Church leaders in Mexico call for days of prayer for peace amid increasing violence
“There is a wound to heal and there is the strength that the country needs today to build peace,” the... Read more
Hong Kong missionary head reportedly warned Chinese repression could worsen
A Catholic priest overseeing missionaries serving in Hong Kong reportedly told the missionaries that they should prepare for a much... Read more
St. Maria Goretti: Remembering one of the youngest Catholic saints
Catholics worldwide celebrate the feast day of one of the youngest saints on July 6: St. Maria Goretti. Read more
Texas Supreme Court allows enforcement of abortion ban
The Supreme Court of Texas on Friday ruled that the state may enforce its 1925 law banning abortion, reversing the... Read more
Will Mexico have to wait a half-century for legal abortion to be overturned?
Rulings that legitimize abortion by the higher courts in Mexico continue to present significant challenges for the pro-life cause in... Read more
New bishop named for U.S. Syro-Malabar eparchy
On Sunday Pope Francis accepted the resignation of the bishop of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of... Read more
Marriage after tragedy: The key is forgiveness, couple says
“Forgiveness allowed my marriage to survive,” Leila Abdallah said 28 months after three of her and husband Danny’s six children... Read more
Pope Francis condemns 'senseless shooting,' calls for end of violence after July Fourth parade attack
Pope Francis has expressed shock and sadness over the mass shooting that led to the death of at least six... Read more
