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U.S. bishops express strong support for proposal to name Newman a doctor of the Church
Bishop Robert Barron was among several bishops who spoke passionately in support this week of a proposal to name St.... Read more
National Eucharistic Congress releases schedule, offers scholarships and weekend passes
As many as 80,000 Catholics are expected to attend the event from July 17–21, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium, home... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The fullness of love’ is the ‘path of holiness’
Pope Francis on Thursday addressed participants of the study conference “Community Dimension of Holiness,” which had gathered in Rome Nov.... Read more
Oklahoma Supreme Court says superintendent can’t intervene in Catholic charter school suit
State Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a lawsuit last month against the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board. Read more
Catholic Relief Services calls for ‘immediate cessation of violence’ in Gaza to allow aid
CRS is supporting four churches in Gaza where “they are running out of food, running out of water, and are... Read more
EWTN anchor’s Christmas album climbs the charts
Popular TV host Raymond Arroyo says Christmas music is “a touchstone of joy in the midst of chaos, gloom, and... Read more
U.S. bishops approve voting guide that calls abortion ‘preeminent priority’
“The threat of abortion remains our preeminent priority because it directly attacks our most vulnerable and voiceless brothers and sisters,”... Read more
Is a cloistered nun still ‘useful’ today? The life of Sister Belén de la Cruz
A conference in Spain focused on the life of Sister Belén de la Cruz, a Spanish Carmelite nun who, in... Read more
Did Pope Benedict XVI really say the devil wants to destroy Spain?
A supposed comment by the late Pope Benedict XVI concerning Spain and the devil has been circulating on social media... Read more
Polish New Left party pushes pro-abortion bills in new coalition government
Current laws prohibit all surgical and chemical abortions except when the life of the mother is at risk or the... Read more
U.S. bishops vote to advance canonization cause of American priest Isaac Hecker
The U.S. bishops voted Tuesday to advance the cause of beatification and canonization of Servant of God Isaac Thomas Hecker,... Read more
‘Do the right thing’: Senators demand secretary of defense rescind abortion travel policy
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin last year directed his department to establish allowances for service members to access abortion. Read more
Synod’s next steps? U.S. bishops look to Rome for guidance, say priests and poor need a voice
Bishop Daniel Flores and Bishop Kevin Rhoades emphasized the need for an “executive summary” of the Synod on Synodality’s synthesis... Read more
Catholic Relief Services warns of disease, ‘long-term’ hunger amid devastating Ghana flood
A CRS representative in Ghana said 200,000 hectares remain covered by water in the southeastern part of the country, impacting... Read more
Bishops in Spain call political deal to grant amnesty to Catalan secessionists immoral
Several Spanish bishops have spoken out against the deals reached by President Pedro Sánchez with the leaders behind the 2017... Read more
Pope Francis: Complaining Christians do not give a credible witness to the Gospel
“Humanity abounds with brothers and sisters waiting for a word of hope,” Pope Francis said in St. Peter’s Square on... Read more
Bolivian Bishops’ Conference criticizes 5-hour interrogation of fellow bishop in abuse case
The Bolivian Bishops’ Conference expressed its solidarity and closeness to the bishop of San Ignacio de Velasco, Robert Flock, saying... Read more
Vatican doctrine office reaffirms that Catholics cannot be Freemasons
The new document signed by Pope Francis and DDF Prefect Cardinal Victor Fernández was written in response to a bishop... Read more
Ousted Bishop Strickland leads rosary outside U.S. bishops’ conference
Bishop Joseph Strickland didn’t join his fellow U.S. bishops at their annual fall assembly on Tuesday, but he wasn’t far... Read more
American Medical Association retains opposition to assisted suicide
The Catholic Medical Association praised the AMA for maintaining its stance on physician-assisted suicide. Read more
