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Judge orders psychiatric treatment for man who forcibly entered Vatican
The man was taken into Vatican custody on the night of May 18 after driving a car at high speed... Read more
Pentecost Novena: Here’s how to pray the first novena
The first novena ever prayed is the Novena to the Holy Spirit. This year, it begins on Friday, May 19,... Read more
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage announced with four major routes: Here’s how to join
The pilgrimage will consist of four cross-country eucharistic processions, collectively traversing the entire continental U.S. during the summer of 2024. Read more
Nicaragua dictatorship announces ‘voluntary dissolution’ of university forming seminarians
The Immaculate Conception Catholic University of the Archdiocese of Managua was a formation center for seminarians from the Nicaraguan capital. Read more
Guard opens fire as man drives car into Vatican; suspect in custody
An unidentified man is in custody after driving a car at high speed through a gate at the Vatican Thursday,... Read more
‘God is trans’ exhibit at New York Catholic church gets new name, and it’s ‘queer’
Following concerns expressed by the Archdiocese of New York, a Manhattan Catholic church has changed the name of an art... Read more
Church in Bogotá and Bergamo join together to help drug addicts recover
The Church in Bergamo, Italy, and Bogotá, Colombia, have recently joined together to help people who have fallen into drug... Read more
Catholic bishops, educators ask regulators to reject transgender sports rule
The proposed rule would amend the current regulations set by Title IX to restructure how schools must address transgender issues... Read more
Study: Most American corporations receive failing grades in religious freedom, free speech
A report that reviewed the policies of 75 major American corporations found rampant disregard for religious freedom and free speech. Read more
Analysis: What does Pope Francis’ new ‘Fundamental Law’ mean for Vatican City State?
In some ways, the new constitution moves the Vatican City State closer to the model of a modern, secular state. Read more
Rome prepares for 35 million pilgrims during 2025 Jubilee Year
The Vatican and the city of Rome are expecting an estimated 35 million people to flock to the Eternal City... Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after 9 die in northern Italy floods
Thousands have been evacuated from the worst-hit areas, which include Ravenna, a city famous for its churches’ sixth-century Byzantine mosaics. Read more
Missed the rerelease of Emilio Estevez’s ‘The Way’? There’s still a chance to see it
If you missed the one-day-only rerelease of “The Way” on Tuesday, May 16, you will still have another chance to... Read more
Is Thursday a holy day of obligation? It depends on where you live
May 18 is Ascension Thursday, the day the Church marks 40 days since Jesus’ resurrection and the day he ascended... Read more
Monument to life is installed at Catholic University in Washington, DC
The new “National Life Monument” was unveiled and dedicated today on the campus of The Catholic University of America’s Theological... Read more
Dodgers disinvite anti-Catholic drag performers from Pride Night after backlash
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that the franchise will no longer be honoring a group of drag performers that... Read more
Report gives voice to Canada’s Indigenous Christians, highlights need for religious freedom
A report presents the voices of Indigenous Canadians sharing their frustrations about society’s lack of awareness that almost half of... Read more
New accusations of sexual abuse against Jesuits in Bolivia
Following a report that documented the serial sexual abuse committed in Bolivia by a Jesuit priest, new accusations have been... Read more
North Carolina lawmakers override governor’s veto of 12-week abortion ban
Most abortions will be banned after 12 weeks of pregnancy in North Carolina after Republican lawmakers voted to override Gov.... Read more
Nonbinary characters in kids’ Transformers show raise concern, backlash
“Transformers: EarthSpark” launched in November as part of a growing trend that adds transgender or nonbinary characters to children’s television... Read more
