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Pope Francis’ July trip to Africa postponed for health reasons
The pope was due to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan on July 2-7. Read more
Pope Francis appoints San Diego auxiliary to lead Phoenix diocese
Bishop John P. Dolan succeeds Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. Read more
Abortion and public opinion: what the surveys really say
Political scientist Michael New said that ‘polling about Roe v. Wade provides little insight about American attitudes toward abortion.’ Read more
Nigeria church massacre: ISIS affiliate group suspected as perpetrators, government official says
A Nigerian government official has laid blame on an Islamic militant group for the deadly church shooting on Pentecost that... Read more
DC aborted babies: Private autopsy to examine how they died, Sen. Cruz says
The babies are still in the possession of the D.C. medical examiner's office, a pro-life activist group said. Read more
Catholic leader criticizes EU Parliament for backing motion on US abortion law
The motion secured 364 votes in favor, 154 against, and 37 abstentions. Read more
How Latvia’s Christian churches use JPII’s natural law teaching to defend life and family
The archbishop of Riga, Latvia, spoke about the critical need for ecumenical cooperation. Read more
Pope Francis urges Sicily’s Catholic priests to be moral guides — but to drop the lace
Noting that he has seen photos from Masses in Sicily, the pope appeared to comment on the use of lace... Read more
UPDATE: Gas leak possible cause of fire at Catholic church in Texas
Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church is located in Hostyn, Texas, within the Diocese of Victoria. Read more
Pope Francis to future Vatican diplomats: See St Charles de Foucauld as model
The pope was speaking to members of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy. Read more
Pope Francis mourns Order of Malta leader Fra’ Marco Luzzago
The Lieutenant of the Grand Master died on June 7 after a sudden illness. Read more
Cardinal injured in 2021 earthquake is hospitalized after traffic accident in Haiti
Cardinal Chibly Langlois was reportedly taken to the hospital for a possible broken arm. Read more
Michigan bishop ‘humbled’ by success of weekly discipleship challenge
The year-long initiative has attracted more than 11,000 weekly subscribers. Read more
Archbishop Cordileone ‘stood up for what’s right’ in actions toward Pelosi, Fresno bishop says
Bishop Joseph V. Brennan expressed his support for Cordileone's Communion ban in a June 6 letter to the diocese. Read more
Florida pro-life pregnancy center hit with 'Jane's revenge' abortion vandalism
The incident took place over Memorial Day weekend in Hollywood, Florida. Read more
Texas school shooting: Answer to cause of massacre lies in the culture of death, archbishop says
The archbishop also lamented that the authorities "don’t want to commit to taking more effective and more radical responses.” Read more
Bishop Zanchetta’s lawyer requests house arrest to serve sentence for sexual abuse due to health problems
Zanchetta’s lawyer is seeking the change so the bishop emeritus of Orán doesn’t have to remain in prison. Read more
Man charged with attempted murder of Supreme Court justice
A criminal complaint filed Wednesday charged 26-year-old Nicholas John Roske of Simi Valley, California, with attempted murder of a Supreme... Read more
Here’s what the Vatican finance trial has revealed about the London deal
Italian broker Raffaele Mincione was questioned on June 6-7. Read more
Catholic bishops’ commission: EU parliament resolution on US abortion law is ‘unacceptable interference’
COMECE said that adopting the resolution would ‘discredit’ the European Parliament. Read more
