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OKC archbishop calls for end to death penalty after court upholds lethal injections
The Catechism of the Catholic Church calls the death penalty "inadmissible." Read more
Nigeria church massacre: Pope Francis mourns victims of ‘unspeakable violence’
Cardinal Parolin said that the pope was praying ‘for the conversion of those blinded by hatred and violence.’ Read more
22,000 young people pray for peace at Catholic festival in Poland
Young Ukrainians took part in the Lednica 2000 meeting on June 4. Read more
Why is everyone talking about Pope Francis’ trip to L’Aquila?
The pope will visit the central Italian city on Aug. 28. Read more
Catholic priests martyred under Ottoman Empire beatified in Lebanon
Father Leonard Melki and Father Thomas Saleh were martyred in 1915 and 1917 respectively. Read more
Why this August’s extraordinary consistory of cardinals is significant
The new Vatican constitution comes into force on June 5. Read more
Catholic charity urges world leaders to condemn Nigeria church massacre
At least 50 people were reportedly killed in the ‘Pentecost massacre’ on June 5. Read more
Pro-abortion activists disrupt Joel Osteen’s Pentecost Sunday service
Thirteen activists were escorted out of Lakewood Church and warned by the police not to return. Read more
Vatican and local Catholic bishop respond to Pentecost Sunday church massacre in Nigeria
At least 50 people are reported to have been killed in the attack at a Catholic church in Owo, Ondo... Read more
At least 50 feared dead in attack on Catholic church in Nigeria
Such attacks in southwestern Nigeria are rare, while they have escalated sharply in the north in recent months. Read more
Pope Francis calls 100 days of war in Ukraine ‘negation of God’s dream’
During his Regina Coeli address, the pope urged world leaders to unite against war and work toward solutions. Read more
Boy asks Pope Francis: 'Can you come to Ukraine to save all the children?'
The poignant exchange came during the pope's meeting with 160 schoolchildren on June 4. Read more
Pentecost 2022: Full text of Pope Francis’ homily
The full text of Pope Francis' homily for Pentecost 2022 Read more
On Pentecost, Pope Francis explained how to recognize the Holy Spirit’s voice
The pope delivered his homily from a wheelchair in front of the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Pregnant women and their babies can find help among Rhode Island's Catholics
Expectant mothers, babies, and their families can find comfort and encouragement alongside material help like cribs, diapers, and baby formula... Read more
Vatican Observatory astronomer awarded for Galileo article
Chris Graney, an astronomer and historian of science at the Vatican Observatory, was recently given the 2021 Nelson H. Minnich... Read more
Here's what Bishop Barron said about his future with Word on Fire
A new job for its founder, and controversy over its workplace culture, raise questions about the future of the Catholic... Read more
Bishop of Kyiv after 100 days of war: 'Please, let us not stop praying for Ukraine'
The fighting in Ukraine has entered a new phase, and some are losing interest —and hope. Read more
Pregnancy resource center vandalized in DC
A pregnancy resource center in Washington, D.C., was vandalized with red paint and graffiti this week. The incident is the... Read more
Vatican asks for suspension of ordinations in French diocese
The Vatican has asked a diocese in southern France to suspend its ordinations of priests and deacons scheduled for this... Read more
