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NJ bishops express 'outrage' over plan to mandate insurance coverage for abortion
New Jersey’s Catholic bishops on Thursday expressed their disappointment with a proposal by Governor Phil Murphy to expand abortion access... Read more
Exorcists feel isolated — but this course aims to change that
‘There is much greater knowledge that the exorcist must have a team,’ said course organizer Father Luis Ramirez. Read more
Senior German priest leaves Catholic Church
Andreas Sturm, a former vicar general, will now be a member of Germany’s Old Catholic community. Read more
Cardinal Martini was a ‘prophet,’ says Vatican cardinal
Cardinal Czerny said that Martini, who died in 2012, ‘anticipated paths that finally involve the universal Church.’ Read more
US Catholic bishops call for ‘honest dialogue’ on ‘persistent evil of racism’ after mass shootings
The USCCB said it would continue to “advocate for an end to violence, and for the respect and dignity of... Read more
Medical expert debunks false claims of Planned Parenthood about abortion in El Salvador
A Salvadoran medical expert has debunked the false claims about abortion in El Salvador made by a former journalist now... Read more
New pro-life movie streaming in theaters this week
A new pro-life movie that explores the case for life and the repercussions of abortion is airing May 16 and... Read more
Christian leaders condemn Israeli police violence at Palestinian journalist's funeral
Christian leaders of the Holy Land on Monday condemned recent violence at the funeral of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh,... Read more
Legal scrutiny delays Northern Ireland limits on pro-life outreach at abortion clinics
The Attorney General for Northern Ireland, Brenda King, has asked the U.K. Supreme Court to rule whether a ban on... Read more
Read Carl Anderson's commencement address at Thomas Aquinas College
In his address to the graduates of Thomas Aquinas College on Saturday, Carl Anderson, former head of the Knights of... Read more
‘This is going to be a long haul’: Ukraine’s Caritas groups help almost 1.5 million people as war rages on
The aid offered so far is ‘just the beginning,’ said Caritas Ukraine president Tetiana Stawnychy. Read more
Cardinal Stafford urges a rediscovery of the Liturgy of the Hours
What does it mean to pray “ceaselessly”? Read more
Benedict XVI: 95th birthday wishes from around world ‘made me very happy’
Almost 3,000 people sent the pope emeritus congratulatory messages in 24 languages. Read more
Pope Francis praises courage of 23-year-old lay founder of mission society
Pauline Jaricot, founder of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, will be beatified on May 22. Read more
Roe v. Wade: No decision today in Dobbs abortion case
The Supreme Court’s first “opinion issuance day” since the leak of a draft opinion that suggests justices will overturn Roe... Read more
Pope Francis offers guidance to young Christians in politics
The pope was speaking to members of the Chemin Neuf Politics Fraternity. Read more
‘Warriors to Lourdes’ pilgrimage brings comfort to wounded souls
More than 175 U.S. active-duty personnel and veterans are taking part in a pilgrimage sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Read more
Catholic bishop questions lack of EU support as Poland aids millions of Ukrainian refugees
More than three million people have fled from Ukraine to Poland since Feb. 24. Read more
Bishop condemns 'abhorrently evil' slaying of 10 at Buffalo supermarket
Ten people were killed and three others injured Saturday when a teenage gunman opened fire with an assault rifle at... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis’ homily for the canonization Mass of 10 saints
"This is our strength: we are loved by God," Pope Francis said. Read more
