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There is hope: Meet the young Catholic lawmaker who went viral as a champion for life
Julie Slama, 25, who became the youngest female Nebraska senator ever three years ago, is a champion for life and... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley defends the independence of the Vatican’s safeguarding commission
The Boston archbishop said that Pope Francis ‘has assured us that … the commission will be independent.’ Read more
Pope Francis asks for annual report on Church’s efforts to prevent abuse
The pontiff was addressing the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Read more
Pope Francis: All countries should promote family-friendly policies
The pope was addressing members of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. Read more
European court sides with Pakistani Christian convert
The court said the asylum applicant’s explusion to Pakistan would violate his human rights. Read more
Catholic priests criticize new code of conduct in Swiss diocese as ‘attempt to implant LGBT ideology’
Chur Bishop Joseph Bonnemain said the code would be ‘binding for all leaders and employees.’ Read more
Priests say they were told Cardinal Cupich made apostolic visit before Puerto Rican bishop’s removal
Four priests of the Diocese of Arecibo in Puerto Rico say they were told that Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago... Read more
Bioethicists highlight greater threshold for medical decisions for children
As Moderna asks the Food and Drug Administration to authorize its coronavirus vaccine for children under 6, the National Catholic... Read more
Lawsuit claims Knoxville diocese mishandled priest's sex assault of parishioner
The Diocese of Knoxville allegedly mishandled a report that a priest sexually assaulted a parishioner who sought grief counseling in... Read more
Vatican intervenes in conflict between Argentine archbishop, Discalced Carmelites
The Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life will mediate in a conflict between Archbishop Mario... Read more
This Catholic doctor provides care for 1 million people in Sudan, South Sudan
Sudan and South Sudan are countries currently facing several hardships. After the military staged a coup in Sudan six months... Read more
Health-sharing ministry's bankruptcy shows need for good standards, scrutiny, insiders say
A faith-based ministry that aimed to help Christians share one another’s medical costs filed for bankruptcy and dissolved last year,... Read more
Catholic education expert decries drag show at Saint Joseph's University
How does a drag show fit the mission of a Catholic university? That is what a Catholic education expert asked... Read more
Pope Francis thanks Papal Foundation for aid to Ukraine
The pope said that the foundation brings ‘love, hope, and mercy’ to those it supports. Read more
Ex-director says Pope Francis wanted Vatican financial watchdog to help close London deal
Tommaso Di Ruzza was questioned during an April 27 hearing in the ongoing Vatican finance trial. Read more
Pope’s cardinal advisers debate women’s role in the Church with Amazon nun
Sister Laura Vicuña presented a report offering “a pastoral perspective” on women in the Church. Read more
Benedict XVI greets St. John Paul II’s long-time secretary on canonization anniversary
The Polish pope was canonized on April 27, 2014. Read more
Federal court orders cases brought against Texas pro-life law dismissed
A federal court on Tuesday ordered a lower court to dismiss all legal challenges brought against the enforcement mechanism of... Read more
Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill: Who could host their 2nd summit?
A meeting is off for now, but where could the two men eventually meet? Read more
Pope Francis tells general audience pilgrims his knee is ‘still not healing’
The 85-year-old pope canceled his engagements the day before the audience due to knee pain. Read more
