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New Jersey allows non-doctors to perform abortion
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D), who describes himself as someone who has spent a “lifetime in the Catholic Church,”... Read more
Traditional Latin Mass restrictions: Here's what you need to know
New moves by Pope Francis mean changes for Catholics dedicated to the Traditional Latin Mass —and for the priests and... Read more
Traditionis custodes: Vatican further tightens restrictions on Traditional Latin Mass
The explanatory document, which bans confirmations and ordinations according to pre-Vatican II Roman Missals, was published Dec. 18 with Pope... Read more
New documentary chronicles life of Catholic scientist Jerome Lejeune, heroic Down syndrome advocate
A documentary produced by a French filmmaker about Venerable Jerome Lejeune, a Catholic doctor and scientist who left a legacy... Read more
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Bishop Paprocki: Illinois repeal of parental notice abortion law 'a dark and disgraceful moment'
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed a repeal of the state’s Parental Notice of Abortion Act, a move which... Read more
Cardinal Pell to Becciu: What was that $2M payment actually for?
Cardinal George Pell says that he does not harbor any ill will toward the man whose sexual assault accusation sent... Read more
Second 'George Floyd' Christ was stolen from Catholic University
A second pieta displayed at the Catholic University of America’s law school that some see as depicting George Floyd in... Read more
Vatican insiders: Reports of Cardinal Peter Turkson's resignation 'credible'
Various Vatican sources told CNA that a recent report by a traditionalist blog claiming that Cardinal Peter Turkson was set... Read more
Assisi is illuminated with Giotto’s frescoes this Christmas season
Assisi debuted its Giotto Christmas light display in December 2020, but Italy’s coronavirus restrictions last year prevented people from visiting. Read more
Pope Francis: Vaccine access is a matter of justice
The pope told new ambassadors that the ongoing pandemic is a reminder that “we are a global community where one... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates his 85th birthday with refugees he helped bring to Italy
The group of about ten refugees are being supported directly by Pope Francis. Read more
10 things that Pope Francis wants us to learn from the nativity scene
The tradition was born in an unassuming town in 1223. Read more
4 things to know about Pope Francis on his 85th birthday
The pope never lets his birthday get in the way of regular business. Read more
Pew survey: Half of U.S. Catholics pray every day, and the number is dropping
A new survey of U.S. adults found that 51% of Catholics pray every day, a drop of 8 percentage points... Read more
Senate sends Uyghur forced labor bill targeting China to Biden’s desk
The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill on Thursday, Dec. 16 banning goods made with forced labor in the Chinese... Read more
Guatemala to be declared 'Ibero-American Pro-Life Capital'
The Family Matters Association of Guatemala (AFI) welcomed the recent announcement by President Alejandro Giammattei that the country will be... Read more
Pro-life advocates decry FDA decision allowing women to get abortion pills by mail
The Food and Drug Administration on Dec. 16 lifted restrictions on mifepristone, a drug approved for use in medical abortions,... Read more
Catherine Hadro saying goodbye to 'Pro-Life Weekly,' but hello to new role
Catherine Hadro has announced she is stepping down as host of EWTN Pro-Life Weekly. Read more
New placements announced for seminarians after controversial closure of seminary in Argentina
Protests erupted last year when a highly regarded seminary in Argentina was shut down by the Vatican, with little explanation.... Read more
Holy Land Christians need more protection, Christian leaders in Jerusalem warn
Christian leaders in Jerusalem are seeking an “urgent dialogue” with local authorities to discuss further protections for Christians in the... Read more
