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Archbishop Lori: St John Vianney, Bl Michael McGivney were both 'exemplary pastors of souls'
Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore, Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, on Wednesday highlighted the similarities between St. John... Read more
New sex abuse lawsuit names Theodore McCarrick, Fr. Michael Barrett
A new civil sex abuse lawsuit has been filed against former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, also naming Opus Dei priest Fr.... Read more
Bioethicist: There must be conscience exemptions to vaccine mandates
As workplaces have begun to require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, some Catholic institutions insist that conscience exemptions are necessary. In... Read more
Dublin archbishop: Government advice to delay First Communions, confirmations seems ‘discriminatory’
Archbishop Dermot Farrell expressed ‘profound regret’ at the lack of government engagement over the guidelines. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘With the truth of the Gospel, one cannot negotiate’
It was the pope’s first general audience since he underwent colon surgery. Read more
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Catholic infertility ministry provides community, support
Lauren Allen always jokes that God hit her over the head with the idea for her Catholic infertility ministry, the... Read more
Knights of Columbus highlight charitable work, faith formation at annual meeting
Patrick Kelly, the Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, highlighted the group’s charitable work amid the COVID-19 pandemic, announced... Read more
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: Living life as an 'explosion of joy'
“With film-star looks, commonsense intelligence, and amazing athleticism, Pier Giorgio Frassati had every reason to pursue worldly success. He chose... Read more
Catholic gymnast Simone Biles makes triumphant return to Olympics
Although the Tokyo Olympics did not go as planned for Simone Biles, the Catholic 24-year-old gymnast made a triumphant return... Read more
Catholic universities in Argentina call on courts to defend the unborn from abortion law
An organization of Catholic universities in Argentina has issued a declaration demanding that the legal system protect the unborn from... Read more
More than 75 briefs filed supporting Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban at Supreme Court
More than 75 amicus briefs have been filed at the Supreme Court supporting Mississippi’s ban on most elective abortions after... Read more
Burmese bishops launch interreligious prayer effort amid Covid surge
The Catholic bishops of Burma on Monday launched a national prayer campaign as coronavirus cases in the country continue to... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone named prior of historic order of Catholic knights
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco was recently named the new prior of a historic order of knighthood. Read more
Cuban priest decries summary trials of protesters without a defense lawyer
Participants in last month’s protests of Cuba’s communist government are facing summary trials without adequate legal aid, a Jesuit priest... Read more
Catholic exorcist says Converse pentagram shoes ‘create a fascination with evil’
Fr. Vincent Lampert, a Catholic exorcist, said that a recently-unveiled Converse shoe with a pentagram design could lead to a... Read more
Pope Francis asks Catholics to pray in August for Church reform ‘in the light of the Gospel’
In an accompanying video, the pope said that the Church ‘always is in crisis, because she’s alive.’ Read more
Parents of 2-year-old girl await UK Supreme Court response on removing life-support against their wishes
The case has drawn international scrutiny. Read more
US troop withdrawal poses new challenges to Afghanistan’s Christians
The Catholic community will not leave unless it is ‘obliged to.’ Read more
Manila’s Catholic dioceses cancel public Masses amid rise in COVID-19 cases
The dioceses have dispensed Catholics from their Sunday obligation. Read more
Catholic schools proud of US Olympic medalist Katie Ledecky
American Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky will be leaving Tokyo with four medals, making her the most decorated female swimmer of... Read more
