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Beirut’s St. Joseph church, badly damaged in port explosion, to reopen
The church has been restored with funds from Aid to the Church in Need. Read more
Catholic charity: Ethiopians in agony as water crisis deepens
Residents of various parts of Ethiopia are trekking for miles and spending days in long queues to get water far... Read more
Jesuit priest responds to statement of pro-abortion Catholic members of Congress
A Jesuit priest and radio host on Thursday critiqued a recent statement by Catholic House Democrats, who had asked not... Read more
Cardinal Cupich to conduct visit of Vatican dicastery on behalf of Pope Francis
The inspection will begin in a few days. Read more
Catholic columnist: ‘Brave new world’ of embryo experimentation could sharpen Communion debate
Recent developments regarding experimentation on human embryos could force a larger conflict between Catholic Democratic politicians and U.S. bishops on... Read more
European Parliament backs ‘extreme’ abortion report despite protests
The report describes abortion as “essential healthcare” and seeks to redefine conscientious objection as a “denial of medical care.” Read more
Coalition of state attorneys general ask Congress to restore Hyde Amendment
A coalition of 22 state attorneys general asked Congress this week to restore a prohibition on federal funding of abortions,... Read more
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Police investigate after two Catholic churches burn on British Columbia tribal lands
Two Catholic churches in the same region of British Columbia burned down in suspicious circumstances early Monday morning. Read more
Pope Francis encourages us to continue on ‘Synodal Way,’ says German bishops’ leader after audience
Bishop Bätzing said he “made it clear that the rumors that the Church in Germany wants to go its own... Read more
Adoration is like radiotherapy for our sinfulness, says Vatican’s new liturgy chief
Archbishop Arthur Roche said he was optimistic about people returning to Mass after the pandemic. Read more
Kidnappers free Catholic priest and four others in Mali
Gunmen released Fr. Léon Douyon 72 hours after seizing him. Read more
Louisiana governor vetoes women’s sports bill
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have prohibited student athletes from competing in... Read more
Portland archbishop welcomes ‘Eucharistic Revival,’ emphasizes worthy reception of Communion
Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland, Oregon last week praised a new “Eucharistic Revival” initiative of the U.S.bishops that aims to... Read more
Bishop Paprocki: Regarding Communion debate “There should be no unity with iniquity”
In a statement published on June 23, 2021, Bishop Thomas Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois lambasted recent... Read more
USCCB Pro-Life Secretariat: Congress must prevent taxpayer-funded abortion
The House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected an opportunity to vote on a prohibition of taxpayer-funded abortion. Read more
Priest ordained in Spanish diocese after almost 11 years without vocations
On June 20, Bishop César Franco of the Diocese of Segovia, Spain, ordained Álvaro Marín Molinera to the priesthood -... Read more
Why a bishop in Taiwan resigned only six months after installation
The Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Tainan in Taiwan resigned six months after his ordination and installation on Jan.... Read more
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Chileans to pray ‘Rosary of Hope’ for drafting of new Constitution
Beginning Wednesday, June 23, Catholics in Chile will pray a rosary every week for the Holy Spirit to guide the... Read more
Leading US bishops praise Biden's global vaccine pledge
Leading U.S. bishops on Wednesday praised President Joe Biden for pledging 500 million COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries, and urged... Read more
Catholic missionary priest: ‘This is the hour of confession of faith’ for Church in Myanmar
Burmese protesters are facing a “nightmare of repression and violence,” the priest said. Read more
