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Israel-Gaza conflict: Patriarch Pizzaballa asks Catholics to pray for peace and justice
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem issued the appeal as the death toll mounts in the Holy Land. Read more
Native American Catholics focus of Knights of Columbus documentary
The historical and contemporary witness of Native American Catholics are the subject of a Knights of Columbus-produced documentary set for... Read more
Dioceses begin easing masking, social distancing restrictions
Some Catholic dioceses have begun updating their COVID protocols for public Masses, as federal public health officials have introduced new... Read more
Charleston diocese 'extremely disappointed' with law recommencing executions
South Carolina on Monday became the fourth state to officially sanction the use of the firing squad as a method... Read more
Hundreds of Muslim clerics have been detained in China's Xinjiang region
New research has shown that amid a widespread “reeducation” effort in a region of China— which the U.S. has designated... Read more
After investigation, priest who presided at Biden inaugural Mass resigns as Santa Clara U president
Santa Clara University president Father Kevin O’Brien, S.J., engaged in questionable behavior at informal dinners with Jesuit graduate students, the... Read more
After Supreme Court takes up abortion case, White House signals support for Roe v. Wade
The White House on Monday made statements in favor of legal abortion and the Equality Act. Read more
Gaza's only Catholic priest calls Israel-Gaza violence 'extremely serious'
The sole Catholic priest in the Gaza Strip has warned of the severity of the recent violence between Israel and... Read more
Pelosi's archbishop hopes for ‘progress’ in dialogue on ‘most serious matter’ of her abortion support
The Archbishop of San Francisco on Monday responded to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who said last week she was... Read more
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Crucifixion display vandalized at New York church
A crucifixion display at a church in the Brooklyn diocese was vandalized last week in what is being investigated as... Read more
Pope Francis meets with Iran’s foreign minister, speaks to Turkish president about Palestinians
Iran's foreign minister said that he and the pope “exchanged views” on Palestine, interfaith dialogue, and U.S. sanctions on Iran. Read more
Supreme Court will consider Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider a case involving a state 15-week abortion ban. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Fr. Stephen Chow as new bishop of Hong Kong
Chow, 61, has served as the provincial of the Jesuits’ Chinese Province since 2018. Read more
Pope Francis: Children’s deaths in Israel-Gaza conflict ‘terrible and unacceptable’
The pope said that the violence risked “degenerating into a spiral of death and destruction.” Read more
‘Do not lose hope’: Pope Francis offers Mass for Myanmar’s Catholics in St. Peter’s Basilica
The pope urged Burmese Catholics not to fall into despair following a military coup on Feb. 1. Read more
Sisters of Life: 'You are irreplaceable', just like the child in the womb
The members of an order of religious sisters are dedicating their lives to sharing the message that every person, from... Read more
Pope Francis and John Kerry meet at the Vatican
U.S. President Joe Biden’s climate envoy is in Europe ahead of November’s UN Climate Change Conference. Read more
Polyglot priest beatified after miraculous healing of unborn baby
Francis Mary of the Cross was declared blessed at a Mass at the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. Read more
Pope Francis to anti-pedophilia group: ‘Your work is more necessary than ever’
The pope was speaking to members of the Italian Meter association. Read more
Pope Francis thanks charismatic Catholics and evangelicals for offering ‘sign of fraternity’
The pope sent a video message praising the work of the Italian Charismatic Consultation. Read more
