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Japanese sculptor, Notre Dame’s O’Regan to receive prestigious Ratzinger Prize
For the first time, a sculptor and native of Japan will be awarded the Ratzinger Prize. Read more
What does the Catholic Church teach about voting? A CNA explainer
The Catholic Church does not dictate to Catholics how they should vote but it does provide guiding principles for making... Read more
Catholic group calls for end to modern-day slavery, trafficking on UK fishing boats
Last month, BBC One Scotland aired “Disclosure: Slavery at Sea,” which accuses the Scottish fishing company TN Trawlers of modern-day... Read more
Ohio bishops call for compassion amid ‘unfounded gossip’ surrounding Haitian migrants
The letter comes after former president Donald Trump amplified online rumors about Haitian migrants in Springfield during the Sept. 10... Read more
Trump’s planned visit to Pennsylvania Catholic shrine with Polish president is canceled
The campaign’s scheduled stop at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown has been canceled. The reason... Read more
Medjugorje: What Catholics should know about the alleged Marian apparitions
More than 40 million pilgrims from around the world have flocked to the small village named Medjugorje since 1981. Read more
Pope Francis: More needs to be done to restore dignity to organized crime victims
The Holy Father insisted it is neither “possible nor tolerable” to forget the damage done to the dignity of millions... Read more
‘Catholics for Harris-Walz’ online meeting downplays abortion concerns among faithful
The “Catholics for Harris-Walz National Organizing Call,” held on Sept. 18 at 8 p.m., was designed to rally Catholic support... Read more
Christian community comes closer together amid attacks in the Holy Land
Although interreligious dialogue has suffered as a result of the intensification of conflict in the Holy Land, the situation has... Read more
UK bishops warn new Public Order Act unfairly affects people of faith
Bishops of England and Wales have condemned legislation relating to prayer outside abortion clinics, saying it represents a step backward... Read more
Vatican to work with Italian authorities to prosecute source of leaks
The Vatican is cooperating with Italian prosecutors on an investigation into the leaking of financial information related to the major... Read more
St. Januarius’ blood liquefies in Naples on his feast day
The archbishop of Naples recalled that Sept. 19 marks the anniversary of St. Januarius’ martyrdom more than 1,700 years ago. Read more
Vatican approves devotion at Medjugorje while not pronouncing on authenticity of ‘alleged messages’
The Vatican has approved Marian devotion at Medjugorje without pronouncing on the authenticity of alleged apparitions, emphasizing positive spiritual fruits. Read more
Nuns appeal to U.S. Supreme Court over New York abortion insurance mandate
A group of nuns and other religious groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block a New York state... Read more
New pilgrimage brings Christians, Muslims, and Jews together in Holy Land at Abraham House
On Sept. 14 in Jerusalem, a new pilgrimage called “Pilgrims of Hope Way” was inaugurated at the 60th anniversary celebration... Read more
Catholic manifesto calls on faithful to act coherently in the face of societal crisis
The Congress of Catholics and Public Life has issued a manifesto that calls on Catholics to offer solid foundations to... Read more
Everything you need to know about the miracle of liquefaction of the blood of St. Januarius
On Sept. 19 and on two other occasions each year the blood of St. Januarius usually liquifies — a miraculous... Read more
PHOTOS: La Verna in Tuscany marks 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ stigmata
Crowds gathered on Sept, 17 in the Casentino Valley in Italy for the 800th anniversary celebration of St. Francis of... Read more
Abortion pills and medical negligence killed woman, not pro-life laws, doctor says
Dr. Christina Francis says that Amber Thurman’s death “was caused by legal abortion drugs” as well as medical negligence. Read more
Vatican unveils commemorative stamp on 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S.
U.S.-Vatican diplomatic relations extend back to 1788 when George Washington allowed that the Holy See could freely appoint bishops in... Read more
