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U.S. bishops express solidarity with people of Burma after coup
The U.S. bishops’ conference expressed solidarity with the people of Burma on Tuesday, one month after a military coup seized... Read more
Biden mentions Our Lady of Guadalupe, shows rosary beads, in meeting with Mexican president
President Joe Biden cited Our Lady of Guadalupe and displayed his rosary beads in a conversation with the president of... Read more
Activists found not guilty of offending religious feelings in Poland’s ‘rainbow halo’ trial
A judge on Tuesday found three activists who distributed images depicting Poland’s Black Madonna icon with a rainbow halo not... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of US Virgin Islands
Pope Francis appointed Mgsr. Jerome Feudjio on Tuesday to lead the Diocese of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Read more
Burmese cardinal: ‘Innocent blood may not be spilt on this land’
Preaching on the deadliest day of protests since Burma’s military coup, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo said on Sunday that “innocent... Read more
Meet Don Alberto, Italy’s new YouTube sensation
Fr. Alberto Ravagnani didn’t set out to make a viral video, he was just trying to find a way to... Read more
English cardinal welcomes US investigation into garment-making industry
An English cardinal on Monday welcomed a U.S. investigation into alleged labor abuses in the garment-making industry in the city... Read more
Columbus diocese announces strategic planning initiative
The Diocese of Columbus announced Monday a strategic planning initiative meant to discern the future of the local Church, encouraging... Read more
Archdiocese of Baltimore to highlight resources to fight porn
The Archdiocese of Baltimore has set aside the weekend of March 13-14 as a time to focus on the dangers... Read more
Catholic Connect suspended from Instagram for apparent copyright infringement
Instagram this week suspended a popular Catholic account for apparent copyright violations. Read more
New Orleans archdiocese: Catholics should seek ethical alternatives to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Archdiocese of New Orleans says that the recently-approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is “morally compromised,” and advises Catholics... Read more
Senate confirms nominee who supported transgender athletes' participation in women's sports
The Senate on Monday voted to confirm President Biden’s nominee for education secretary, who had supported males identifying as transgender... Read more
Pro-life leader denounces 'terrorism' of pro-choice activists occupying Mexican state capitol
A pro-life leader in Mexico has called the occupation of the legislature in Quintana Roo state by pro-abortion feminists “green... Read more
Hasbro to sell gender-neutral Potato Head families, criticizing 'limiting' family and gender norms
The Hasbro toy company is now marketing a gender-neutral Potato Head family set showing same-sex couples and a baby, alongside... Read more
Fr. Michael Pfleger’s parish stops payments to Chicago archdiocese to expedite his investigation
The parish of St. Sabina in Chicago announced on Sunday that it would withhold its monthly contribution to the archdiocese... Read more
Scotland’s Catholic bishops seek ‘dialogue’ over cap on worshipers when public Masses resume
Scotland’s Catholic bishops said on Monday that they plan to engage in “dialogue” with government officials over a cap on worshipers when... Read more
Elderly religious overlooked in Belgium’s early COVID-19 vaccination programs
A body representing religious men and women has questioned the exclusion of elderly religious from the early stages of coronavirus... Read more
Benedict XVI addresses resignation conspiracy theories, Iraq, and Biden in new interview
Benedict XVI addressed conspiracy theories about his resignation as pope, Pope Francis’ trip to Iraq, and Joe Biden in an... Read more
Apostolic nuncio in Iraq tests positive for COVID-19 five days before papal trip
The apostolic nunciature in Iraq reported on Sunday, Feb. 28 that the Nuncio Mitja Leskovar, has tested positive for COVID... Read more
Pope Francis prays for children suffering from rare diseases
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for children suffering from rare diseases that they may feel “the caress of God’s love and... Read more
