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Poster for the Ecumenical Fraternity Campaign for Lent 2021. Credit: National Conference of Bishops of Brazil.

Brazil's military archbishop distances himself from Lenten campaign over gender ideology

Feb 17, 2021

The head of Brazil’s military ordinariate has told the nation’s bishops’ conference he will not use material from this year’s... Read more

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Democrats for Life: Some PR firms fear ‘backlash’ for working with pro-life candidates

Feb 17, 2021

Pro-life Democratic political candidates have encountered resistance from some public relations firms not willing to work with them, one pro-life... Read more

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South Dakota hears pro-life testimony on “discrimination abortion” ban

Feb 17, 2021

As South Dakota’s legislature considers a ban on abortions due to a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, pro-life leaders say... Read more

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Pope Francis urges Brazil’s Christians to seek unity in battle against pandemic

Feb 17, 2021

Pope Francis encouraged Brazil’s Christians on Wednesday to confront the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic together this Lent.  Read more

Poster for the Ecumenical Fraternity Campaign for Lent 2021. Credit: National Conference of Bishops of Brazil.

Brazilian bishops discuss controversial text of ecumenical Lenten campaign

Feb 17, 2021

The National Conference of Bishops of Brazil has issued a statement to confront a wave of complaints over the inclusion... Read more

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Authorities in Belarus stall Catholic charity initiative to help low-income families

Feb 17, 2021

By Courtney Mares

A decision by the authorities in Belarus has left a Catholic charity unable to pursue an initiative aimed at helping poor... Read more

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Council for the Economy discusses 2021 Vatican budget

Feb 17, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Vatican’s Council for the Economy met on Tuesday to discuss the details of the annual budget for 2021.  Read more

Pope Francis celebrates the Liturgy of the Passion of Our Lord in St. Peter's Basilica April 14, 2017. Credit: L'Osservatore Romano.

Holy Week 2021: Vatican issues guidelines for Catholics amid ongoing COVID-19 restrictions

Feb 17, 2021

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued guidelines on Wednesday for the celebration of... Read more

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Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq comes as country faces ‘multiple crises’

Feb 17, 2021

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis’ trip to Iraq comes at a time when the country faces severe political, socioeconomic, and security challenges. The... Read more

Pope Francis says Ash Wednesday Mass in St. Peter's Basilica Feb. 17, 2021. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Lent is a journey from slavery to freedom

Feb 17, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

The 40 days of Lent are an opportunity to turn from the slavery of sin to the freedom found in... Read more

Pavica Vojnović takes part in a 40 Days for Life event in Pforzheim, Germany. Credit: ADF International.

Pro-life activists challenge German municipality’s prayer vigil ban

Feb 17, 2021

Pro-life activists are challenging a German municipality’s decision to ban them from praying in front of a pre-abortion advisory center.  Read more

 Pope Francis greets Mario Draghi at the Vatican on Oct. 19, 2013. Credit: Vatican Media.

The Vatican ties of Italy’s new Prime Minister Mario Draghi

Feb 17, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Italy’s new prime minister -- an economist nicknamed “Super Mario” -- has Vatican ties that date back many years.  Read more

New York’s commercial surrogacy legalization will exploit women, critics say

Feb 17, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

New York state this week legalized commercial surrogacy, prompting concerns about the exploitation of women and commodification of children. Read more

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Archbishop Naumann: Biden’s self-contradictory Catholicism on abortion deserves correction

Feb 16, 2021

President Joe Biden’s long self-presentation as a devout Catholic contradicts his strong political stands backing abortion. For Archbishop Joseph Naumann,... Read more

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Discrimination abortion restrictions proposed in Northern Ireland

Feb 16, 2021

Lawmakers in Northern Ireland are seeking to ban abortions in cases of non-lethal fetal abnormality.   Read more

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Bangladeshi Christians concerned by government inaction after church attack

Feb 16, 2021

Bangladeshi Christians expressed concern and discontent with the local authorities after a Protestant church was reportedly vandalized and looted last... Read more

Madrid archdiocese provided support for 85 abuse victims in 2020

Feb 16, 2021

The Archdiocese of Madrid provided support services for 85 victims of abuse in 2020, 75 of them direct victims and... Read more

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Bishops ‘distressed’ by DNR orders for intellectually disabled COVID-19 patients

Feb 16, 2021

By CNA Staff

A statement Tuesday from the bishops of England and Wales said they are “distressed” by recent reports that COVID-19 patients... Read more

White House won’t guarantee no abortion funding in COVID relief

Feb 16, 2021

The White House on Tuesday reaffirmed President Biden’s support for taxpayer-funded abortion, and wouldn’t comment on abortion funding in a... Read more

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Two Christians accused of breaking Pakistan's blasphemy law

Feb 16, 2021

Two Christian evangelists could face the death penalty after being charged with violating Pakistan’s blasphemy law after an encounter in... Read more