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Dodge City bishop under investigation for alleged abuse of a minor
The Bishop of Dodge City is under a Vatican-ordered Vos estis investigation over allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. Read more
Vatican Radio to launch web radio on 90th anniversary
Vatican Radio will launch a 24-hour web radio to mark its 90th anniversary on Friday. Read more
Catholic bishop: World Youth Day 2023 an ‘opportunity to renew hope’ after pandemic
The Catholic bishop overseeing preparations for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, has said that the event will be... Read more
Vatican: Institutionalization of elderly a mark of ‘throwaway culture’
The Vatican called on Tuesday for a rethinking of elder care in a document arguing that the elderly are best... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of bishop who called for council to discuss women priests
Pope Francis on Monday accepted the resignation of a Swiss bishop who recently called for a council to discuss women... Read more
After major donation, Missouri Catholic school teachers, staff to get bonus
Catholic school teachers and other school employees of the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri will get a bonus, thanks to... Read more
Bishops pray for Colombian nun kidnapped four years ago
The president of the Department of Missions at the Colombian Bishops’ Conference marked the fourth anniversary of the kidnapping of... Read more
US bishops adjust liturgical translation following concern of CDW
The US bishops' conference last week decreed that in the translation of the conclusion of collects in the Roman Missal,... Read more
Former employee of pro-life organizations arrested in DC on child pornography charges
Pro-life organizations have reacted to the arrest and apparent confession of a former employee on child pornography allegations, emphasizing the... Read more
Vatican releases logo of Pope Francis' trip to Iraq
As Pope Francis’ trip to Iraq becomes more likely, the Holy See Press Office released Feb. 8 the logo for... Read more
West Virginia bishop revives lay-led advisory council
The Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston is reviving a lay-led advisory council as part of reforms following the 2018 departure of disgraced... Read more
Catholic groups announce virtual pilgrimage to Holy Land
Several Catholic groups have opened on-line registration for a free virtual pilgrimage, where pilgrims may experience the culture and prayer... Read more
Catholic school enrollment sees sharpest drop in nearly 50 years
Enrollment at Catholic schools this academic year has seen its largest drop in nearly half a century, according to a... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Iraqi cathedral burned by Islamic State
The Great Al-Tahira Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Bakhdida was charred black inside after the Islamic State set it aflame after... Read more
Pro-life candidate declares victory in final 2020 House race
Another woman endorsed by pro-life groups was elected to the U.S. House on Friday, in the last 2020 House race... Read more
Pope Francis asks people to pray for every victim of human trafficking
Pope Francis has asked people to pray Monday for every person who is currently a victim of human trafficking. Read more
Pope Francis tells diplomats 'right to life' is a foundational human right
Pope Francis told diplomats at the Vatican Monday that it is “painful” for him to see more countries move away... Read more
Pope Francis prays for stability in Burma as protestors condemn coup
Pope Francis prayed Sunday for justice and national stability in Burma as tens of thousands protest the Feb. 1 military... Read more
Super Bowl champion aims for empathy in new documentary on abortion
Super Bowl XXXIX champion Benjamin Watson has released a new documentary that interviews people across the political spectrum in an... Read more
American seminary in Rome to defend itself against lawsuit alleging ‘predatory homosexuality’
The American seminary in Rome has said it will defend itself “vigorously” against a lawsuit filed by a former student... Read more
