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Cardinal expresses concern about preteens using social media
An Italian cardinal expressed concern this week about the use of social media by children, encouraging the Church to do... Read more
Polish Catholic patient at center of UK court battle dies
A Polish Catholic patient at the center of a U.K. court battle died on Tuesday despite last-minute efforts by bishops... Read more
Why birth rates fell more sharply during COVID
Recently-published data suggest that the birth rate in the U.S. declined considerably from 2019 to 2020, refuting hopes of a... Read more
Cardinal calls for 3-day ‘Nineveh fast’ for return to peace and stability in Iraq
Chaldean Catholics in Iraq are undertaking a three-day “Nineveh fast” this week to pray for peace and security in their... Read more
Members of Congress come out in support of Hyde Amendment
Nearly 200 members of Congress have signed a letter supporting bans on taxpayer funding of abortions. Read more
Vatican exonerates retired bishop of multiple abuse claims but issues canonical rebuke
The Vatican’s doctrinal congregation has exonerated retired Bishop Joseph Hart of Cheyenne over numerous accusations of the sexual abuse of... Read more
‘Despite change, the Church remains’: Emotional farewell Mass for Archbishop Kondrusiewicz
Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz said at a farewell Mass on Sunday that the Church would remain a source of strength for... Read more
Are changes coming to the Vatican Dicastery for Communications?
Increasing rumors from multiple Vatican sources say the Vatican communications department might experience a shakeup shortly, and that Pope Francis... Read more
As Senate dynamic shifts, pro-lifers examine Manchin’s record
As Democrats last week took effective control of the Senate, pro-life leaders turned their attention to the record of one... Read more
Filipino diocese mourns murdered priest
A Filipino diocese demanded justice and decried the murder of a priest who was shot and killed by an unknown... Read more
Second man accuses Chicago’s Father Pfleger of sex abuse
A second alleged victim has accused activist Chicago priest Fr. Michael Pfleger of sexually abusing him as a minor decades... Read more
Appeals court rules on California churches that challenged Covid restrictions
An appeals court last week ruled for a second time against a California church which challenged the state’s rules barring... Read more
Supreme Court rules favorably toward inmate requesting priest at execution
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled favorably toward a Catholic death row inmate requesting the presence of a priest at... Read more
Cardinals offer funeral Mass for homeless man in Rome
Papal almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski offered a funeral Mass Monday for a 64-year-old homeless man who died in Rome. Read more
Pro-lifers pleasantly surprised at Kentucky’s enactment of ‘Born-Alive’ bill
A Kentucky bill requiring appropriate medical care for babies surviving attempted abortions became law on Friday. Read more
Pope Francis: May the Holy Trinity make Christians grow in unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity concluded Monday with Vespers at the tomb of St. Paul. Read more
Biden reverses military ban on gender transitioning
President Joe Biden on Monday revoked a ban on gender transitioning in the military, allowing troops to serve on the... Read more
Biden has ‘developed’ approach to abortion, Sister Simone Campbell says
President Joe Biden has a “very developed approach” to abortion, Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of the Network Lobby for... Read more
Members of Congress come out in support of Hyde Amendment
Nearly 200 members of Congress have signed a letter supporting bans on taxpayer funding of abortions. Read more
Vatican Secretary of State calls for synergy in fight against poverty and climate change
The Vatican Secretary of State has called for a new model of development built on “the synergistic bond” between the... Read more
