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Santa Cruz historical commission recommends removing city’s last mission bell
The historical preservation commission of Santa Cruz, California last week advised the city council to remove a replica mission bell... Read more
Catholic mental health council applauds Bishop Conley’s candor on mental illness
The National Catholic Partnership on Disability’s Council on Mental Illness applauded Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska “on his complete... Read more
Catholic student jailed in Hong Kong for pro-democracy protest
Three pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, including Catholic university student Agnes Chow, pled guilty on Monday for their roles in... Read more
Cardinal Becciu launches second defamation lawsuit since resignation
Cardinal Angelo Becciu is launching a second defamation lawsuit in relation to “offensive” media reports surrounding the events that led... Read more
Pope Francis and NBA players discuss social justice in Vatican meeting
Pope Francis met with five NBA players at the Vatican Monday to discuss their efforts to combat social and economic... Read more
Bishop Malone and Buffalo diocese sued by NY AG over clergy abuse
The State of New York is suing the Diocese of Buffalo and its former bishops for failing to protect children... Read more
Court allows Tennessee abortion ban to go into effect
A federal appeals court on Friday allowed a Tennessee ban on some abortions to go into effect. Read more
Franciscan friar named cardinal says he is taking a leap into the deep
Franciscan friar Mauro Gambetti was ordained a bishop Sunday afternoon in Assisi less than a week before he will become... Read more
Vatican confirms that two cardinals-designate will be absent from consistory
The Vatican confirmed Monday that two cardinals-designate will not receive their red hats from Pope Francis in Rome this Saturday. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new Sistine Chapel Choir director
Pope Francis appointed a new director of the Sistine Chapel Choir Sunday. Read more
German Catholic archbishop asks Vatican to review his handling of abuse allegations
A German archbishop asked the Vatican Friday to review his handling of abuse allegations. Read more
Catholic couple donates hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys in Brooklyn, Queens
For one Catholic businessman in New York City, Thanksgiving has long been a time of sacrifice and generosity. For each... Read more
Pope Francis on Christ the King: Make choices with eternity in mind
On Christ the King Sunday, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to make choices with eternity in mind, by thinking not about... Read more
World Youth Day cross given to Portuguese youth ahead of international gathering
Pope Francis offered Mass for the Feast of Christ the King on Sunday, and afterward oversaw the traditional passing of... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Stories of persecuted Christians should move hearts
American Christians must be better advocates for the world’s persecuted Christians, said speakers at a Thursday event featuring victims of... Read more
What pro-lifers can expect from a divided House and Senate
With nearly all U.S. House and Senate races decided, Congress will be sharply divided the next two years—possibly undermining the... Read more
Pope Francis encourages young economists to learn from the poor
In a video message Saturday, Pope Francis encouraged young economists and entrepreneurs from around the world to bring Jesus to... Read more
The McCarrick Report: A timeline
Published by the Vatican Nov. 10, the report examines the “institutional knowledge and decision-making” regarding Theodore McCarrick, the former cardinal... Read more
Tulsa diocese leaves Christian coalition over abortion
The Diocese of Tulsa has withdrawn from the Oklahoma Council of Churches because the group will not defend the life... Read more
18 states file brief supporting Tennessee's discrimination abortion ban
An 18-state coalition filed a brief this week supporting a Tennessee law banning abortions based on an unborn child’s race,... Read more
