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Serving life: How pro-life pregnancy centers are making a difference
A new report aims to measure the impact of pro-life pregnancy centers on women’s health care in the U.S., offering... Read more
Polish bishop dies from the coronavirus
A Polish bishop died from COVID-19 Tuesday at the age of 83. Read more
Archbishop Kondrusiewicz: Reconciliation is crucial in Belarus
The Church in Belarus has no other task than proclaiming the Gospel. It did so also during the protests that... Read more
Pope Francis calls for civil union law for same-sex couples, in shift from Vatican stance
In a documentary that premiered Wednesday in Rome, Pope Francis called for the passage of civil union laws for same-sex... Read more
Vatican to UN: It is immoral to threaten use of nuclear weapons as deterrence
A Vatican official challenged the security theory of nuclear deterrence as immoral at the United Nations this week and called... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Prayer is the center of life’
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christians should pray from the heart and not “like parrots.” Read more
Her abuse story was posted to her parish Facebook - and then taken down. Why it’s back, and why that matters
What happened in her parish after Gina Barthel shared her story of clerical sexual abuse, and why it matters. Read more
‘Festival of Friendship’ seeks authentic encounter in a digital venue
An annual cultural festival hosted by a Catholic group of artists and intellectuals is being held virtually this month, offering... Read more
Pro-life Democrats make the case for a 22-week abortion ban in Colorado
As Colorado voters consider a ballot measure to ban abortion after 22 weeks of pregnancy, pro-life Democrats have been vocal... Read more
After parish in Santiago, Chile destroyed by arson, pastor urges hope
The pastor of a parish destroyed by arson in Santiago, Chile on Sunday has urged local Catholics to reject temptations... Read more
Poll: Young adults more likely than older Catholics to accept all of Church teaching
A new survey released this week has found that 1 in 5 Catholic likely voters say they accept everything the... Read more
NY Catholic Conference: Follow the science. Open the churches.
New York’s Catholic dioceses continue to push back on new coronavirus restrictions that have shut down more than two dozen... Read more
Portland archdiocese holds rosary, Eucharistic procession for peace
The Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon held a Eucharistic procession through the city on Saturday for the intention of peace... Read more
Zimbabwe's bishops encourage return to Mass in new guidelines
In a statement announcing directives to guide the expansion of public worship in Zimbabwe last week, the nation’s bishops encouraged... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The world has a profound thirst for peace’
Pope Francis affirmed the signal importance of peace at an interreligious gathering Tuesday on Rome’s Capitoline Hill. Read more
Catholic diocese worked with HHS to get priests to COVID patients
The Diocese of Arlington helped intervene on behalf of a dying COVID patient when he needed a priest to offer him... Read more
Pope Francis appoints bishop in US as administrator of Canadian eparchy
Pope Francis appointed a New Jersey-based bishop as the administrator of a Canadian eparchy Tuesday. Read more
Supreme Court takes case against 'Remain in Mexico' asylum policy
The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy, under which some asylum applicants... Read more
Alleged Vatican money transfers during Pell trial referred to police by Australian intelligence agency
The Australian financial intelligence agency has handed information to federal police concerning allegations that international money transfers, amounting to hundreds... Read more
Shrine of patroness of impossible causes launches Lebanon prayer campaign
The Basilica of St. Rita, the patron saint of impossible causes, is beginning a seven-month prayer initiative for Lebanon as... Read more
