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Scene in front of the federal courthouse in downtown Portland July 25, 2020. 

Portland archbishop decries violence, calls for peaceful efforts against racism

Jul 27, 2020

The archbishop of Portland, Oregon is urging Catholics to learn about and study how to respond to the sin of... Read more

Archbishop Nelson Perez. Courtesy photo.

US bishops launch year-long dialogue with young Catholics

Jul 27, 2020

Last weekend, a group of 300 Catholics, including 30 bishops and the apostolic nuncio to the United States, kicked off... Read more

Classroom in a Catholic school.

‘It’s slightly scary’: How Catholic schools are preparing for class during the pandemic

Jul 27, 2020

By Matt Hadro

As Catholic schools prepare to reopen for in-person and remote learning in the fall, teachers and staff are bracing for... Read more

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 2017.

Push for racial justice could be an 'awakening' on abortion, prolife advocates say

Jul 27, 2020

Some pro-life advocates say that the recent push for racial equality in the US can be an awakening to the... Read more

The restored statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in Upland, California. Courtesy photo.

California parish restores vandalized Our Lady of Guadalupe statue

Jul 27, 2020

A California parish has restored an outdoor statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe, after it was kicked to the ground... Read more

Cardinal Joseph Zen. Courtesy Photo.

Cardinal Zen: In Vatican II, Catholics hear ‘real voice of the Holy Spirit’ 

Jul 27, 2020

By Ed Condon

Cardinal Joseph Zen, the emeritus Bishop of Hong Kong, has made an impassioned defense of the Second Vatican Council, criticizing... Read more

A statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Grodzisk Wielkopolski, Poland.

Catholics mark centenary of Poland’s consecration to the Sacred Heart

Jul 27, 2020

Catholics marked the 100th anniversary Monday of the consecration of Poland to the Sacred Heart.  Read more

A detail from a graphic promoting the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life campaign.

Vatican dicastery launches ‘send a hug’ campaign for elderly isolated by pandemic

Jul 27, 2020

The Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life launched a new campaign Monday urging young people to “send a hug”... Read more

Cardinal Walter Kasper.

Cardinal Kasper defends Vatican instruction on parishes

Jul 27, 2020

Cardinal Walter Kasper has defended a new Vatican instruction on parishes after it was criticized by several German bishops.   Read more

The Sistine Hall of the Vatican Library.

Historic manuscripts get a modern treatment with new Vatican library website

Jul 27, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

A revamped website for the Vatican Apostolic Library brings modern technology to the study of historic manuscripts.  Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at his Angelus address June 7, 2020.

Pope Francis asks young people to 'send a hug' to the elderly

Jul 26, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis asked young people Sunday to reach out to the elderly, especially those in nursing homes, to send a... Read more

Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul of Nantes in western France.

Nantes cathedral fire: Altar server charged with arson

Jul 26, 2020

By Courtney Mares

A church volunteer has admitted to starting the fire at Nantes Cathedral and was charged with arson on Saturday.  Read more

Fr. Jacques Hamel.

Mass, procession to mark fourth anniversary of Fr. Jacques Hamel’s murder

Jul 25, 2020

The Diocese of Rouen, France will mark the fourth anniversary of the murder of Fr. Jacques Hamel with a Mass... Read more

Regis Philbin.

The Catholic roots of Regis Philbin

Jul 25, 2020

Game show and talk show host Regis Francis Xavier Philbin died July 24 at 88. Philbin was a Catholic, and... Read more

Supreme Court of the United States.

US Supreme Court upholds Nevada's coronavirus rules for houses of worship

Jul 25, 2020

By a 5-4 vote on Friday the Supreme Court upheld Nevada’s coronavirus regulation that limits attendance at indoor religious services... Read more

Catholic schools weigh in-person learning as fall semester approaches

Jul 25, 2020

By Matt Hadro

As school districts around the country are considering in-person or virtual education in the fall, Catholic dioceses are weighing tough... Read more

Fr. Frank Pavone (L) and Rev. Patrick Mahoney pray outside the U.S. Supreme Court during oral arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby March 25, 2014 in Washington, DC.

Priests for Life Fr. Frank Pavone resigns from Trump campaign roles

Jul 24, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones, JD Flynn

Priests for Life national director Fr. Frank Pavone has resigned from advisory positions in the reelection campaign of President Donald... Read more

A man sets fire to a crucifix outside a church in St. Lucia.

Arson at Caribbean church sparks tension between Catholic and Rastafarian leaders

Jul 24, 2020

A man on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia attempted on Sunday to set fire to a crucifix outside a... Read more

Catholic schools ready for 'vital' in-person education, California's bishops say

Jul 24, 2020

Catholic schools in California are taking appropriate measures against the threat of the new coronavirus and authorities should issue waivers... Read more

The statue of Bl. Junipero Serra at the Mission San Miguel in California.

Spanish bishop defends Junipero Serra’s legacy

Jul 24, 2020

A Spanish bishop recently celebrated Mass in the church where St. Junipero Serra was baptized, defending the saint’s legacy against... Read more