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Catholic military archbishop laments US Navy ban on 'off-base indoor religious services'
The US Navy is reportedly loosening some restrictions on some sailors attending “off-base indoor religious services,” which it had promulgated... Read more
Mississippi bishops denounce racism in 4th of July letter
Bishop Louis Kihnemann of Biloxi and Bishop Joseph Kopacz of Jackson issued an unequivocal call for all Catholics to reject... Read more
‘Life after ISIS’: Christians are leaving Iraq due to ongoing security concerns
More Christian families left the Nineveh Plains than returned to their hometowns last year amid ongoing security concerns in the... Read more
Catholic bishops join 1,000 faith leaders to oppose federal executions
Several U.S. bishops, along with clergy and religious brothers and sisters from around the country, have signed a statement opposing federal executions... Read more
Vatican cardinal: peace is threatened as health and economic crises continue
A Vatican cardinal has said that the world is facing a “tsunami” of humanitarian crises caused by the coronavirus emergency,... Read more
Pro-life MP hails ‘clear victory’ over abortion amendments
A leading pro-life MP welcomed the defeat Monday of attempts to strip away protections for unborn children in the U.K. Read more
Spokane bishop responds to Catholic Charities racism video
Both the Bishop of Spokane and the leader of a Washington state Catholic Charities organization have spoken out about a... Read more
Catholic parish rallies for young girl hit by truck
Last week, 8 year old Rosie Sajevic was riding her bike a couple blocks from her house in Hibbing, Minnesota,... Read more
Coronavirus comes to a migrant tent city at US border
More than 1,500 people live in a tent city without running water or adequate sanitation at the border of Texas... Read more
Primate of Poland: Church must rebuild trust amid abuse crisis
The Catholic Church can only rebuild trust in its handling of clerical abuse by “taking responsibility for clarifying all crimes... Read more
Pope Francis to celebrate Mass marking anniversary of Lampedusa visit
Pope Francis will celebrate Mass Wednesday marking the seventh anniversary of his visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa. Read more
English Catholic bishop: parishes see 'dramatic fall' in income following lockdown
An English bishop has said that parishes have seen “dramatic fall” in income as a result of the coronavirus lockdown. Read more
Ennio Morricone, composer honored by Pope Francis, dies at 91
Ennio Morricone, an Oscar-winning Italian composer honored by Pope Francis, has died at the age of 91. Read more
St. Junípero Serra statue destroyed at California state capitol
On the evening of Independence Day, a crowd in Sacramento tore down a statue of St. Junipero Serra, set fire... Read more
Pope Francis commends UN Security Council for global ceasefire resolution
Pope Francis applauded the United Nations Security Council Sunday for its recent resolution calling for an immediate global ceasefire amid... Read more
Faith-based groups ask Congress to fund international pandemic assistance
A coalition of faith-based organizations is asking Congress to take immediate action to help fund efforts to help fight the... Read more
Texas' Bishop Flores criticizes Planned Parenthood for anti-Mexican ethnic slur
The Bishop of Brownsville, Texas has criticized Planned Parenthood and pro-choice political organizations in the state for use of anti-Mexican... Read more
Rebuilt from the ashes: The story of an American basilica
An immigrant parish, burnt down, with only the crucifix remaining. A parish rebuilt, transformed and a key part in giving... Read more
‘God bless America’ - Popes speak to the United States
Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis each made apostolic visitations to the United States during the... Read more
Sagrada Familia invites medical workers to attend July 4 reopening
Sagrada Família, the majestic basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí, will reopen its doors July 4 following a more than 100-day... Read more
