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Trump signs order to support work with faith groups on adoption

Jun 24, 2020

By Matt Hadro

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to bolster the federal government’s work with community and faith-based groups... Read more

Maria Flachsbarth, MdB (2013) Photo: Laurence Chaperon / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)

President of German Catholic Women's Federation confirms support for Planned Parenthood

Jun 24, 2020

The president of the leading Catholic women’s organization in Germany has declared her support for "reproductive rights" – including, "as... Read more

Cardinal John Tong Hon, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Hong Kong.

New Hong Kong laws will have 'no effect' on religious freedom says cardinal

Jun 24, 2020

Cardinal John Tong Hon, the apostolic administrator of Hong Kong, has rejected concerns that new security and sedition laws for the... Read more

President Donald Trump at the White House, 2018.

US religious freedom commissioner says 'no excuse' for Trump delay on Chinese sanctions

Jun 24, 2020

By Matt Hadro

A federal religious freedom commissioner has said there is “no excuse” for the Trump administration “delaying action” to place sanctions on Chinese... Read more

Dalù stands in St. Peter’s Square.

Finding God in Shanghai: a Chinese convert’s path to faith

Jun 24, 2020

By Courtney Mares

At his baptism at a Catholic church in Shanghai, Dalù said that he “cried like a baby” knowing that his... Read more

The Poolse Maria Kapel (Polish Mary Chapel) in Breda, the Netherlands.

Vandals deface image of Poland’s Black Madonna in Dutch city

Jun 24, 2020

The mayor of a Dutch town has condemned vandals who defaced an image of Our Lady of Częstochowa and daubed... Read more

Alex Zanardi competes in the Rome Marathon with his handcycle April 2, 2017.

Pope Francis thanks Paralympian Alex Zanardi for offering 'lesson in humanity'

Jun 24, 2020

Pope Francis has written a letter of encouragement to Alex Zanardi, a Formula One driver turned Paralympic champion who is... Read more

Pope Francis gives his general audience address in the library of the Apostolic Palace, June 24, 2020.

Pope Francis: In life’s ups and downs, make prayer your constant

Jun 24, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

King David is an example of being consistent in prayer no matter what life throws at you or what good... Read more

Father Edmond Ilg gives his first blessing to his son, Fr. Philip Ilg, outside Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ. Image courtesy of the Ilg family.

Fathers’ Day: When a dad became a priest, like his son

Jun 24, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Edmond Ilg, 62, has been a father since the birth of his son in 1986. But on June 21, he became... Read more

Members of the African American, African & Caribbean Apostolate hand the Evangelion to Deacon Rick Fortune at an Enduring Love service June 19 2020.

Metuchen Catholic bishop: Racism an evil 'more dangerous' than coronavirus

Jun 23, 2020

The Bishop of Metuchen led a prayer service for racial harmony and justice Friday, urging Catholics to focus on the... Read more

As pandemic continues, some Catholic moms call the midwife

Jun 23, 2020

As hospitals continue to treat patients with COVID-19, many expectant women worry about exposing themselves and their babies to the... Read more

Catholic school superintendent aims to equip schools for special ed

Jun 23, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

An educator with years of experience working in and studying best practices in special education was recently named superintendent of... Read more

New York City.

Justice Department: NYC pandemic rules can't favor protests over religious services

Jun 23, 2020

New York City cannot enforce coronavirus restrictions strictly on religious gatherings and leave mass public protests untouched, leading U.S. Department... Read more

Diocesan bankruptcies could require Vatican approval, Vatican official reminds bishops

Jun 23, 2020

By JD Flynn, Ed Condon

The Vatican has written to the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, to remind dioceses that filing for bankruptcy could... Read more

Paint is removed from the central cross at the campus cemetery, Providence College, June 22. Image courtesy of NBC10/ WJAR

Cross and graves vandalized at Catholic university cemetery

Jun 23, 2020

A man has been arrested and charged with vandalism and assault after swastikas were painted on the graves of several... Read more

Guernsey legislature rejects efforts to prevent disability discrimination in abortion

Jun 23, 2020

Several amendments which sought to reduce the proposed time limit on abortions or to maintain limits on the abortion of... Read more

Pope Francis delivers his Angelus address at the Vatican, June 6, 2021.

George Weigel: ‘Catholic lite’ and Vatican finances will top next pope’s agenda

Jun 23, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Evangelizing countries where the faith has been watered down and resolving the ongoing financial crisis in the Vatican are challenges... Read more

 Sister Stan Mumuni, founder of the Marian Sisters of Eucharistic Love. Courtesy of the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See.

Religious sisters risk lives to rescue the vulnerable amid pandemic

Jun 23, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Sister Stan Mumuni dedicates her life to caring for abandoned children with birth defects in Ghana. When the coronavirus pandemic... Read more

Cardinal Nichols prays at Westminster Cathedral with the Archbishop of Canterbury June 15, 2020, the day England’s churches reopened for private prayer.

English Catholic leader welcomes return of public Masses from July 4

Jun 23, 2020

An English cardinal welcomed the government’s decision Tuesday to permit the resumption of public Masses from July 4.   Read more

Cardinal Fernando Filoni, Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre.

Cardinal asks Catholics to help pandemic-hit families and schools in the Holy Land

Jun 23, 2020

A cardinal has urged Catholics worldwide to support a fund helping families and schools in the Holy Land affected by... Read more