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Prague Catholics rejoice at restoration of Marian statue toppled by angry mob
A historic statue of Mary atop a column, torn down by an angry crowd more than 100 years ago, has... Read more
As English churches reopen, Welsh Catholics are still waiting
As churches across England reopen for private prayer Monday, Catholics in neighboring Wales are still waiting for the day when... Read more
Catholic composer David Haas accused of 'sexual battery' and 'spiritual manipulation'
The composer of several well-known songs used in Catholic liturgies has been dropped by a prominent hymnal publisher, amid accusations... Read more
Catholic summer camps take campfires virtual
When it’s time for camp this summer, Catholic youth around the country will listen to inspirational talks, make friends in... Read more
Full Text: Pope Francis' Corpus Christi Homily
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Corpus Christi homily, delivered June 14 at the Basilica of St. Peter. Read more
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Libya after discovery of mass graves
Pope Francis expressed “great apprehension and sorrow” Sunday after eight mass graves were discovered in Libya amid the ongoing civil... Read more
Maternity, early childhood organizations form new alliance in Chile
More than 30 organizations serving maternity and early childhood needs in Chile have come together to form an alliance to... Read more
Pope Francis: The Eucharist gives us Christ's healing love
Christ’s presence in the Eucharist heals wounds and transforms bitter negativity into the joy of Lord, Pope Francis said in... Read more
A new baby needs 12 diapers a day. Students for Life aims to help
The organizers of diaper drives aim to help the parents of young children meet a need that can get costly:... Read more
Beatification date set for computer programming teen Carlo Acutis
Venerable Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager and computer programmer who died in 2006, will be beatified October 10 in Assisi,... Read more
Pope Francis: Catholics cannot ignore the poverty caused by the pandemic
Pope Francis said Saturday that the coronavirus pandemic has revealed poverty that Catholics cannot ignore. Read more
In trying times, how can Catholics stay hopeful?
Amid the worldwide panic surrounding coronavirus and lockdowns, as well as protests and unrest in many parts of the country... Read more
No sex abuse charges for former Wyoming bishop, but successor praises 'courageous' victims
While Wyoming prosecutors have declined to press criminal sexual abuse charges against Bishop emeritus Joseph Hart, Bishop Steven Biegler of... Read more
Detroit archdiocese criticizes ‘racist and derogatory language’ from Church Militant
The Archdiocese of Detroit responded Thursday to a video produced by a website operating in the Detroit archdiocese, which it... Read more
Austin to fund secret abortions for minors, despite Texas law
The Austin City Council on Thursday voted to provide funding to an abortion organization that helps minors procure abortion without... Read more
HHS protects doctors who object to abortion, transgender surgery
On Friday, the Trump administration finalized a new rule to protect doctors’ right to object to abortion and “gender reassignment”... Read more
NH lawmaker says education choice is only for 'well-educated' parents
A state senator in New Hampshire has drawn criticism for saying that working-class parents should not have the same freedom... Read more
Judge rejects Catholic dioceses' suit to access coronavirus relief
A federal judge on Wednesday denied attempts by the Catholic dioceses of Buffalo and Rochester to obtain emergency small business... Read more
Scranton diocese: ‘No credible evidence’ against Msgr. Walter Rossi
The Diocese of Scranton released a statement Friday regarding Msgr. Walter Rossi, rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine... Read more
Churches have the same rights as protests, DOJ tells Maryland county
The Justice Department praised Montgomery County Council Wednesday for protecting the First Amendment rights of protestors and said it now... Read more
