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Catholic priest, psychologist offer advice for stressful times
With disturbing and frightening news dominating the headlines in recent weeks, a psychologist and a priest suggested that Catholics take... Read more
Despite the pandemic, Catholic shrine enjoys ‘biggest pilgrimage season’ in its history
When the coronavirus pandemic gripped England in March, the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham was forced to close. But rather... Read more
Catholic fraternal groups call for prayer and justice amid George Floyd protests
The Knights of Columbus have announced a forthcoming novena for an end to racism, as Catholic fraternal organizations urge prayer... Read more
US bishops ask Supreme Court to protect Catholic foster agency in Philadelphia
In a brief filed with the Supreme Court, the U.S. bishops argued that a Catholic agency should not be banned... Read more
NYC Mayor de Blasio: Protests essential, but not religion
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that ongoing protests in the city merit exceptions to coronavirus regulations,... Read more
New Orleans Catholic archdiocese, universities sued over alleged Hurricane Katrina aid fraud
A federal lawsuit alleges that the Archdiocese of New Orleans, as well as two historically black New Orleans universities, improperly... Read more
Maryland county's new rules lift Communion ban that affected Catholic churches
Howard County, Maryland, has issued new guidelines for the reopening of houses of worship, bringing its regulations in line with... Read more
Madison Bishop Hying says he will 'stand on principle' in reopening lawsuit
The Bishop of Madison says a lawsuit against Dane County and the city of Madison may be needed to ensure... Read more
In Hong Kong, thousands defy police to mark Tiananmen Square
Thousands of protesters in Hong Kong held public vigils for the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre on Thursday, despite... Read more
Brooklyn Catholic Bishop DiMarzio denies ‘libelous’ accusations of abuse
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn has denied a second allegation of sexual abuse, and said he is considering taking legal... Read more
Pope Francis called El Paso bishop after prayerful demonstration
Pope Francis on Wednesday called Bishop Mark Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, after the bishop joined a... Read more
How one Catholic priest responded to the ’92 LA riots
In the spring of 1992, then-Father David O’Connell was comfortable in parish life in south LA. The Irish-born priest had... Read more
Why this Spokane Catholic school is going classical
St. Charles Catholic School in Spokane, Washingon adds its name to a growing list of Catholic schools across the country... Read more
Human rights groups decry effort to promote abortion in pandemic response
A total of 434 human rights organizations from 16 countries have released a manifesto condemning the push from external groups... Read more
Delaware lifts controversial rules for reopening churches
The governor of Delaware has amended controversial restrictions on houses of worship after a local church threatened a lawsuit. Read more
Racial justice is a pro-life issue, says leading pro-life legislator
Pro-life advocates must speak out in defense of all human life--including issues of racial justice and deaths at the hands... Read more
Detroit archdiocese's parish restructuring aims for more than mergers
The Archdiocese of Detroit has announced a major restructuring process that could combine over 200 parishes into “family” groupings that... Read more
Pope Francis called Archbishop Gomez to express prayers after death of George Floyd
Pope Francis called the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference on Wednesday to convey his prayers and solidarity for Americans... Read more
Madison diocese says it will sue over religious restrictions
Attorneys representing the Diocese of Madison sent a letter to Dane County and City of Madison officials on Wednesday, June... Read more
German bishop calls for Rome synod to discuss German synod
The president of the German bishops' conference has called for a synod in Rome that would discuss resolutions of the... Read more
