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‘Huge disappointment’ as UK House of Lords backs Northern Ireland abortion regulations

Jun 16, 2020

The House of Lords backed new abortion regulations for Northern Ireland by an overwhelming majority Monday, after the Northern Ireland... Read more

US Supreme Court.

US Catholic bishops: Supreme Court has 'redefined' the meaning of 'sex'

Jun 15, 2020

The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference on Monday lamented the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in a case that considered... Read more

Rockville Centre diocese faces bankruptcy amid abuse lawsuits

Jun 15, 2020

The Diocese of Rockville Centre has requested a pause in the proceedings of numerous sex abuse lawsuits it is facing,... Read more

King of Spain thanks Catholic Church for charitable work during pandemic

Jun 15, 2020

King Felipe VI of Spain called Cardinal Juan José Omella, president of the Spanish bishops’ conference, on June 11 to... Read more

The Downtown Hope Center, a faith-based women's shelter in Anchorage.

Trump admin to allow homeless shelters to serve on basis of biological sex

Jun 15, 2020

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is set to roll back an Obama-era rule that requires single-sex homeless shelters... Read more

A peaceful protest in Miami May 31, 2020 following the death of George Floyd.

Maryland Catholic bishops: Fighting racism requires more than words

Jun 15, 2020

The Catholic Church should be at the forefront of efforts to address racial inequality – not only through words, but... Read more

Cardinal George Pell.

Cardinal Pell: Gospel ‘helped me to survive’ in prison

Jun 15, 2020

Cardinal George Pell told a group of Australian students that his Christian faith helped him persevere through his time in... Read more

 Poland’s bishops celebrate Mass at the Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Wadowice June 15, 2020. Courtesy of the Press Office of the Polish Bishops’ Conference

Bishops entrust Polish Church to Mary in St. John Paul II centenary year

Jun 15, 2020

Bishops entrusted the Church in Poland to the Virgin Mary on Monday as they marked the centenary of the birth... Read more

Cardinal Turkson visits a Romani camp in Castel Romano June 13, 2020.

Cardinal Turkson delivers face masks, care packages to Romani families

Jun 15, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Cardinal Peter Turkson delivered face masks and care packages over the weekend to Romani families in need on the outskirts... Read more

Police officer on duty at St Peter's Square in Vatican City.

Vatican officials grant bail to London property broker

Jun 15, 2020

The Vatican said Monday that officials had granted bail to the Italian businessman Gianluigi Torzi who was arrested as part... Read more

US Supreme Court.

Supreme Court: Sexual orientation and gender identity covered under federal discrimination law

Jun 15, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that employers cannot fire workers because of their sexual orientation or self-determined gender identity,... Read more

Pope Francis names lay finance expert as secretary of Vatican ‘central bank’

Jun 15, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Monday appointed Fabio Gasperini, an Italian financial adviser working at Ernst and Young, to the second-ranking position at... Read more

Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta.

Bishop Zanchetta returns to work at the Vatican amid abuse trial in Argentina

Jun 15, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Bishop Gustavo Zanchetta has returned to work at the Vatican amid an ongoing trial in Argentina, where he has been... Read more

The Marian column is restored in Prague’s Old Town Square June 4, 2020.

Prague Catholics rejoice at restoration of Marian statue toppled by angry mob

Jun 15, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

A historic statue of Mary atop a column, torn down by an angry crowd more than 100 years ago, has... Read more

Archbishop George Stack of Cardiff, pictured May 14, 2012.

As English churches reopen, Welsh Catholics are still waiting

Jun 15, 2020

As churches across England reopen for private prayer Monday, Catholics in neighboring Wales are still waiting for the day when... Read more

David Haas in a concert at the Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines.

Catholic composer David Haas accused of 'sexual battery' and 'spiritual manipulation'

Jun 14, 2020

By JD Flynn

The composer of several well-known songs used in Catholic liturgies has been dropped by a prominent hymnal publisher, amid accusations... Read more

Campfire.

Catholic summer camps take campfires virtual

Jun 14, 2020

When it’s time for camp this summer, Catholic youth around the country will listen to inspirational talks, make friends in... Read more

Pope Francis prays in St. Peter's Basilica on June 14, 2020.

Full Text: Pope Francis' Corpus Christi Homily

Jun 14, 2020

Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Corpus Christi homily, delivered June 14 at the Basilica of St. Peter.  Read more

Pope Francis prays in St. Peter's Basilica on June 14, 2020.

Pope Francis appeals for peace in Libya after discovery of mass graves

Jun 14, 2020

By Courtney Mares

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

Jun 14, 2020

More than 30 organizations serving maternity and early childhood needs in Chile have come together to form an alliance to... Read more