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Australia election features rare contest between Catholic candidates
When Australians head to the polls on May 3, they’ll choose between two leaders who identify as Catholic, though both... Read more
What does the Catholic Church teach about lying?
Unsurprisingly, after 20 centuries, the Catholic Church has a lot to say about lying, one of the most common phenomena... Read more
American Solidarity Party fights for ballot access state-by-state
The ASP’s presidential candidate, Peter Sonski —a pro-life Catholic — has managed to qualify to appear on voters’ ballots in... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August is for political leaders. Read more
German AfD party member challenges removal from church volunteer positions
The decision, supported by the Archdiocese of Paderborn, has sparked controversy and will likely lead to legal challenges. Read more
Pope Francis: In politics, Catholics cannot live a ‘private faith’
Pope Francis defended democracy and criticized political polarization while urging Catholics to share their faith in the public square during... Read more
St. Junípero Serra statue targeted by protests in 2020 is now settled in a new home
July 1 is the feast day of St. Junípero Serra, the 18th-century Spanish Franciscan priest who brought Catholicism to California. Read more
Slovak bishops call for peace after assassination attempt on prime minister
Following the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico on Wednesday, Slovakian bishops have called for peace and unity. Read more
Pope Francis calls for greater dialogue and cooperation between Christians, Marxists
Pope Francis this week called for cooperation between Christians and Marxists as a way to achieve greater “dialogue” and help... Read more
On assassination anniversary, Catholics reflect on JFK’s faith and life
JFK’s legacy is a cautionary tale for politicians who profess to be Christians yet often reject practicing the faith in... Read more
Illinois governor launches national fundraising organization to stump for abortion access
Think Big America is “dedicated to safeguarding reproductive rights and standing up against the right-wing extremists who want to take... Read more
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. flip-flops on abortion
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told reporters he would support a three-month federal abortion ban but later appeared to walk back... Read more
Actor Eduardo Verástegui may run for president of Mexico, says conservative party there ‘is dead’
The producer of the recent box office hit “Sound of Freedom” is pondering a run for president to restore the... Read more
Pope Francis sends message from hospital to European political party
In a letter to the European People’s Party, the pope urged politicians to be united on “issues where primary ethical... Read more
Pope Francis offers guidance to young Christians in politics
The pope was speaking to members of the Chemin Neuf Politics Fraternity. Read more
MacKenzie Scott gives mega-gift to abortion provider Planned Parenthood
MacKenzie Scott, an early Amazon leader and ex-wife of company founder Jeff Bezos, has given $275 million to Planned Parenthood,... Read more
Pope Francis: Our response to injustice must be more than condemnation
Denunciation is not enough when it comes to issues of injustice, the pope said this weekend. Read more
Progressive pro-life group holds first rally outside US Supreme Court
A new pro-life organization aimed at mobilizing progressives and those on the political left launched Friday at a rally outside... Read more
Pope Francis: Promote a culture that prioritizes human dignity
“It is important to promote a ‘culture of faces,’ which places the dignity of the person at the center," Pope... Read more
Mackenzie Scott donates millions to controversial group outspoken on Catholic issues, religious freedom
Several million dollars from the Amazon fortune of Jeff Bezos’ former wife Mackenzie Scott have funded a controversial multi-religious advocacy... Read more
