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Baltimore Archdiocese to launch missionary ‘lab’ program to draw young people
This summer, the Archdiocese of Baltimore will launch a new initiative to address the crisis of disaffiliation among young people... Read more
Nicene Creed champion: The life and legacy of St. Athanasius
St. Athanasius, celebrated on May 2, was a fourth-century bishop who is known as “the father of orthodoxy” for his... Read more
U.S. ambassador-designate to Vatican clears Senate Foreign Relations Committee
All 12 Republicans on the Senate committee voted in favor of Brian Burch, while all 10 of the committee’s Democrat... Read more
FULL TEXT: Cardinal Fernández’s homily on the sixth day of Novendiales
Here is the full text of the homily from Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, delivered at the sixth Novendiales Mass on... Read more
At Novendiales Mass, Cardinal Fernández recalls Pope Francis’ love of work
The prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and a close personal friend of the late Pope... Read more
Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron to serve on Trump’s new religious liberty commission
Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Bishop Robert Barron have been tapped to serve on a new presidential commission on religious liberty... Read more
World’s oldest person, Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, dies at 116
Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, the oldest person in the world, died Wednesday in Porto Alegre, Brazil, at the age of... Read more
Sen. Hawley urges FDA to reinstate abortion drug safety regulations
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Today begins May, the month dedicated to the Virgin Mary
The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of May to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God and spiritual mother... Read more
2 priests ‘elected’ as Catholic bishops in China after death of Pope Francis
Father Wu Jianlin, vicar general of Shanghai, was chosen to be the city’s new auxiliary bishop, while Father Li Jianlin... Read more
Pew: Catholics who attend Mass weekly more likely to oppose changes to the Church
Pew Research surveyed 1,787 Catholics nationwide from Feb. 3–9 and asked their views on a wide range of topics. Read more
Martin Scorsese producing film featuring Pope Francis’ last in-depth on-camera interview
“Aldeas, a New Story” will feature conversations between Scorsese and the pope, including what filmmakers are calling Francis’ final in-depth... Read more
Catholic theologians in Nigeria pledge to uphold Pope Francis’ legacy with ‘renewed zeal’
Members of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria have pledged to uphold the “theological and pastoral legacy” of the late... Read more
Who are the cardinals who will choose the next pope?
Here are some of the cardinals who will choose the next leader of the Catholic Church. Read more
Groundbreaking archive in Ohio aims to preserve the history of U.S. women religious
Sister Susan Durkin, OSU, said the Women Religious Archives Collaborative will ensure the preservation of the “tremendous stories” of sisters... Read more
The story behind the feast of St. Joseph the Worker
St. Joseph, the beloved spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and earthly father of Jesus, is celebrated twice by the... Read more
Cardinal on fifth day of Novendiales says pope should be servant leader
Soon, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri said, the cardinal proto deacon will announce to the Church and the world the “‘gaudium magnum’... Read more
Trump’s first 100 days: Catholics praise important wins, but immigration tension continues
Trump won the Catholic vote by double digits last November and since then has received praise from Catholics on several... Read more
During oral arguments, Supreme Court seems open to state-funded Catholic charter school
The case could reshape school choice and religious freedom in the United States. Read more
LIVE UPDATES: Cardinals celebrate fifth Novendiales Mass, ask for prayers for conclave
Follow here for live updates of the latest news regarding the upcoming papal conclave. Read more
