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New Chinese bishop ordained under Vatican-China agreement
Pope Francis appointed Father Anthony Ji Weizhong as bishop of Lüliang on Oct. 28, 2024, having approved Weizhong in the... Read more
New York Supreme Court upholds ‘common sense’ law barring men from women’s sports
The judge ruled against a women’s roller derby league that had sought to block a Nassau County law banning men... Read more
U.S. bishops criticize Trump’s executive orders on climate, death penalty, immigration
USCCB president Archbishop Timothy Broglio on Wednesday said in a statement that he took issue with some of the orders,... Read more
Virginia bishop: IVF ‘contrary to justice,’ destroys many human lives
In a pastoral letter released on Wednesday, Burbidge acknowledged the “natural desire for family” as well as the challenges faced... Read more
Montana bill could require priests to break seal of confession
The proposed bill would “eliminate clergy exemption in mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect.” Read more
U.S. bishops voice concern over immigration, gender policies in religious freedom report
The USCCB Committee for Religious Liberty on Jan. 16 issued its Annual Report on the State of Religious Liberty, which... Read more
Pope Francis at general audience: Jesus gives us the ‘grace of not fearing’
“The presence of the Lord always gives us this grace of not fearing,” the Holy Father said at his Jan.... Read more
Christian survivor of terrorism: ‘Pray for Boko Haram’
A Nigerian woman whose husband was killed by Boko Haram in 2014 has asked for prayers for persecuted Christians and... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn retires as Vienna archbishop on 80th birthday
Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, a Dominican theologian who helped write the Catechism of the Catholic Church, led the Vienna Archdiocese for... Read more
Cardinal Sarah publishes new book ‘Does God Exist?’
In “Does God Exist?: The Cry of Man Asking for Salvation,” Cardinal Robert Sarah answers various questions posed by journalist... Read more
The Philippines’ newest cardinal shares his conclave criteria
Meet Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines and vice president of the Federation... Read more
Trump signs pro-death penalty order, calls capital punishment an ‘essential tool’
Trump in his order describes the death penalty as an “essential tool for deterring and punishing those who would commit... Read more
Italian nun Raffaella Petrini to head Vatican Governorate
In less than a month and a half, Pope Francis will install Franciscan nun Raffaella Petrini as head of the... Read more
Trump scheduled to be in California during 2025 March for Life in Washington, D.C.
During his first term, Trump attended and spoke at the March for Life in person in 2020 and addressed the... Read more
UPDATE: Protestant leader at interfaith service calls on Trump to ‘have mercy’ on migrants, LGBTQ
In her sermon, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington was openly critical of the president. Read more
PHOTOS: Catholic public figures take part in inauguration festivities in Washington
Trump has made headlines by choosing several Catholics to serve in his Cabinet and other parts of his administration, most... Read more
Pope Francis emphasizes ‘ecumenical vocation’ of all Christians
Pope Francis met with Finnish representatives of various Christian denominations who have made a pilgrimage to Rome on the occasion... Read more
In bid to ‘put America first,’ Trump again withdraws U.S. from Paris climate accord
The president issued the executive order as part of a flurry of directives he signed within hours of taking the... Read more
New study reveals decades of abuse cases in northern Italian diocese
The 635-page report examined cases from 1964 to 2023 in the northern Italian region of Alto Adige-Südtirol and identified 41... Read more
Laken Riley Act passes Senate as Catholic bishops urge ‘meaningful immigration reform’
The Laken Riley Act would subject immigrants who entered the country illegally to detainment if they are charged with or... Read more
