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Virginia pro-abortion ballot proposal advances
The amendment would ensure a “fundamental right to reproductive freedom,” protecting abortion in the first two trimesters and in the... Read more
ACLU files suit against West Virginia over $5 million grant to Catholic trade college
The American Humanist Association contends in its lawsuit that the grant violates the state constitution’s guarantee of freedom of religion. Read more
1,600 of Rome’s poor attend ‘Bernadette of Lourdes’ premiere
A musical that tells the story of St. Bernadette, visionary of Our Lady of Lourdes, made its debut in Rome... Read more
Survey: Alleged abuse of minors has cost U.S. Church $5 billion over 20 years
The CARA survey polled about 200 dioceses and eparchies and approximately 220 religious communities of men over the course of ... Read more
Brooklyn priest to pray at inauguration after ‘unlikely’ friendship with President Trump
Father Francis Mann is scheduled to deliver the closing benediction at Trump’s second inauguration in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20. Read more
Vatican secretary of state calls Cuba prisoner release ‘a sign of great hope’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin also commented on Biden’s commutation of death sentences for 37 death row inmates, expressing hope there will... Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis suffers bruised arm from fall
Pope Francis’ arm, tied up in a white sling, was visible in photos taken on the morning of Jan. 16... Read more
Thomas More Society petitions Trump to pardon 21 pro-life activists in prison
In its petition to President-elect Donald Trump, the Thomas More Society argues “these pro-life Americans are deserving of full and... Read more
Rome to host ecumenical vigil during Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
On Jan. 25, the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, Pope Francis will conclude the week with vespers in... Read more
Pope Francis to give monthly bonus to Vatican City employees with 3 or more children
At Pope Francis’ personal initiative, Vatican City employees with three or more children will receive a monthly 300-euro bonus and... Read more
How to pray this year’s ‘9 Days for Life’ novena starting Jan. 16
Tthe United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) is inviting the faithful to take part in its “9 Days for... Read more
Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi vows to end ‘weaponization’ against Catholics
During her Jan. 15 hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Pam Bondi referred to the Richmond FBI memo... Read more
Catholic Annunciation House defends against ‘alien harboring’ claim at Texas Supreme Court
Annunciation House asked the Texas Supreme Court on Jan. 13 to block Attorney General Ken Paxton’s effort to shut down... Read more
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal in Gaza, includes hostage release
Brokered by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt after 15 months of war, the agreement could be implemented as early... Read more
Cuban government announces release of 553 prisoners through mediation of Pope Francis
The Cuban government announced the release of 553 prisoners through the mediation of Pope Francis “in the spirit of the... Read more
Nigeria tops report for number of Christians killed, kidnapped in 2024
The World Watch List, released Jan. 15, found that 3,100 Christians were killed and 2,830 Christians were kidnapped in Nigeria... Read more
Pope Francis calls for global commitment to eradicate child labor and exploitation
The Holy Father told groups of pilgrims attending his Jan. 15 general audience that they should be aware that millions... Read more
Religious sisters abducted in Nigeria released, ‘in good health’ after weeklong captivity
The members of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mother of Christ who were abducted on Jan. 7 in the Archdiocese... Read more
Vatican cracks down on illegal entry into its territory
The Vatican City State has toughened sanctions for those who try to illegally enter its territory in areas where free... Read more
House passes bill to block males from competing in girls’ and women’s sports
The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 would deny federal funding to schools that permits biological... Read more
