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Abortion pills: Where are they legal and illegal?
Abortions done via medication, also called chemical abortions, currently account for about half of the abortions that are done in... Read more
116-year-old Brazilian nun is world’s oldest human being
The oldest human being in the world is Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a 116-year-old nun from the Brazilian state of... Read more
Analysis: Understanding the Vatican’s novel leadership structure of a pro-prefect and a nun
The appointment of both a nun as prefect and a cardinal as pro-prefect of a Vatican dicastery marks an unprecedented... Read more
Lawsuit: City retaliated against Catholic hospital for refusing ‘body cavity’ drug search
The suit said police brought a “detainee” to the hospital’s ER and requested doctors “perform a body cavity search” to... Read more
Biden attends prayer service for New Orleans terror attack victims hosted by archdiocese
The president was among the dignitaries at the Monday evening event at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans. Read more
Illegal workers stuck in South African mine should be handled ‘with dignity,’ bishop says
The illegal miners stuck in a mine in South Africa’s North West Province are human beings whose dignity should be... Read more
Leaders urge India’s Modi to curb spiraling violence against Christians
“We cry out to you from the depths of our hearts when we are attacked in villages and towns in... Read more
SEEK25 in DC speakers, attendees share their experiences: ‘We all want God’
“I have great hope for where the Church is going, and it makes me so proud to be a Catholic,”... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of bishop investigated for ordinations with pre-Vatican II rite
French Bishop Dominique Rey said he was recently informed by the nuncio, the pope’s ambassador in France, that Pope Francis... Read more
More than 500,000 people pass through St. Peter’s Holy Door after Christmas opening
Pope Francis, the first “pilgrim of hope” to cross the Holy Door’s threshold, inaugurated the 2025 Jubilee Year by opening... Read more
Pope’s preacher speaks on his humanity, return to faith, and being a Bible ‘expert’
Father Roberto Pasolini, recently appointed as preacher of the Papal Household, opens up about his journey from teenage faith struggles... Read more
Catholic courtship is not a mini-marriage, expert says
Pep Borrell is a dentist by profession, but his passion is to know and spread profound countercultural truths about dating... Read more
Win or lose, players give glory to Jesus during college football playoffs
Athletes in this year’s college football playoffs have made it clear that the glory of a national championship comes only... Read more
Mass deportations ‘incompatible with Catholic doctrine,’ Cardinal McElroy says in DC debut
“The Catholic Church teaches that a country has the right to control its borders. And our nation’s desire to do... Read more
Young adults share SEEK’s influence in their search for Christ in Salt Lake City
Two young adults who attended SEEK25 in Salt Lake City to seek Christ and learn more about the Catholic faith... Read more
Canadian archbishop and Indigenous language scholar appointed to Winnipeg Archdiocese
Archbishop Murray Chatlain “was instrumental in the pastoral outreach to Indigenous communities in the north,” according to the B.C. Catholic. Read more
SEEK25 highlights theology of the body as a remedy for modern identity crisis
Speakers called on young Catholics to dive deeper into their understanding of human sexuality and their identity as sons and... Read more
New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan will lead prayer at Donald Trump’s inauguration
“I believe President Trump and I believe that faith is stirring,” Cardinal Timothy Dolan said of Trump’s faith. “I believe... Read more
Shigemi Fukahori, Catholic atomic bomb survivor and peace advocate, dies at 93
In 2020, at a ceremony in Japan, the peace advocate said: “I am determined to send our message to make... Read more
Pope Francis on Epiphany: The star of the Magi symbolizes the love of God
“The star,” Pope Francis said, “speaks to us of that unique light that can show to all people the way... Read more
