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Pope Francis on World Day of the Poor: Be ‘tireless builders of hope’ amid suffering
The pope offered Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in the presence of 2,000 people living in poverty and the volunteers... Read more
Benedict XVI meets with recipients of the Ratzinger Prize
The meeting lasted one hour and allowed each of the academics to discuss their work with the pope emeritus. Read more
Madison decries harsh mischaracterization of COVID-19 vaccine clinic decision
The Diocese of Madison says media, especially Fr. James Martin SJ have misrepresented its decision to not host onsite COVID-19... Read more
Pope Francis: 'The Church is not a political organization that has left and right wings'
“We need journalists who are willing to ‘wear out the soles of their shoes,’ to get out of the newsroom,... Read more
Former Congressman Dan Lipinski: we must be “Catholic first”
Former Congressman Dan Lipinski has urged faithful to be “Catholics first” in the public square, putting their faith above an... Read more
Ready for the big bishops meeting? Here are 8 things you need to know
The U.S. Catholics bishops will gather in-person for the first time in two years Nov. 15-18 for their fall assembly... Read more
Bishop Stowe ‘not in favor’ of Eucharistic document, but predicts it will pass
Bishop John Stowe of Lexington, Ky. says he remains opposed to a draft document on the Eucharist the U.S. bishops... Read more
Stats show Irish women benefit from waiting period before abortion, observers say
About 1,500 Irish women in 2020 decided not to go through with an abortion after seeking an initial consultation. Critics... Read more
Cuban bishops back freedom of expression ahead of protests
The Cuban bishops’ conference on Thursday indicated its support for the right of citizens to express themselves freely, without fear... Read more
New resource informs doctors about abortion pill reversal
The American Association of Pro-life Obstetricians and Gynecologists has launched an online resource for medical providers that promotes abortion pill... Read more
Pope Francis: Governments must act urgently against child pornography
‘The groups responsible behave like mafias,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis to UNESCO: ‘The Gospel is the most humanizing message known to history’
The pope was marking the UN agency’s 75th anniversary. Read more
Pope Francis in Assisi: ‘It is time that the poor be given back their voice’
The pope met with a group of more than 500 poor people from across Europe. Read more
Poland’s Catholic Church to hold day of solidarity with Lebanon
Lebanon’s real GDP contracted by more than 20% in 2020. Read more
Austria’s Catholic bishops: Draft assisted suicide law ‘unacceptable’
The bishops are taking part in a review of the law. Read more
Portugal’s Catholic bishops approve independent clerical abuse commission
The move followed an appeal by more than 200 Portuguese Catholics. Read more
Local Catholic church holds vigil for Astroworld victims: ‘Turn to God in joys as well as in sorrows’
The Church of the Annunciation hosted a prayer vigil Nov. 7, 2021, for victims of the Astroworld music festival stampede,... Read more
Sydney archbishop urges public opposition to New South Wales euthanasia bill
The Archbishop of Sydney has urged the faithful to speak out against euthanasia as New South Wales considers legalizing the... Read more
Vandalism of cross-shaped pro-life display at Catholic university caught on video
A cross-shaped display of flags commemorating the lives lost in abortion was targeted by vandals at Saint Louis University, a... Read more
Spanish bill that would criminalize prayer near abortion clinics called a 'danger to democracy'
An international 40 Days for Life director has said a bill proposed by the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party that... Read more
