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Saint Joseph Summit begins Thursday
A California-based ministry, with the support of the Diocese of Orange, is hosting a virtual four-day summit on St. Joseph... Read more
Cardinal Kasper supports alternative ‘Synodal Way’ text
The influential theologian is considered to be close to Pope Francis. Read more
Catholic school in Illinois hires coach in same-sex marriage, reversing earlier decision
A Catholic school in suburban Chicago this week reversed a previous decision not to hire a coach who is civilly... Read more
House responds to Texas pro-life law, passes bill codifying 'right' to abortion
The House on Friday passed legislation overriding state pro-life laws and removing limits on abortion up to the point of... Read more
Pope Francis mourns Venezuelan cardinal who ‘gave his life to the service of God and the Church’
Cardinal Urosa died almost a month after being hospitalized with COVID-19. Read more
Pope Francis appoints delegate to oversee Communion and Liberation’s consecrated laity
The special delegate will oversee the Memores Domini. Read more
Pope Francis meets with newly elected Armenian Catholic patriarch
Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian was elected in Rome. Read more
Pope Francis confirms Cardinal Woelki in post after apostolic visitation of Germany’s Cologne archdiocese
Pope Francis ordered the apostolic visitation in May. Read more
Salvadoran archbishop thanks president for promise not to approve pro-abortion constitutional changes
The Archbishop of San Salvador thanked Saturday the president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, for his commitment not to approve... Read more
More companies speak out against Texas’ pro-life law
Yelp, an online directory for food and businesses, is reportedly planning to “double match” employee contributions to pro-abortion groups opposing... Read more
USCCB, Catholic Charities ramp up efforts to welcome Afghan refugees
Over the next several months, the USCCB and Catholic Charities locations across the U.S. will welcome upwards of 7,500 refugees... Read more
How Texas Catholics pushed to expand support for mothers
In addition to two major pro-life bills, the Texas Catholic Conference has successfully pushed for better support for mothers and... Read more
Pelosi defends her support for legal abortion: ‘God has given us a free will’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday responded to her archbishop, who had said an abortion bill she is working... Read more
New Brunswick mandates COVID vaccine pass, but Catholic dioceses take differing approaches
The Diocese of Saint John, New Brunswick has said proof of vaccination will not be required for Mass or the... Read more
Pope Francis to bishops: The saints spread the Gospel, not a ‘social program’
Pope Francis encouraged Europe’s bishops to introduce people to the joy of an encounter with Jesus. Read more
Catholic cardinal says Haiti's 'catastrophic situation' led Haitians to U.S. border
The Catholic cardinal, who was injured in Haiti’s recent earthquake, is also a leader in the recovery efforts for the... Read more
Court rejects challenge to UK’s Down syndrome abortion law
In its Sept. 23 ruling, the court declared that a law allowing abortion up to birth for disability was not... Read more
Archbishop Gallagher at UN: 'Racism can and must be defeated'
The Vatican’s foreign minister on Wednesday addressed heads of state at the United Nations, noting that the Church is “engaged... Read more
Spain's lower house advances bill that would criminalize pro-life witness near abortion clinics
The lower house of Spain's legislature voted Tuesday to take up consideration of a bill proposed by the ruling Spanish... Read more
Catholic leaders call for better treatment of Haitians, other migrants at border
Catholic leaders on Wednesday called for better treatment of Haitians and other migrants crowded under a bridge at the U.S.-Mexico... Read more
