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Catholic priest in Cameroon freed after three days in captivity
Msgr. Julius Agbortoko Abbor was released without payment of a ransom. Read more
Bishop Barron: Election of atheist as Harvard chaplain president ‘complete and abject surrender’
Bishop Barron said on Tuesday that the Harvard University chaplains made a “complete and abject surrender” by electing an atheist... Read more
 and Father Joseph Cao bless the parts of the church affected by an Aug. 30 break-in, during a Mass of reparation at Cure d'Ars Catholic Church in Denver on Sept. 1, 2021.jpg?w=220&h=165)
African-American parish in Denver robbed of tabernacle, Eucharist
A historically African-American parish in Denver was robbed Monday night of a number of valuables, most notably the tabernacle and... Read more
Louisiana schools closed amid prayers for survivors in the wake of Hurricane Ida
At least one Catholic church in New Orleans has opened its doors to serve as an emergency shelter amid widespread... Read more
Nobel Peace Prize nominee urges Biden to protect Iraqi Christians
After the last U.S. forces left Afghanistan this week, an interfaith coalition implored President Joe Biden to keep American troops... Read more
Mexico's bishops oppose measures to contain and return migrants at country's southern border
The bishops of Mexico have reiterated their opposition to the "contain and return measures" implemented by their government to stop... Read more
Sex abuse claims against Bishop DiMarzio lack 'semblance of truth', Vatican rules
Sexual abuse allegations against Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn did not have “the semblance of truth,” the Congregation for the... Read more
Relics of first Korean Catholic martyrs identified with DNA testing
The martyrs were among the first of thousands of Catholics to be tortured and executed. Read more
Pope Francis appoints Benedictine priest as Swiss Guard chaplain
Fr. Kolumban Reichlin studied at Saint Meinrad Seminary in Indiana. Read more
Biden ‘deeply committed’ to legal abortion, after Texas’ pro-life law goes into effect
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said his administration is “deeply committed” to upholding legal abortion, after Texas’ pro-life “heartbeat” law... Read more
Pope Francis asks Catholics to pray that world makes ‘courageous choices’ to protect environment
He made the appeal in his prayer intention for September. Read more
‘We are actively helping women’: Pro-life groups pledge action as Texas’ 'heartbeat' law goes into effect
Pro-life groups on Wednesday said they were ready to assist women facing unexpected pregnancies, as Texas’ pro-life “heartbeat” law went... Read more
Dublin’s archbishop urges Catholics to tackle ‘climate catastrophe’ in 64-page pastoral letter
‘We are at a critical moment,’ writes Archbishop Dermot Farrell. Read more
Pope Francis: Choose faith in Christ over formalities
At the general audience, the pope continued to reflect on Galatians. Read more
Pope Francis says that he hopes Cardinal Becciu is innocent of charges in Vatican finance trial
He made the comment in his first interview since undergoing colon surgery. Read more
Pope Francis will visit Cyprus in December, says local official
The Vatican has not confirmed the trip, but the pope said he hoped to visit the island nation. Read more
North American College to cancel teaching and celebrating Masses in the Extraordinary Form
In a memo sent to "the Community'' at the North American College (NAC), Rector Fr. Peter Harman announced that all... Read more
Bolivia's bishops lament 'deplorable' human rights situation
The bishops of Bolivia expressed Monday their concern "over the deplorable human rights situation in the country and the manipulation... Read more
Aid group ‘devastated’ as dozens of ‘endangered’ employees stuck in Afghanistan
As U.S. forces completed their withdrawal from Afghanistan on Monday, the head of a global charity was “devastated” as "endangered"... Read more
Portland archdiocese asks its schools to follow COVID vaccine mandate, but will consider conscience exemptions
The Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon responded Monday to a new state COVID-19 vaccine mandate, noting that Catholic schools in... Read more
