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Facing COVID criticism, Catholic Charities defends its ministry to migrants
Catholic Charities on Thursday defended its ministry to migrants, amid criticism that one of its member agencies is acting recklessly... Read more
Inventors of CRISPR gene editing appointed to Pontifical Academy of Sciences
Pope Francis has appointed the co-inventors of the CRISPR genome editing technology to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. Read more
USCCB ‘grateful’ for passage of infrastructure bill, urges no funding of abortions
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on Tuesday offered some praise of the U.S. Senate’s passage of a $1.2... Read more
After police officer's shooting death, Cardinal Cupich urges 'commitment to protecting life'
Blase Cardinal Cupich of Chicago condemned Wednesday the rising levels of gun violence in the city of Chicago and called... Read more
Cardinal Cupich reportedly 'leaning hard' on bioethics center to retract stance on Covid vaccine exemptions
Amid disagreement among Catholic leaders over whether there is a moral obligation to receive a coronavirus vaccine, board members at... Read more
South Dakota bishops support conscientious, religious exemptions from Covid vaccine mandates
In response to questions from Catholics about COVID-19 vaccine mandates being imposed by employers or other authorities, the bishops of... Read more
Nicaraguan archdiocese warns that conditions for free elections don't exist
The Archdiocese of Managua on Tuesday deplored the arrests of presidential candidates that have taken place in the country, and... Read more
Federal court dismisses lawsuit against Indianapolis archdiocese
A federal district court on Wednesday tossed out a lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, filed by a former Catholic... Read more
Prayers asked for nun kidnapped in Mali in 2017
An initiative that works to highlight persecution of Christians released Friday a video seeking prayers for Sister Gloria Cecilia Nárvaez... Read more
Pope Francis meets actor who plays Jesus in ‘The Chosen’
The actor who plays Jesus in the internet series “The Chosen” met Pope Francis on Wednesday, fulfilling a lifelong dream... Read more
Catholic seminaries requiring vaccines, with exemptions, for fall semester
Catholic seminaries in the northeast are requiring COVID-19 vaccination for their seminarians before the coming semester begins. Read more
Citing local COVID surge, Dallas diocese prolongs dispensation from Sunday obligation
The Diocese of Dallas announced this week that it is extending a dispensation from the Sunday obligation for Catholics, due... Read more
German Social Democrats attack Catholic faith of potential Angela Merkel successor's aide
An anti-Catholic video targeting the election campaign of a potential successor to Angela Merkel has drawn criticism from bishops and... Read more
Report shows Irish teachers' concern over bullying of practicing Catholic students
A report on a survey of 214 religious education teachers in Ireland is raising alarm that students who practice a... Read more
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Fr. Stan Fortuna to speak at Saint Joseph Summit
Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry recently announced that Fr. Stan Fortuna will speak at the upcoming Saint Joseph Summit 2021. Read more
Pope Francis speaks on phone at end of general audience
Pope Francis made an unknown phone call at the end of his weekly general audience on Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis saddened by murder of French priest Fr. Olivier Maire
Pope Francis said he learned of the murder of the priest in western France “with great sorrow.” Read more
'Contrite hearts' and concrete action: Catholics react to the legacy of Canada's residential schools
Catholic leaders, including a First Nations deacon, reflect on the shocking legacy of Canada’s residential schools run by Catholic and... Read more
Ministry seeks to build community and empower young Latinos
Vicente del Real, a Catholic from Chicago, was recently helping to facilitate a young adult gathering at a parish in... Read more
Traditional Latin Mass goers: Pope Francis doesn't understand us
“It feels like our Holy Father doesn't understand this whole group of people who love our Lord so much," says... Read more
