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Catholic schools plan waivers, remote learning, as officials weigh safe reopenings
As the beginning of the fall school term approaches, Catholic schools in dioceses across the U.S. are asking the parents... Read more
Loyola University Maryland renaming dorm that honored Flannery O'Connor
The president of Loyola University Maryland announced Friday that the Flannery O'Connor Residence Hall was being renamed, saying, “some of... Read more
Syrian government to build replica of Hagia Sophia
The government of Syria plans to build a replica of Hagia Sophia, with support from Russia, as a protest against... Read more
Mexican bishops hail pro-life victory at nation’s Supreme Court
The Mexican Bishops' Conference hailed the Supreme Court’s 4-1 decision striking down a lower court ruling that had ordered the... Read more
San Francisco to name street after first Black firefighter, a Catholic convert
San Francisco’s first Black firefighter, a Catholic convert whose faith helped him endure years of racial abuse within the department,... Read more
Vatican cardinal invites German bishops to discuss parish instruction
A Vatican cardinal has invited German bishops to Rome to discuss their criticisms of a new instruction on parishes. Read more
Exorcism is a ministry of joy, light, and peace, new guide says
Exorcism is not an obscure practice shrouded in darkness, but a ministry filled with light, peace, and joy, according to... Read more
Catholic leaders reject Duterte’s call to revive death penalty in Philippines
Catholic leaders in the Philippines have spoken out against President Rodrigo Duterte’s call to reinstate the death penalty for illegal... Read more
Knights of Columbus in Alberta build gardens for maternity house
Members of the Knights of Columbus in Alberta have built a raised garden for a maternal care home to provide... Read more
Federal housing rule change is self-defeating, Catholic leaders warn
Changes to federal fair housing rules undermine the government's responsibility to guide efforts to overcome the legacy of racial discrimination... Read more
Sydney archbishop urges implementation of modern slavery law in NSW
Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney on Wednesday called the New South Wales government a “disgrace” for failing to enact anti-slavery... Read more
Mexican Supreme Court rejects effort to expand abortion nationally
The first bench of the Mexican Supreme Court on July 29 overturned a lower court’s ruling that could have opened... Read more
Catholic parish in Kentucky helps job seekers 're-brand' amid coronavirus
As numerous U.S businesses have closed because of the effects of the coronavirus, a Kentucky parish has opened a ministry... Read more
Kidnapped priest remembered for his love of Syrian people
Seven years after his kidnapping in Syria, Fr. Paolo Dall’Oglio was remembered in Rome Wednesday for his love of the... Read more
China accused of hacking Vatican ahead of negotiations
State-sponsored hackers have reportedly targeted Vatican computer networks in an attempt to give China an advantage in negotiations to renew... Read more
Catholic bishops fear Scotland's hate crime law could criminalize Bible and Catechism
Catholic bishops have said that proposed hate crime legislation in Scotland could criminalize the Bible and the Catechism of the... Read more
For first time, Courage apostolate publishes chaplain's handbook online
The Catholic apostolate Courage has published online the latest edition of its chaplain’s handbook to better help clergy and others... Read more
Is the coronavirus vaccine made from fetal cell lines?
As coronavirus vaccine prototypes move closer to testing and approval, some Catholics are debating the ethical sources behind a leading... Read more
Mexican bishops reject abortion ahead of Supreme Court decision
The Catholic bishops of Mexico have spoken out strongly against any effort to justify abortion ahead of a Supreme Court... Read more
Fire torches Catholic parish offices, chapel in North Carolina
A fire tore through the parish offices of a historic Catholic church in Monroe, North Carolina early Monday morning, and... Read more
