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Nigerian priest abducted and released, officials increase security measures
The vice-rector of a seminary in Nigeria was kidnapped earlier this week and released two days later, the latest in... Read more
Biden communion denial was required by diocesan policy
A policy in the Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina requires priests to withhold the Eucharist from politicians and political candidates... Read more
Cleveland Bishop Lennon dies at 72, remembered for love of Church
Bishop Richard Gerard Lennon died at the age of 72 on Tuesday, Oct. 29 after receiving the sacraments. His colleagues... Read more
Meet Jan Benton - leading the charge for inclusion of Catholics with disabilities
When Janice Benton was attending college in Michigan, she answered an ad in her parish bulletin that was seeking someone... Read more
Pope Francis to meet victims of Japan's 2011 'triple disaster'
Pope Francis’ three-day visit to Japan in November will include a meeting with people affected by the country’s “triple disaster,”... Read more
Marengo, 'Humanae vitae' scholar, appointed JPII Institute VP
The theologian who chaired a 2017 Vatican study group on Humanae vitae has been appointed the vice president of Rome’s... Read more
Pope Francis prays for stability in Iraq amid deadly protests
Pope Francis prayed Wednesday for Iraq, where 18 more people were killed and hundreds wounded Oct. 29 during political protests... Read more
Dia de los Muertos about more than the 'bread of the dead,' bishop says
Dia de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” is a primarily Mexican way of celebrating the feast of All... Read more
In UN address, Holy See voices support for ceasefire in Yemen
A nationwide ceasefire is essential to ease the suffering of the people of Yemen, which has been in a civil... Read more
N. Ireland bishops: Hold politicians responsible for abortion law
Voters must hold politicians responsible for failing to stop the British Parliament’s radical expansion of legal abortion in Northern Ireland,... Read more
Brain death diagnosis for second Michigan teen raises questions
For the second time in a month, a family in Michigan is fighting to keep their teenage son on life... Read more
Will Colorado tax sacramental wine? A legislative committee is studying the idea
A bicameral committee in Colorado’s legislature is considering two bills that would tax sacramental wine and insurance premiums paid to... Read more
Alabama abortion ban blocked in federal court
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked an Alabama law banning most abortions, which passed in May, from going into effect... Read more
Archbishop Gomez asks for prayers for those impacted by Calif. fires
As 16 wildfires continue to incinerate thousands of acres of land in California, destroying businesses and homes, Archbishop Jose Gomez... Read more
Biden denied communion at SC parish over abortion stance
A South Carolina Catholic priest reportedly denied Holy Communion to presidential candidate Joe Biden on Sunday, because of the candidate’s... Read more
Pregnant college students need to know their rights, pro-life group says
As many pregnant students say they face pressure to have abortions to advance their education and careers, one pro-life group... Read more
Dead Theologians Society: The ‘memento mori’ youth group
The incredible story of the Dead Theologians Society. Read more
Missouri's last abortion clinic could be closed after state hearing
A hearing began on Monday in Missouri to determine the fate of the state’s last remaining abortion clinic. Read more
Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim leaders sign declaration against euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide
Leaders of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam presented a signed declaration to Pope Francis Monday expressing their total opposition to euthanasia... Read more
Pope Francis changes name of secret archive to Vatican Apostolic Archive
Pope Francis declared Monday that the Vatican Secret Archive be changed to the title of Vatican Apostolic Archive, to avoid... Read more
