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Legal assisted suicide puts people with disabilities at risk, report finds
Leaders in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops applauded the National Council on Disability for its recent research on the... Read more
Analysis: A pink dolphin, a carved image, and inculturation at the Amazon synod
At a “moment of Amazon spirituality” Oct. 16, in a church just down the street from St. Peter’s Square, a... Read more
Vatican communications official: Carved figure at Amazon synod not Virgin Mary
Fr. Giacomo Costa, a communications official for the Amazon synod, said Wednesday a wooden figure of a nude pregnant woman,... Read more
Mississippi pro-lifers file suit against abortion clinic protest restrictions
Pro-life advocates in Jackson, Mississippi have filed a lawsuit against a new city ordinance that would restrict protesters’ ability to... Read more
As Angola drought continues, Catholic Church calls for emergency declaration
As a severe drought continues to devastate regions of Angola, the Catholic Church in the country is asking the government... Read more
In face of California fire, LA archdiocese expands fund for victims
As a large fire continue to burn in southern California, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has expanded one of its... Read more
Pope names members of drafting committee for Amazon synod final doc
Pope Francis Tuesday made four personal nominations of members to the group responsible for drafting the final document of the... Read more
Vatican promotes 'smart rosary,' selling for $109
The Vatican promoted the launch of a ‘smart rosary’ bracelet Tuesday compatible with an iOS and Android app, which costs... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new head of Vatican security
Pope Francis Tuesday appointed the second-in-command of Vatican security to head the City State's national police force, after the resignation... Read more
California expands statute of limitations for childhood sex abuse
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Sunday a measure extending the statute of limitations for childhood sex abuse... Read more
Ohio Down syndrome abortion ban remains blocked after court ruling
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a block on an Ohio law banning abortions on the grounds of a... Read more
Bishop Byrne: Newman would be surprised to be canonized a saint
Cardinal John Henry Newman would be surprised by his own canonization as a saint, an English bishop said Monday, adding... Read more
Cardinal Becciu at center of Vatican financial investigation
The recent raid of Vatican offices is connected to an investigation into charges that Vatican money financed the development of... Read more
Vatican City security head resigns after confidential memo was leaked
The head of the Vatican City State’s national police force has resigned, after a confidential internal memo was leaked to... Read more
‘Newman converts’ come home to Rome for canonization
The canonization of St. John Henry Newman Sunday drew “Newman converts” to Rome from across the English-speaking world, all of... Read more
Marathon man: The Catholic faith, and family, of Eliud Kipchoge
On Saturday, Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge broke a finishing tape, and a barrier long-thought to be completely unbreakable. Kipchoge became... Read more
Pope Francis prays for ‘beloved and tormented’ Syria
As Turkish-led forces began the fifth day of their move against Kurdish militias in northeastern Syria Sunday, Pope Francis appealed... Read more
'Lead, kindly light' - Pope Francis names Newman a saint
Nearly two centuries ago, John Henry Newman was England’s most well-known Anglican priest, until he risked everything to become a... Read more
In Philippines, bishop calls for mental health approach to drug problems
Amid a United Nations investigation into a brutal “war on drugs” by Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, a Catholic bishop is... Read more
Bishop in Brazil says he will ordain women to diaconate if pope permits it
A bishop participating in the Vatican’s Amazon Synod said Saturday he would ordain women in his communities as deacons if... Read more
