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In Argentina, Catholic priests face trial for deaf children's sexual abuse
The trial has begun for two Catholic priests and a former employee allegedly involved in sexual abuse of 10 students... Read more
Tennis competition neglected student athletes who observe Sabbath, lawsuit says
High school tennis players who observe the Sabbath on Saturday have challenged a Washington state athletics association in court, saying... Read more
At Knights convention, Kendrick Castillo remembered, honored as ‘a hero’
Kendrick Castillo, an 18 year-old who died in May while helping disarm a school shooter in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, was... Read more
Federal judge extends injunction against Arkansas abortion laws
A federal judge has extended a temporary injunction against three new abortion clinic regulations in Arkansas. Read more
True wealth is found in Jesus Christ, not money, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis Wednesday criticized those who give more consideration to money than the sacraments or helping others find true wealth... Read more
New Zealand bill seeks to allow elective abortions before 20 weeks
The government of New Zealand proposed a bill this week that would lift a law stipulating that abortions before 20... Read more
At watershed moment, assisted suicide could expand in Australia
Legal assisted suicide could expand in Australia, as the Western Australian government has introduced legislation to allow people deemed terminally... Read more
After US mass shootings, Mexican bishops denounce hate speech, xenophobia
In a recent statement, the Mexican bishops’ conference voiced “great sorrow” at recent acts of violence in both the U.S.... Read more
Pro-life leaders with an impact win Catholic honors
Three Catholic pro-life leaders have won recognition for their diverse work, including outreach to pregnant and parenting women and public... Read more
Iraqi patriarch to Pope Francis: Chaldean Church is 'a church of martyrs'
The Chaldean Catholic Church is a Church of martyrs, Patriarch Louis Raphael Sako of Babylon told Pope Francis this week. Read more
McCarrick's grooming tactics shown in letters to seminarians and abuse victims
Letters from Theodore McCarrick to his abuse victims were published Tuesday by the Associated Press, in advance of a promised... Read more
Hong Kong university students protest extradition proposal
Catholics university students in Hong Kong are joining their voices to the widespread protests against a now-suspended proposal to permit... Read more
Indianapolis Jesuit high school makes Vatican appeal of disciplinary measures
A Jesuit-sponsored high school in Indiana has asked the Vatican to overturn Indianapolis Archbishop Charles Thompson’s decision to revoke the... Read more
Bipartisan senators urge Trump administration to keep refugee program
A bipartisan group of 18 senators is urging the Trump administration not to shut down refugee admissions, but rather to... Read more
Knights of Columbus donated over $185 million to charity in 2018
Ahead of its annual convention this week, the Knights of Columbus announced August 1 that it donated more than $185... Read more
White roses fall inside Roman basilica to mark 4th century Marian miracle
White rose petals fell from the ceiling of St. Mary Major Basilica Monday, as Romans celebrated the anniversary of a... Read more
Auxiliary bishop did not disclose Cincinnati priest accusations
An auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and member of the USCCB committee on child protection, is facing accusations... Read more
Amid JPII Institute controversy, Benedict XVI meets with recently dismissed professor
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI met last week with a recently dismissed professor of moral theology at Rome’s Pontifical John Paul... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of shootings in U.S.
Pope Francis Sunday remembered the victims, and the families of the victims, of recent shootings in Texas, California, and Ohio,... Read more
Francis urges priests to be faithful in time of 'ecclesial purification'
Pope Francis published a letter Sunday to encourage all priests to remain steadfast and prayerful during this time of purification... Read more
