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July 4 demonstration against gender ideology in the Dominican Republic.

Dominican Republic families demonstrate against gender ideology in education

Jul 9, 2019

Families in the Dominican Republic joined together July 4 for a national civic demonstration to protest a new Department of... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia speaks about the 2015 World Meeting of Families during a press conference at the Vatican Press Office, March 25, 2014.

'Never accept' separation of faith from political engagement, Chaput says

Jul 9, 2019

Christians are called to win the battle of ideas and values in secular society, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput said Tuesday.  Read more

Catholic woman with schizophrenia being held for blasphemy in Indonesia 

Jul 8, 2019

A mentally ill woman who identified herself as a Catholic is being held for blasphemy in Indonesia after an incident... Read more

Father Jude McKenna holds his Order of the Rising Sun award alongside Japan's Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, Mari Miyoshi.

Japan awards priest for promoting friendship in Africa through judo

Jul 8, 2019

A Capuchin Franciscan priest from Northern Ireland who spent 50 years on mission in Zambia has been awarded one of... Read more

Pro-life 'Save the 8th' Rally in Dublin on March 10, 2018. Courtesy photo.

Thousands of Irish pro-lifers rally in Dublin, say abortion law must go

Jul 8, 2019

An estimated 10,000 Irish pro-life advocates attended the first major pro-life rally and march in Ireland since the country implemented... Read more

Photo of a rural school building in Ireland. Via Shutterstock

Catholic foster child can attend Protestant school, Irish judge rules

Jul 8, 2019

A judge in Ireland has decided that a Catholic girl in foster care can attend a Protestant Church of Ireland... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 14, 2018.

Pope Francis prays for migrants killed in airstrike in Libya

Jul 7, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis prayed Sunday for the victims of the airstrike that hit a migrant detention center in Libya, and called... Read more

Pope Francis meets with Ukrainian Greek Catholic leaders at the Vatican July 5, 2019.

Pope Francis tells Ukrainian Catholic leaders to persevere in hope amid Donbas conflict

Jul 6, 2019

By Courtney Mares

One day following his private audience with Vladimir Putin, Pope Francis met Friday with leaders of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic... Read more

Archbishop Fulton Sheen.

Archbishop Fulton Sheen to be beatified

Jul 6, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis approved the miracle attributed to Archbishop Fulton Sheen Friday, making possible the American television catechist's beatification.  Read more

Blessed Sacrament Parish, New York, N.Y.

UPDATED: NY priest found guilty of sexual misconduct previously raised funds for Lady Gaga non-profit

Jul 5, 2019

A New York priest who told a prospective seminarian to lie to Church officials about his sexuality has been indefinitely... Read more

Irving Houle. Photo courtesy of the Irving Houle Association.

Was this Michigan grandfather on a mission from God?

Jul 5, 2019

Irving “Francis” Houle was a Michigan father of five known for his holy life. He appeared to bear the stigmata,... Read more

Archbishop Carlo Vigano.

Viganò criticizes Pope Francis' handling of abuse allegations

Jul 5, 2019

Recently published remarks from Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano take aim at two situations described by the former nuncio as “allegations... Read more

Head of CRS: Global migrant deaths demand action

Jul 4, 2019

A string of high-profile migrant deaths in the last week should draw our attention to the thousands more that go... Read more

Pope Francis greets Russian President Vladimir July 4, 2019.

Putin visits Pope Francis on July 4th

Jul 4, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Pope Francis at the Vatican July 4 for a 55-minute private discussion about international... Read more

El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz prepares to escort Celsia Palma, 9, from Honduras, before they cross a Port of Entry bridge towards the U.S. on June 27, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

El Paso migrant shelter closes as 'humanitarian crisis' at border continues

Jul 4, 2019

By Jonah McKeown

A Catholic aid agency in El Paso, Texas, has closed a temporary shelter for migrants and asylum seekers released from... Read more

Chinese officials crack down on religious funerals, weddings

Jul 3, 2019

As the Communist Party of China continues to tighten its grip on the regulation of religion and religious activity, a... Read more

St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.

NY archdiocese suit says insurers can't dodge duties, as abuse claims loom

Jul 3, 2019

By Kevin J. Jones

After a New York law temporarily allowed alleged victims of past sexual abuse to file lawsuits that had been barred... Read more

Pro-government demonstrators march in support of the regime after the weekly Friday Prayers on January 05, 2018 in Tehran, Iran.

Are economic sanctions on Iran just?

Jul 3, 2019

By Matt Hadro

As some observes warn that sanctions on Iran are beginning to restrict the availability of daily necessities, questions have arisen... Read more

Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew I in Greece, April 16, 2016.

Pope Francis gives relic of St. Peter's bones to Orthodox patriarch

Jul 3, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis gave unexpectedly a reliquary containing what are believed to be bone fragments of St. Peter to Orthodox Patriarch... Read more

Fr. David Burgard participates in "Priests in the Park."

'Priests in the Park' offer public witness of confession, Catholicism in Michigan

Jul 3, 2019

Dog walkers, bike riders, joggers, and Catholics priests hearing confession - most of these things you can find in any... Read more