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Bishop Cantu to Encuentro Catholics: Don't become spiritual tumbleweeds
The Hispanic community in the United States produces many fruits, but must be careful to water the roots, Bishop Oscar... Read more
Pope recognizes illicitly ordained Chinese bishops
After the signing Saturday of a provisional Vatican-China deal on the nomination of bishops, the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ recognition... Read more
Encuentro Catholics ‘heartbroken’ by scandals, but unshaken in faith
While the so-called summer of scandals has hit the Church hard both in the United States and throughout the world,... Read more
Vatican signs deal with China on bishop appointments
An expected agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China on the appointment of bishops was signed... Read more
Pro-life women say they were overlooked by Netflix documentary 'Reversing Roe'
A new Netflix documentary claims to show both sides of the abortion debate in the U.S., but pro-life advocates say... Read more
Pope Francis welcomes V Encuentro as 'instrument of grace'
Pope Francis welcomed thousands of representatives gathered in Texas this week for the Fifth Encuentro, a national meeting of Hispanic-background... Read more
Michigan announces investigation into seven Catholic dioceses
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has opened an investigation into child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in the state. Read more
No sign of Italian priest kidnapped in Niger
There has been no sign of an Italian missionary priest kidnapped in Niger Monday night, a member of his community... Read more
Pope Francis in Vilnius, the 'city of mercy'
Pope Francis will arrive in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Sept. 22. During his first day in the city, the pope will... Read more
Legal challenge to abortion law in Northern Ireland delayed
A legal challenge to the prosecution of a Northern Irish woman who allegedly procured abortifacient medication for her underage daughter... Read more
Cardinal Tobin will not attend Oct. Vatican synod
The Archbishop of Newark has announced that he will not attend an October gathering of bishops slated to discuss young... Read more
Catholic education group applauds Australian school funding plan
A $4.6 billion funding package for Catholic and independent schools in Australia has won the support of a national Catholic... Read more
It's our duty to fight racism, Pope tells international conference
All people have a responsibility to fight new forms of racism in the modern world, Pope Francis told more than... Read more
Dolan 'impatient' waiting for apostolic visitation in response to McCarrick
The Archbishop of New York said Thursday that while he has confidence in the way Pope Francis is handling the... Read more
'Leave no stone unturned,' Cardinal Dolan tells NY archdiocesan investigator
The Archbishop of New York has announced the appointment of an archdiocesan special counsel, who will be tasked with an... Read more
Youth synod deserves in-depth Catholicism, not LGBT lobbying, critics say
A coalition of secular and dissenting Catholic LGBT groups aims to influence the Church’s upcoming Synod on Young People by... Read more
Nigerian bishops: Prayer, especially the rosary, will 'save our country'
In a strong critique of Nigeria’s governing administration, the country’s Catholic bishops have said that Nigeria must find a new... Read more
Catholic Charities is collecting airline miles to reunite refugee families
Catholic Charities USA has announced a new initiative to help refugees and people seeking asylum to reunite with their family... Read more
Ballot initiative could end legal brothels in one Nevada county
Lyon County is one of the 16 counties in Nevada that allows for legal prostitution. But this November, voters will... Read more
Ireland repeals Eighth Amendment, clearing path for legal abortion
The Eighth Amendment to the Irish Constitution, which provided legal protection for the unborn, was officially repealed Sept. 18. The... Read more
