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Appeal for ‘fervent prayers’ issued for religious sisters kidnapped in southeastern Nigeria
IHM Secretary General in Nigeria Sister Maria Sobenna Ikeotuonye announced the abduction of Sisters Vincentia Maria Nwankwo and Grace Mariette... Read more
Pope Francis tells pediatric cancer patients they are ‘witnesses of hope’
Pope Francis told a group of children receiving treatment for cancer in Poland they are “witnesses of hope” to those... Read more
Biden cancels trip to Italy and meeting with Pope Francis amid deadly California wildfires
Biden was set to travel to Rome from Jan. 9–12 at Pope Francis’ invitation. His audience with the Holy Father... Read more
The elephant that captivated the pope and lived in the Vatican gardens
During his Jan. 8 general audience, Pope Francis enjoyed a circus performance that included two animatronic elephants, evoking Pope Leo... Read more
Researchers underscore link between decline of marriage, plummeting fertility rates
Associates at the Ontario-based think tank Cardus assert that the decline of marriage is “one contributing issue” to plummeting fertility... Read more
Jewish leaders ask Pope Francis to stop ‘making incendiary comments’ about Gaza war
The pope’s statement “does not acknowledge Israel’s right to defend itself in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 massacre,” the... Read more
Lebanon elects Gen. Joseph Aoun as president amid divided Christian bloc
Lebanon’s Parliament on Thursday elected Gen. Joseph Aoun as the 14th president of the country after a two-year vacancy of... Read more
Black Nazarene procession attracts millions in the Philippines
Taking place each year in January, the procession sees devotees carry across Manila a replica of a famous life-size statue... Read more
Vatican to host historic Jordan exhibition on Christianity’s origins
The “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity” exhibit will open at the Vatican on Jan. 31 showcasing 90 artifacts. Read more
Abortion group trains pharmacists to dispense abortion pills
A pilot program launched this month in Washington state has trained pharmacists to prescribe the abortion-drug combo mifepristone and misoprostol. Read more
Court strikes down Biden’s Title IX ‘gender identity’ rule nationwide
The court’s decision to strike down the rule is being hailed as a major victory by opponents of the regulation. Read more
Pope Francis warns of polarization, cites Trump attack in address to diplomats
Pope Francis delivered his annual “state of the world” address on Thursday, asking ambassadors to pursue a “diplomacy of hope”... Read more
‘Families who have lost everything’: Los Angeles Archdiocese responds to deadly wildfires
Archdiocesan officials and local Church leaders in Los Angeles are working to shelter and assist victims of the ongoing wildfires... Read more
As Venezuela’s presidential inauguration looms, Church calls for ‘respect for human rights’
Caracas Archbishop Raúl Biord opened the jubilee year in Venezuela with a call for “respect for human and citizen rights.” Read more
Former CNA intern finds her vocation at SEEK: Sister Tonia’s discernment journey
Sister Tonia of the Heart of Jesus Borsellino became a religious sister of the Mercedarians of the Blessed Sacrament and... Read more
Wildfires in Los Angeles area level church, force school closures
A raging wildfire in the Pacific Palisades sector of Los Angeles has destroyed Corpus Christi Catholic Church and forced the... Read more
Cardinal Tobin announces synodal ‘pastoral conversion’ initiative for Archdiocese of Newark
“Pastoral conversion requires nothing more or less than our willingness to be open to what God’s word is saying to... Read more
Catholics challenge Maine law excluding faith-based schools from tuition assistance program
Catholic parents who live in rural Maine are challenging a state law that excludes most faith-based schools from Maine’s rural... Read more
U.S. bishops launch annual collection for Church in Latin America
The USCCB has announced the launch of its annual collection in support of the Church’s mission in different areas of... Read more
Pope Francis: Christians have a duty to prevent, condemn child exploitation
Putting a spotlight on the “scourge of child labor,” the Holy Father lamented that there are “too many children forced... Read more
