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Why did Pope Francis invoke St. Stanislaus for peace in Ukraine and Israel?
The pope prayed that the intercession of St. Stanislaus “obtain ... the gift of peace in Europe and throughout the... Read more
Court backs Catholic school sued by teacher in same-sex union who was denied rehire
The ruling affirmed that religious schools can hold employees to the moral teachings of the Church. Read more
Texas priest arrested over allegations of inappropriate contact with minors
The Diocese of Dallas said it had been “recently made aware of an allegation by a juvenile girl of inappropriate... Read more
Cincinnati archbishop diagnosed with cancer, will begin chemotherapy treatment
An archdiocesan spokesman told CNA on Wednesday morning that on Friday the archbishop “received a post-operation diagnosis of stage 3... Read more
Vatican prepares for summer Olympics with conference on faith and sports
The three-day international conference on sport and spirituality is titled “Putting Our Lives on the Line.” Read more
Pope Benedict’s pectoral cross still missing as thief faces prison sentence
Addressing the court, the defendant said he knew that he did not appear credible but promised that the cross “would... Read more
From Australia to the Vatican: ‘Aboriginal Mass’ seeks official recognition
The liturgy has been celebrated for over 50 years in the Diocese of Broome, where some 13,000 Catholics live in... Read more
Pope Francis: Hope ‘is a gift that comes directly from God’
“Christians have hope not through their own merit. If they believe in the future, it is because Christ died and... Read more
Montana Catholic bishops oppose abortion ballot initiative
In their May 3 letter, the bishops called the initiative an attack on the “recognition of the infinite dignity enjoyed... Read more
Ireland’s March for Life draws thousands amid ‘soaring’ abortions
Ahead of Ireland’s elections, speakers urged march attendees to “think pro-life” this year. Read more
Children and youth to play central role in Pope Francis visit to Papua New Guinea
“Everything is ‘young’ in PNG: church, country, modern civilization,” said Father Giorgio Licini, an organizer of the pope’s upcoming trip... Read more
Judge blocks referendum to enshrine abortion in New York Constitution; state to appeal
A New York Supreme Court judge ruled that a referendum to enshrine a right to abortion in the state’s constitution... Read more
Pope Francis welcomes Vatican’s new Swiss Guard recruits
Pope Francis received the Vatican’s Swiss Guard Corps on the occasion of the swearing-in of the new guards on May... Read more
U.S. abortion law is ‘far more permissive than the vast majority of the world’
U.S. abortion law makes it “a global outlier in a shared category with human rights abusers like China and Vietnam,”... Read more
Conference in Rome addresses dangers of AI and child pornography
The conference grappled with the fact that youth are increasingly exposed to platforms that contain tools “that can lead to... Read more
Florida sues Biden administration over rule requiring ‘dangerous, irreversible’ gender procedures
The lawsuit is meant to halt the White House’s attempt to “force the state to pay for puberty blockers and... Read more
Federal grant fund for security at houses of worship boosted by $400 million
The program received $305 million in federal funding last year, but with the $400 million addition it will receive more... Read more
Minnesota bishops urge opposition to ‘Equal Rights Amendment’
Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester warned that the proposal constitutes “an imposition of the sexual revolution on the people of... Read more
Prayers, processions, and seminars mark first anniversary of bloodshed in Manipur, India
According to the government’s estimate, as many as 230 died in the bloody ethnic conflict that engulfed Manipur beginning on... Read more
Uganda’s Catholic dioceses notified of limited stock of altar wine for Mass
Catholic dioceses in Uganda have been notified of a limited stock of wine for Masses due to delays in shipping. Read more
