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Woman with Down syndrome sues over abortion law at European Court of Human Rights
Heidi Crowter announced her decision to appeal to the ECHR this week after England’s Supreme Court refused to hear her... Read more
Pope Francis approves beatification of priest martyred in World War II
Father Giuseppe Beotti was one month shy of his 32nd birthday when he was shot by the Germans after refusing... Read more
This Catholic group supports church leaders, parents to catechize children with disabilities
As autism rates continue to increase, the National Catholic Partnership on Disability seeks to support Catholic leaders, catechists, publishers, and... Read more
Shooting at funeral home in Ecuador leaves four dead
The archbishop of Portoviejo, Eduardo José Castillo Pino, asked the faithful to pray for the end of violence in Ecuador. Read more
Make nuclear disarmament a priority, Catholic bishops urge G7 Summit
Four Catholic bishops from the U.S. and Japan called for G7 leaders who are meeting in Nagasaki to take action... Read more
Vatican withdraws World Youth Day 2023 stamp after criticism in Portugal
The stamp’s design drew negative comments because it “recalls a colonial past very distant from Pope Francis’ message of universal... Read more
Archdiocese in Mexico warns against attending SSPX Mass in newly built church
The Archdiocese of Puebla in Mexico warned the faithful about the Lefebvrist “schismatic movement” of the Fraternity of St. Pius... Read more
Carmelite nuns sue Fort Worth bishop over ‘grave misconduct’ in investigation of mother superior
Nuns from an Arlington, Texas, monastery are suing the Diocese of Fort Worth and the bishop for alleged violations of... Read more
Cardinal Ladaria: Truth about humanity and sexuality doesn’t change because of changes in ideology
Cardinal Luis Ladaria Ferrer, SJ, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, gave the opening remarks at... Read more
Students protesting annual drag show at Catholic university threatened with violence
A group of students protesting an annual drag show at Loyola University Chicago said a group of counterprotesters destroyed their... Read more
Judge orders psychiatric treatment for man who forcibly entered Vatican
The man was taken into Vatican custody on the night of May 18 after driving a car at high speed... Read more
Pentecost Novena: Here’s how to pray the first novena
The first novena ever prayed is the Novena to the Holy Spirit. This year, it begins on Friday, May 19,... Read more
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage announced with four major routes: Here’s how to join
The pilgrimage will consist of four cross-country eucharistic processions, collectively traversing the entire continental U.S. during the summer of 2024. Read more
Nicaragua dictatorship announces ‘voluntary dissolution’ of university forming seminarians
The Immaculate Conception Catholic University of the Archdiocese of Managua was a formation center for seminarians from the Nicaraguan capital. Read more
Guard opens fire as man drives car into Vatican; suspect in custody
An unidentified man is in custody after driving a car at high speed through a gate at the Vatican Thursday,... Read more
‘God is trans’ exhibit at New York Catholic church gets new name, and it’s ‘queer’
Following concerns expressed by the Archdiocese of New York, a Manhattan Catholic church has changed the name of an art... Read more
Church in Bogotá and Bergamo join together to help drug addicts recover
The Church in Bergamo, Italy, and Bogotá, Colombia, have recently joined together to help people who have fallen into drug... Read more
Catholic bishops, educators ask regulators to reject transgender sports rule
The proposed rule would amend the current regulations set by Title IX to restructure how schools must address transgender issues... Read more
Study: Most American corporations receive failing grades in religious freedom, free speech
A report that reviewed the policies of 75 major American corporations found rampant disregard for religious freedom and free speech. Read more
Analysis: What does Pope Francis’ new ‘Fundamental Law’ mean for Vatican City State?
In some ways, the new constitution moves the Vatican City State closer to the model of a modern, secular state. Read more
