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Construction worker travels hundreds of miles by horse to pay homage to Blessed Virgin Mary
Arriving at the feet of Mary was “indescribable,” said the cowboy pilgrim, Sergio Ariel Ozán. Read more
Pope Francis prays for Turkey after deadly Istanbul bombing
The explosion on Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue, a popular shopping street, on Nov. 13 killed six people and led around 80... Read more
What Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel teaches us about God’s creation, woman and man
Michelangelo’s artistic masterpiece broke new ground in portraying the dynamic creative acts of God, art historian Elizabeth Lev said. Read more
Bell rings out from Catholic cathedral in Mosul for the first time since ISIS occupation
A church bell that was kept hidden by a Muslim family during the Islamic State’s occupation of Mosul rang out... Read more
Hate crimes against Christians on the rise in Europe, report says
The Observatory for the Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe documented more than 500 anti-Christian hate crimes in 2021. Read more
Archdiocese of Washington cancels Youth Rally, Mass for Life held at March for Life events
According to a statement from the archdiocese, the Youth Rally and Mass for Life had been held for over 25... Read more
Why Baltimore? Here’s the reason U.S. bishops meet there every year
Since 2006, the bishops’ fall assembly has been held in Baltimore. Read more
Arkansas’ narrow defeat of religious freedom proposal has a backstory
As of Friday, 50.43% of voters rejected Issue 3, the Arkansas Religious Freedom Amendment. Read more
FBI releases video of attack on firebombed Buffalo pregnancy center, says FACE Act charges possible
The FBI also announced a reward of up to $25,000 for any information leading to the arrest of the arsonists. Read more
National prayer vigil for life to continue post-Roe
The U.S. bishops are urging Catholics across the country to participate in the prayer vigil from Jan. 19–20, 2023, to... Read more
‘Truly not an easy task’: German bishops begin talks in Rome amid Synodal Way concerns
Bishop Georg Bätzing said the German bishops would “openly and honestly address” the topics of the process during their ad... Read more
10 things to look for at the U.S. bishops’ fall meeting this week
The U.S. bishops will choose a new president and vice president and discuss their voting guide, eucharistic revival, and the... Read more
Major Archbishop Shevchuk denounces ‘genocidal‘ war in Ukraine
The leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church shares his thoughts on his recent meetings with Pope Francis, Pope Emeritus... Read more
Pope Francis shares meal with the poor
The meal was part of several Vatican-sponsored initiatives marking the sixth annual World Day of the Poor. Read more
A new book of prayers for laypeople ministering to the sick could be on its way
The bishops are considering publishing a new prayer book for laypeople who want to minister to the sick, especially when... Read more
Meet the 3 women the U.S. bishops are considering for sainthood
The U.S. Catholic bishops are preparing to vote on whether to advance the causes for sainthood for three American women. Read more
Perseverance is a reflection of God’s love, Pope Francis says
“Let us ask ourselves: how is my perseverance? Am I constant, or do I live faith, justice, and charity according... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Light candles of hope in the midst of darkness’
The poor were special guests at Pope Francis’ Mass for the sixth World Day of the Poor. Read more
Only religious community in the world for sisters with Down syndrome seeks American sisters
A community of religious sisters with Down syndrome faithfully live out their vocation of contemplative prayer in southern France. Read more
These college students started a coffee business that was inspired by a prayer
When Madeleine Sri and Caden Bennett met as students at Benedictine College, little did they know they would become co-owners... Read more
