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What is the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life?
A controversy over a book and statements made on Twitter has recently drawn increased attention to the Vatican's Pontifical Academy... Read more
Historian: Church did not give ‘carte blanche’ for mistreatment of indigenous in Americas
Historian and professor Íñigo Fernández pointed out that shortly after the discovery of America, “the Church in fact began to... Read more
Kansas woman arrested after allegedly striking pro-life teen ‘with fists’ to the head
Grace Hartsock was knocking on doors to encourage Kansas citizens to vote for a pro-life amendment when, she says, she... Read more
Pope Francis: The desire for ‘eternal youth’ and ‘unlimited well-being’ is delusional conceit
Pope Francis said Wednesday that it is “delusional” to try to stop the natural passage of time in pursuit of... Read more
Is Latin more effective in driving out demons? An exorcist responds
Father Francisco Torres Ruiz of the Diocese of Plasencia, Spain, said many wonder if an exorcism ritual from 1614 is... Read more
Will Biden's Inflation Reduction Act work? Here's what cash-strapped families need to know
The Inflation Reduction Act promises Americans relief from rising prices, but the massive $485 billion bill has drawn criticism from... Read more
Vatican enlists influencers to get young, disenchanted Catholics to answer Synod survey
Jimmy Akin, a Catholic apologist and a host of the popular radio call-in show Catholic Answers Live, was tapped by... Read more
Lightning strike causes major fire damage to historic Illinois Catholic church
Three firefighters were injured responding to the Aug. 8 fire St. James Catholic Church in Rockford, Illinois. Read more
Pro-lifers react with dismay to news that Irish government plans to fine for praying near abortion clinic
Pro-life campaigners and advocates for religious freedom in Ireland have expressed dismay following the news that the Irish Government intends... Read more
Why did the floor of a Spanish monastery turn blood red once a year for almost 500 years?
On Aug. 6 in the year 953, 200 monks living at the monastery of San Pedro de Cardeña in Burgos,... Read more
Reacting to pontifical academy, theologian says teaching of Humanae vitae can't change
Even if a specific encyclical such as Humanae vitae is not infallible, "the teaching that it presents is in fact... Read more
Drive-by gunshots target Denver-area Catholic church
No one was hurt, but the church suffered tens of thousands of dollars in estimated damage. Read more
Indiana’s broad abortion ban overshadows another pro-family law passed the same day
Indiana’s abortion ban includes exceptions for those performed to preserve the life of the mother, as well as in instances... Read more
Nicaraguan police place Catholic bishop, priests under house arrest
The bishop, along with six priests and six lay people, have been surrounded by dozens of riot police since Aug.... Read more
Pope Francis wishes ‘hope in the risen Christ’ to victims of Cuba oil fire, explosions
Pope Francis said Monday he is spiritually close to those hurt or killed in a fire at an oil facility... Read more
German bishop, accused of abuse, found to have helped wanted pedophile priests escape to Latin America
The now-deceased prelate allegedly used money from the German Bishops' Conference to financially support other alleged perpetrators. Read more
Cardinal Tomko, oldest living cardinal, dead at 98
Cardinal Jozef Tomko died early Monday morning in Rome at the age of 98. At the time of his death,... Read more
Archie Battersbee, 12, dies after being taken off life support against his parents’ wishes
Archie had been in a coma since April when he was found unconscious with a ligature around his neck. Read more
Pope Francis: Put your trust in God and his care for you
“Do not be afraid — this is the certainty that your hearts should be attached to,” Pope Francis said. Read more
12 Polish pilgrims bound for Medjugorje killed in bus crash in Croatia
The accident happened at around 5:40 a.m. local time when the bus veered off the A4 road between Jarek Bisaski... Read more
