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‘To guard the charism’: In new decree, Pope Francis makes changes to Opus Dei
Pope Francis issued a document on Friday that changed the oversight of Opus Dei. It also decreed that its leader,... Read more
Cardinal Gregory restricts Traditional Latin Masses to three locations in DC archdiocese
The new policy also requires priests to seek permission to say Mass "ad orientem." Read more
The Church must do more for survivors of sexual abuse, Vatican official says
The Church must do more for anyone affected by sexual abuse, “even when the Church can appear tarnished because of... Read more
FULL TEXT: Statement by the Holy See on German 'Synodal Way'
The Holy See intervened in the German “Synodal Way” on July 21, 2022, warning of a “threat to the unity... Read more
A look into America’s oldest Carmelite monastery
Nestled in the farmland of Port Tobacco, Maryland stands the oldest Carmelite monastery in America. Founded in 1790, the Mount... Read more
Brazilian Bishop dedicates new shrine with large cross and Our Lady of Lourdes statue
Bishop Onécimo Alberton of Rio do Sul on July 15 blessed the new Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes and... Read more
Bogotá archbishop exhorts Colombia: ‘Never forget God!’
Archbishop Luis José Rueda Aparicio made his remarks in his homily for the Mass and Te Deum for Colombian Independence... Read more
Right to Contraception Act: U.S. House passes bill with implications for abortion, religion
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 228-195 to pass a bill Thursday that would establish a right to access, use,... Read more
Pontifical Academy for Life board member: Church teaching on contraception has not changed
Dr. Mónica López Barahona, a member of the Board of Directors of the Pontifical Academy for Life and president of... Read more
TRACKER: Pro-abortion attacks in the U.S. continue (updated)
The attacks come in response to a Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Read more
Vatican warning: Germany's ‘Synodal Way’ poses ‘threat to the unity of the Church’
The Vatican has issued another warning of a new schism from Germany coming out of the “Synodal Way”. Read more
Pope Francis: The poor suffer the most from heat waves, drought
As Europe faces record high temperatures and summer wildfires, Pope Francis has pointed out that the poor suffer the most... Read more
'The Catholic Church remembers Ukraine': Archbishop visits wounded soldiers
Before visiting recently released prisoners of war in Ukraine, the resident of the Council of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe... Read more
Beauty, truth, and unity: Why Pope Francis is so concerned with the liturgy
Why is the way liturgy is celebrated so important to Pope Francis? In a word, because he is concerned about... Read more
Pope Francis has made College of Cardinals ‘less European,’ analysis shows
Francis' appointees now constitute 63% of the cardinals eligible to vote in a papal conclave. Read more
First statewide abortion vote after Roe is leaning pro-life, Kansas poll shows
A new poll shows that a pro-life amendment on the ballot in Kansas is enjoying a narrow lead. The August... Read more
Any arrests so far in attacks on Catholic churches and pro-life pregnancy centers? Here's what we know
In a recent case, a juvenile was charged in connection with an attack on a parish in Bethesda, Maryland. Read more
Prayer ‘is what will save Nicaragua,’ bishop says
During a recent pilgrimage, Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa also called for a “crusade” of prayer in coming months. Read more
Archbishop asks Virgin Mary to intercede for release of jailed Cubans
Archbishop Dionisio García of Santiago de Cuba asked the Virgin Mary to move the hearts of those who can determine... Read more
Russell Crowe to star as the Vatican's chief exorcist in new film
Actor Russell Crowe will star as the late Father Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican’s former chief exorcist, in an upcoming movie,... Read more
