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US bishops welcome Biden administration's easing of Cuba sanctions
The U.S. bishops’ chairman on international justice and peace on Thursday lauded the government’s decision to ease sanctions on Cuba. Read more
PHOTOS: Madrid launches holy year in honor of St Isidore the Farmer
The jubilee year will last until May 2023. Read more
Pope Francis joined by Bono for launch of international educational movement
The pope inaugurated the Scholas Occurrentes International Educational Movement. Read more
How does the new Vatican constitution affect the Secretariat of State?
Cardinal Parolin outlined the changes at a ‘Praedicate evangelium study day’ in Rome. Read more
For sexual abuse victims in Santa Fe archdiocese, $122 million settlement a 'next step'
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe has agreed on a $121.5 million bankruptcy settlement to provide compensation for hundreds of sexual... Read more
TikTok lifts ban on Ruth Sent Us. Here's what we know about this anti-Catholic group
Ruth Sent Us has no publicly known leaders, spokespeople, or mailing address. Yet its inflammatory rhetoric and provocative, theatrical tactics... Read more
Cardinal Becciu: Pope Francis responsible for Vatican auditor's ousting
Cardinal Angelo Becciu said Wednesday that he is blameless in the forced resignation of a Vatican auditor, because it came... Read more
John Paul II’s mom chose life after her doctor advised an abortion
Over one hundred years ago on May 18, Emilia Wojtyla gave birth to her second son, Karol, after a difficult... Read more
Padre Pio's relics coming to national shrine in DC
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina never visited the United States during his time on earth, but now his relics — which... Read more
St. John Paul II and Blessed Carlo Acutis named among patrons of World Youth Day 2023
The Virgin Mary will be the “patroness par excellence” of the youth gathering. Read more
Pope Francis changes rules for major superiors of religious orders
The change allows religious brothers who are not priests to lead their religious communities with Vatican permission. Read more
Pope Francis: St. Charles de Foucauld’s spirituality helped me through a crisis
The pope canonized the French explorer on May 15. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘God is not afraid of our prayer of protest’
The pope dedicated his general audience address to the Book of Job. Read more
In Michigan, 'rogue decision' blocks longtime state abortion law
Michigan’s longstanding law against abortion cannot be enforced if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, a Michigan judge... Read more
Spanish Jerusalem Bible changes 'fishers of men' to 'fishers of persons'
The Desclée de Brouwer publishing house, which publishes the Jerusalem Bible, changed the word "man" (“hombre”) to "person" (“persona”) in... Read more
Cardinal Zen may be in Hong Kong court next week
Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun is scheduled to appear in court May 24, according to a report by the British daily... Read more
Philly archbishop condemns 'mortal sin of racism' after Buffalo shooting
Archbishop Nelson Perez of Philadelphia said on Tuesday that the recent mass shooting in Buffalo, New York is a reminder... Read more
NJ bishops express 'outrage' over plan to mandate insurance coverage for abortion
New Jersey’s Catholic bishops on Thursday expressed their disappointment with a proposal by Governor Phil Murphy to expand abortion access... Read more
Exorcists feel isolated — but this course aims to change that
‘There is much greater knowledge that the exorcist must have a team,’ said course organizer Father Luis Ramirez. Read more
Senior German priest leaves Catholic Church
Andreas Sturm, a former vicar general, will now be a member of Germany’s Old Catholic community. Read more
