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‘We will not be silenced,’ says UK Catholic activist after Hong Kong jail threat
Benedict Rogers was told he could face 3 years in prison under the National Security Law. Read more
'We were practically nothing to him,' ex-seminarian says of Bishop Zanchetta's abusive behavior
One of the former seminarians who was the victim of sexual abuse by Argentine Bishop Emeritus Gustavo Zanchetta of Orán... Read more
Expel ‘evil spirit of war’ from Ukraine with prayer and fasting, urges Catholic leader
The appeal was made by Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk. Read more
Pope Francis meets shot South Sudan bishop-elect at Vatican
Bishop-elect Christian Carlassare was shot in both legs in Rumbek, South Sudan in April 2021. Read more
Cardinal Marx celebrates Mass marking ‘20 years of queer worship and pastoral care’
‘I desire an inclusive Church,’ he said at the Mass. Read more
Mexican diocese to deny communion to Catholic politicians who voted to legalize abortion
After the legislature of the Mexican state of Sinaloa voted to legalize abortion up to 13 weeks, the Diocese of... Read more
Pope Francis: Ask the Holy Spirit to awaken your desire to pray
Noting that the Gospel reveals that Peter, James, and John had fallen asleep prior to Jesus' Transfiguration, Pope Francis urged... Read more
Pope Francis: In the name of God, 'stop this massacre' in Ukraine
Pope Francis called for an end to the “harrowing war” in Ukraine on Sunday, condemning Russia's reported attacks on pregnant... Read more
LA Archdiocese announces special collection for those suffering in Ukraine
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has asked parishes to add a special collection during the weekends of March 12-13 and... Read more
Priests bear heaven's promises, cardinal says at ordination of former Anglican bishop
Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster reflected on the priesthood on Saturday, preaching at the Mass of the priestly ordination of... Read more
Pope Francis: The saints show us how to live in communion with the Church
Saturday marked the 400th anniversary of the canonization of saints Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila, Philip Neri,... Read more
On eve of Becciu hearing, Pope Francis tells Vatican judges: ‘Listen to everyone’
Pope Francis spoke at the opening of the Vatican Tribunal's 93rd judicial year. Read more
Nicaragua government expels Vatican diplomat
The Vatican called the decision an “unjustified unilateral measure.” Read more
Pro-life curbs preserved but Planned Parenthood still gets millions in massive spending bill
While the new $1.5 trillion spending bill for the federal government promises to place millions into the pockets of Planned... Read more
Spain's bishops welcome government commission to investigate sex abuse
The Spanish parliament has overwhelmingly approved the creation of an independent commission to investigate alleged sexual abuse in the Catholic... Read more
Pro-life leaders applaud Texas Supreme Court ruling upholding Heartbeat Act
The Texas Supreme Court ended a final challenge to the state’s Heartbeat Act Friday, leaving in place one of the... Read more
Why the Zanchetta case matters for the Church
The Vatican has made no public comment on the court’s verdict. Read more
Papal almoner to head east ‘as far as possible’ on Ukraine trip
‘Faith can move mountains, let alone a stupid war,’ Cardinal Krajewski said. Read more
If this nun-doctor can't get a vaccine religious exemption, who can?
If a Roman Catholic nun who is a doctor serving the poor in DC can't get a religious exemption to... Read more
Russian invasion turning into war against civilians, says Ukrainian Catholic leader
Citing official statistics, Major Archbishop Shevchuk said there were more deaths among civilians than the military. Read more
