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Catholic prep school keeps unvaccinated kids behind plastic barriers at lunch
The COVID-19 precautions at Boston College High School, which also bar unvaccinated students from playing sports, go beyond those in... Read more
It’s official: St. Irenaeus to be declared a Doctor of the Church
Pope Francis is expected to proclaim Irenaeus a ‘Doctor of Unity.’ Read more
Philadelphia Archdiocese pro-lifers doing ‘amazing things’ for life at all stages
As the nation marks almost 50 years of legalized abortion, pro-life advocates in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia say they’re committed... Read more
Pope Francis: Human life is the most valuable work asset
The International Labour Organization estimates that 2.3 million people lose their lives in work-related accidents or diseases every year worldwide. Read more
Archbishop Gänswein: Benedict XVI is praying for victims in wake of Munich abuse report
‘The pope emeritus ... expresses his shock and shame at the abuse of minors committed by clerics.’ Read more
Cardinal Marx ‘shocked and ashamed’ by Munich abuse report
The report accused the cardinal of mishandling two abuse cases. Read more
Roman Curia’s annual Lenten retreat changed again due to COVID-19
Curial officials will make their own arrangements for a private Lenten retreat. Read more
Pro-life group criticizes Macron’s call to add abortion to rights charter
The French president made the appeal in a speech to the European Parliament. Read more
Top official won’t join Order of Malta reform working group, citing threat to sovereignty
Albrecht von Boeselager announced his decision in a letter to senior officials. Read more
Benedict XVI, Cardinal Marx faulted in Munich abuse report
The report covers 1977 to 1982, when the future Benedict XVI led the archdiocese. Read more
Italian Catholic doctors: Assisted suicide is not a dignified death
As the Italian parliament debates whether to pass a bill to decriminalize assisted suicide, an association of Catholic doctors has... Read more
Scholarships, loan relief for abortion workers in California budget proposal
California health care workers who commit to providing abortions could see their student loans repaid and prospective abortion industry workers... Read more
Supreme Court hears Boston free speech case involving Christian organization
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case involving the city of Boston’s refusal to raise a... Read more
Afghanistan the most dangerous place to be Christian, advocacy group says
Afghanistan has unseated North Korea for the dubious distinction of the most dangerous country in the world for Christians, according... Read more
Former CNA editor recalls the 'privilege' of working with Alice von Hildebrand
The numerous essays Alice von Hildebrand wrote for Catholic News Agency contained "prophetic wisdom and perspectives that have proven to... Read more
Catholic health care system removes race as factor in eligibility for COVID-19 treatments
A Catholic health care system in Wisconsin is no longer including race as a factor in determining a patient’s eligibility... Read more
Pope Francis appoints apostolic visitor for Eritrean Catholics in US and Canada
He also named an apostolic visitor for Eritrean Catholics in Europe. Read more
City names 2022 the Year of Edith Stein to mark 100 years since her baptism
She was baptized on Jan. 1, 1922. Read more
Synod of Bishops’ resources website links to women’s ordination group
An official suggested that the website was not promoting the group. Read more
New committee aims to build up political candidates who support religious liberty for all
The Religious Freedom Institute on Tuesday launched a committee to support political candidates who defend the free exercise of religion... Read more
