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Pope Francis prays for more than 60 people killed in Iraq COVID ward fire
The pope assured families of “his spiritual closeness to all affected.” Read more
Pope Francis names Illinois priest to lead Covington diocese in Kentucky
Bishop-elect John C. Iffert succeeds Bishop Roger J. Foys. Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis ‘continuing planned treatment’ on 10th day in hospital
A Vatican spokesman said ongoing treatment would allow him to “return to the Vatican as soon as possible.” Read more
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Pope Francis: Late Congolese cardinal was ‘a man of justice, peace, and unity’
Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya died in France on July 11. Read more
Former Buffalo auxiliary bishop faces abuse allegation
Bishop Edward Grosz, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Buffalo, faces an allegation, which he denies, that he abused a then-child in... Read more
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Funding for fourth season of 'The Chosen’ series expected to begin soon
The internet series “The Chosen,” which dramatizes the life of Jesus and His disciples, has nearly completed its funding for... Read more
Pro-life groups warn draft spending bill would fund abortion on demand
A House subcommittee on Monday advanced a draft spending bill without the usual prohibitions on abortion funding, legislation that pro-life... Read more
Federal appeals court dismisses lawsuit against Archdiocese of Chicago
A federal appeals court on Friday dismissed a hostile work environment lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Chicago, citing a religious... Read more
Theologian: Germany’s practicing Catholics need more encouragement
“They are the avant-garde, and not the last of the Mohicans,” said Fr. Andreas Wollbold. Read more
Buffalo diocese places retired priest on leave after abuse allegation
After diocesan officials discovered an unreported allegation of abuse, Bishop Michael Fisher of Buffalo has placed on leave an 88-year-old... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Scotland ‘for a very short time’ in November
He is expected to attend the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow. Read more
Pope Francis will stay longer in hospital, says Vatican
A Vatican spokesman said the pope would remain “a few more days.” Read more
Cardinal who spearheaded democratic process in DR Congo dies at age 81
Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya died on July 11. Read more
'Gay and Catholic': A Q&A with writer and speaker Eve Tushnet
This spring, Eve Tushnet wrote an article about the conversion therapy in Catholic spaces. The article, included in the June... Read more
Pope Francis prays the Angelus from his hospital balcony
In his first appearance after having intestinal surgery, Pope Francis prayed the Angelus from the balcony of the hospital where... Read more
Planned Parenthood-trained instructor: sex-ed programs sexualize children
A former sex-education instructor is challenging Planned Parenthood for “sexualizing children”, cutting parents “out of the picture”, and dehumanizing the... Read more
Pope Francis and children in hospital exchange greetings
During his hospitalization, Pope Francis has exchanged affectionate messages with the young patients in the nearby pediatric oncology and children’s... Read more
Colorado law allows sex abuse victims to collect restitution in civil court from public, private institutions
On Tuesday, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law Senate Bill 88, which allows victims of sexual abuse to file... Read more
Expanded Reason Institute announces award winners
The winners of the fifth edition of the Expanded Reason Awards were announced this week, awarding three papers and one... Read more
Venezuelan archbishop: Let us demand an end to human rights violations in our country
During the Venezuelan bishops’ plenary assembly on Wednesday, the conference president said that one of the main battles that must... Read more
