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Catholic bishops' anti-racism book wins prize for children's literature
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ recently-released children’s book “Everyone Belongs” has won a gold medal in the Religion/Spirituality... Read more
Cardinal tells diplomats: 11 million Syrians need humanitarian aid
The apostolic nuncio to Syria met with diplomats accredited to the Vatican Thursday to inform them that an estimated 11... Read more
Seven more Vatican Swiss Guards test positive for the coronavirus
The Pontifical Swiss Guard announced Thursday that seven more of its members have tested positive for the coronavirus. Read more
Barrett to get Senate committee vote Oct. 22
The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on advancing Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court on October 22,... Read more
Pope Francis: Family is ‘the first and essential place of education’
Pope Francis said Thursday that, among other global goals for education, he wants the world “to see in the family... Read more
Students praise Barrett’s ‘intelligence, fairness, decency, generosity, humility’
Over 600 students and alumni of Notre Dame Law School have signed a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee in... Read more
‘It’s quite sad at the moment’: coronavirus curbs deprive part of border parish of public Masses
As the clock struck midnight on Oct. 6, Fr. Dermot Maloney’s parish underwent a dramatic transformation -- though it remained... Read more
US embassy to Vatican highlights risk of ‘human trafficking crisis’ amid pandemic
Online exploitation of victims of human trafficking has increased amid the coronavirus pandemic, experts warned at a U.S. Embassy to... Read more
Pope Francis names new prefect of congregation for saints’ causes
Pope Francis named a new prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints Thursday after Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s dramatic... Read more
‘A Cathedral in print’: Word on Fire Bible combines scripture, commentary, sacred art
Michael Stevens and Nicolas Fredrickson are good friends who meet weekly for Bible study. Read more
Amy Coney Barrett hearings Day 3: Harris says hearings 'illegitimate,' Barrett questioned on abortion, religious liberty
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) on Wednesday called the Supreme Court confirmation process for Amy Coney Barrett “illegitimate.” Read more
Appeals court rules against Texas ban on ‘dismemberment abortions’
A three-judge appeals court panel on Tuesday struck down a Texas law that bans dilation-and-evacuation abortions. Read more
California Catholics pray, protest at destroyed St. Junipero Serra statue
Catholics in California rallied in a peaceful demonstration Tuesday evening at the former site of a statue of St. Junipero... Read more
Brooklyn diocese gets court date for lawsuit over NY coronavirus restrictions
A federal court on Thursday will hear the Diocese of Brooklyn’s case against New York’s new restrictions on public gatherings. Read more
Dutch government backs euthanasia for children under 12
The government of the Netherlands has announced it will allow the euthanization of terminally ill children between the ages of... Read more
Public veneration of Blessed Carlo Acutis’ tomb extended as pilgrims flock to Assisi
The Diocese of Assisi announced Wednesday that the period of public veneration of Blessed Carlo Acutis has been extended until... Read more
Campaign seeks to unite a million children in praying the rosary
A Catholic charity hopes to bring together a million children worldwide to pray the rosary this Sunday. Read more
Pro-life, no apologies, no partiality: Amy Coney Barrett praised on day 3 of hearings
Sen. Lindsay Graham hailed Judge Amy Coney Barrett for her convictions and religious beliefs Wednesday morning, while emphasising her ability... Read more
Vatican court hears charges on first day of priest sex abuse trial
At the first hearing of an abuse trial Wednesday, the Vatican court heard the charges against two Italian priests, one... Read more
Pope Francis comforts parents of slain Italian Catholic priest
Pope Francis met with the parents of a slain Italian priest before the general audience Wednesday. Read more
