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Vatican releases Catholic directory for catechesis in ‘dynamic continuity’ with Church teaching
The Vatican Thursday published a new directory for catechesis, emphasizing both its continuity with two previous directories and its new... Read more
Pro-life laws advance in Iowa, Mississippi, Tennessee
Three state legislatures have passed new restrictions on abortion: a heartbeat-based abortion ban in Tennessee; a 24-hour waiting period on... Read more
Spanish mayor offers to take downed St. Junipero Serra statue
The mayor of Boadilla del Monte, a town just west of metro Madrid in central Spain, has offered to take... Read more
Worldwide, children living in institutional care do better with families, Lancet commission says
The millions of children separated from their families around the world would do best in a family environment, not institutional... Read more
‘I cannot remain silent’: Madison Catholic bishop condemns destruction of religious statues
As rioters across the United States target statues depicting figures of various stripes, the bishop of Madison, Wisconsin on Tuesday... Read more
President of German Catholic Women's Federation confirms support for Planned Parenthood
The president of the leading Catholic women’s organization in Germany has declared her support for "reproductive rights" – including, "as... Read more
New Hong Kong laws will have 'no effect' on religious freedom says cardinal
Cardinal John Tong Hon, the apostolic administrator of Hong Kong, has rejected concerns that new security and sedition laws for the... Read more
Finding God in Shanghai: a Chinese convert’s path to faith
At his baptism at a Catholic church in Shanghai, Dalù said that he “cried like a baby” knowing that his... Read more
Vandals deface image of Poland’s Black Madonna in Dutch city
The mayor of a Dutch town has condemned vandals who defaced an image of Our Lady of Częstochowa and daubed... Read more
Pope Francis thanks Paralympian Alex Zanardi for offering 'lesson in humanity'
Pope Francis has written a letter of encouragement to Alex Zanardi, a Formula One driver turned Paralympic champion who is... Read more
Pope Francis: In life’s ups and downs, make prayer your constant
King David is an example of being consistent in prayer no matter what life throws at you or what good... Read more
Fathers’ Day: When a dad became a priest, like his son
Edmond Ilg, 62, has been a father since the birth of his son in 1986. But on June 21, he became... Read more
Metuchen Catholic bishop: Racism an evil 'more dangerous' than coronavirus
The Bishop of Metuchen led a prayer service for racial harmony and justice Friday, urging Catholics to focus on the... Read more
As pandemic continues, some Catholic moms call the midwife
As hospitals continue to treat patients with COVID-19, many expectant women worry about exposing themselves and their babies to the... Read more
Catholic school superintendent aims to equip schools for special ed
An educator with years of experience working in and studying best practices in special education was recently named superintendent of... Read more
Justice Department: NYC pandemic rules can't favor protests over religious services
New York City cannot enforce coronavirus restrictions strictly on religious gatherings and leave mass public protests untouched, leading U.S. Department... Read more
Diocesan bankruptcies could require Vatican approval, Vatican official reminds bishops
The Vatican has written to the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, to remind dioceses that filing for bankruptcy could... Read more
Cross and graves vandalized at Catholic university cemetery
A man has been arrested and charged with vandalism and assault after swastikas were painted on the graves of several... Read more
Guernsey legislature rejects efforts to prevent disability discrimination in abortion
Several amendments which sought to reduce the proposed time limit on abortions or to maintain limits on the abortion of... Read more
George Weigel: ‘Catholic lite’ and Vatican finances will top next pope’s agenda
Evangelizing countries where the faith has been watered down and resolving the ongoing financial crisis in the Vatican are challenges... Read more
