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Bishop Conley on Catholic Schools Week: educating the whole person
Having spent the past week paying visits to Catholic schools across his diocese, Bishop James Conley issued a reflection on... Read more
Broglio defends U.S. bishops against ‘false’ immigration criticisms
Broglio told TV2000 on Jan. 29 that criticism the bishops have received are “false” and “have strongly affected us because... Read more
At Vatican marriage tribunal, Pope Francis extols ‘gift of indissolubility’ of marriage
The pontiff addressed the topic of marriage’s indissolubility, or permanence, in a meeting with members of the Roman Rota, one... Read more
Summer school at Vatican Observatory offers unique opportunity for young scientists
The Vatican Observatory’s summer school, known as “Specola,” has already selected students for its next edition in June. Read more
Journalists in Nigeria urged to speak up, expose all forms of Christian persecution
A priest in the Awka Diocese in Nigeria has encouraged journalists to expose Christian persecution, which is at its highest... Read more
Catholic priest at crash site of deadly midair collision: ‘It was my duty’ to be there
After the tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night, Father Frederick Edlefsen made his way to the scene... Read more
The little-known story of when the Masons tried to kill Don Bosco
History notes how much the Freemasons hated St. John Bosco — whose feast the Church celebrates Jan. 31 — but... Read more
Trump administration rejoins pro-life Geneva Consensus Declaration
“Now 40 countries have declared that when we are talking about human rights, abortion is not one of them,” said... Read more
‘Night of terror’ in Nicaragua: Dictatorship forces cloistered nuns to leave monasteries
The dictatorship’s order reportedly was carried out on the night of Jan. 28, forcing some 30 cloistered nuns belonging to... Read more
Bishop Barron applauds Trump’s order banning sex-change surgeries for minors
“So many young people who have been victims of this ideological crusade have profound regrets over its life altering consequences,”... Read more
California settles with David Daleiden, pro-life activist who exposed Planned Parenthood
State prosecutors launched the probe following the release of a series of undercover videos that appeared to implicate Planned Parenthood... Read more
Charges against pro-life former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry dropped
“It is great to see that the [DOJ] has dropped the witch hunt against former Congressman Jeff Fortenberry,” President Donald... Read more
Environmental harm of chemical abortions raises concerns
New legislation in several states would require abortion providers to have their patients collect expelled medical waste from at-home abortions. Read more
Expelled Society of St. Pius X bishop Richard Williamson dies at 84
Richard Williamson, former English bishop of the Priestly Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), died on Wednesday at the age... Read more
UPDATE: Washington, Baltimore archbishops offer prayers after deadly DC plane crash
The archbishops of Washington and Baltimore offered prayers on Thursday after a deadly plane crash near downtown Washington, D.C. Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after death of Albanian Orthodox Archbishop Anastasios
“The faith of the Orthodox community of Albania was certainly embodied in the life of our dear brother,” the pope... Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after deadly midair collision near Washington, DC
The pope sent a personal message to President Donald Trump on Jan. 30 as search efforts continued in and around... Read more
German bishops distance themselves from migration statement ahead of key Parliament vote
The controversy has highlighted divisions within German Catholicism regarding migration policy. Read more
Reimagined Templar Knights provide assistance to 2025 Jubilee pilgrims
Templars Today, a private association of lay faithful, signed an agreement with the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization to assist jubilee... Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledges to carry out Trump’s policies on abortion, conscience rights
Republican and Democrat senators on the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday pressed Kennedy on his views on abortion and “reproductive... Read more
