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ACN report: North Koreans in contact with Christians are sent to prison
The report was published this month during Red Week and is an initiative by ACN to draw attention to religious... Read more
Texas AG petitions SCOTUS to uphold state law mandating age verification for porn sites
“Let me put this simply: These companies do not have a right to expose children to pornography,” Texas Attorney General... Read more
DeWine signs bill to keep males out of female locker rooms, bathrooms in Ohio schools
The new law requires that schools and colleges separate gender-specific facilities on the basis of biological sex rather than self-asserted... Read more
One of Europe’s most wanted arrested for murdering priest, injuring nun
According to a police statement posted Nov. 25 on their website, the man was arrested in Girona province in the... Read more
Virtually no aid has reached Gaza for over 40 days, CRS says
A nearly two-month blockage of supplies into parts of northern Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war is hampering the aid... Read more
Scientists and CEOs share big ideas at Vatican ethical innovation summit
This week's World Changers Ethical & Innovation Summit at the Vatican's Pontifical Lateran University showcased groundbreaking ideas for innovation in... Read more
Pontifical universities in Rome host conference on legacy of St. John Paul II
Twenty years into his pontificate, John Paul II released Fides et Ratio—”Faith and Reason”—on the Sept. 14 feast of the... Read more
U.S. Secretary Blinken meets Pope Francis: Vatican talks address Middle East and Ukraine
The State Department said discussions between Blinken and the pope focused on ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine... Read more
At general audience, Pope Francis pleads for Ukraine's children
“Think of the Ukrainian children and young people who suffer at this time without heating in a very harsh winter,”... Read more
Pope Francis announces Chinese translations for weekly audiences
“Next week, with Advent, the Chinese translation will also begin here publicly,” the pope said on Nov. 27 during his... Read more
9-year-old Alex follows example of Carlos Acutis, considers him a friend
The life of Carlo Acutis, who is set to be canonized next year as the first millennial saint, inspires people... Read more
More than 100 members of Congress urge investigation into abortion funding
One hundred and twelve members of Congress signed the Nov. 22 letter spearheaded by House Pro-Life Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Chris... Read more
U.S. bishops invite Catholics to participate in National Prayer Vigil for Life
The vigil will take place from the evening of Thursday, Jan. 23, to the morning of Friday, Jan. 24, 2025,... Read more
Pope Francis calls for end to use of land mines as Biden allows U.S. mines in Ukraine
“These treacherous devices continue to cause terrible suffering to civilians, especially children,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis: Synod on Synodality document part of magisterium, calls for implementation now
“[The final document] participates in the ordinary magisterium of the successor of Peter, and as such, I ask that it... Read more
Wisconsin Catholic school leaders fired over violations of child protection policies
The terminations came after the Diocese of Green Bay Office of Safe Environment received “a complaint.” Read more
Vatican may add ‘spiritual abuse’ to crimes in Church law
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith is forming a working group with the Dicastery for Legislative Texts with... Read more
Oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria dies at 104
Father Thomas Oleghe, the oldest priest in Nigeria, has passed away at the age of 104. Read more
Georgetown law student wins petition for pregnancy accommodations after initial denial
Only after students organized a petition, which quickly went viral, did Brittany Lovely get permission to schedule her exam ahead... Read more
International Religious Freedom Summit offers program for college students
The IRF Summit partnership program, taking place Feb. 3–5, 2025, includes training sessions, guided simulations, and conversations with leading scholars. Read more
