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Salesian Youth Synod to discern their future and that of the Church
The Salesian News Agency (ANS) announced in an article that the event will begin Aug. 11 and will conclude on... Read more
Locked up: Meet the elderly and infirm women now in prison for pro-life activism
Jean Marshall, 74, and three other women with major health issues spoke with CNA about their imprisonment and their treatment... Read more
North Carolina court strikes down restrictions on in-home chemical abortions
Here’s a look at abortion-related developments that took place in Washington and in various U.S. states this week. Read more
Kentucky parish offers scheduled appointments for same-sex blessings
Historic St. Paul Catholic Church in downtown Lexington says on its website that “same-sex couples who would like a blessing”... Read more
Vatican arrests ex-employee for attempted extortion using allegedly stolen Bernini manuscript
The art historian and former Vatican employee was reportedly questioned and arrested by Vatican gendarmes on May 27. Read more
On D-Day anniversary, Pope Francis prays for men who start and prolong wars
“People want peace!” the pope wrote in a June 5 message. “They want conditions of stability, security, and prosperity in... Read more
National Youth Day in Honduras: ‘Be witnesses of the love of Christ’
Normally held every two years since 2010, this was the first time the event has been held in six years. Read more
Remembering 3 heroic chaplains on the 80th anniversary of D-Day
The extraordinary courage of these clergymen should never be forgotten. Read more
Pro-family leaders in Mexico react to Sheinbaum’s election
Various pro-life, pro-family, and Catholic leaders in Mexico have reacted with concern to the election of Claudia Sheinbaum as president... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops’ migration committee slams Biden’s border security order
The head of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Migration denounced President Joe Biden’s latest executive action... Read more
Senate rejects ‘Trojan horse’ Right to Contraception Act
The legislation failed to reach the 60 votes it needed to move forward, in a 51 to 39 vote. Most... Read more
Colorado discriminated against Catholic preschools, judge finds
A federal court ruled Tuesday that the state’s decision to exclude Catholic preschools was unconstitutional. Read more
Indian Christians see Hindu nationalist party’s failure to win majority as vote against Modi
“The big story of this election is that arrogant Prime Minister Modi has been cut to size by the people’s... Read more
Pope Francis to take 8-week break in liturgical schedule this summer
The 87-year-old pope does not have any public Masses on his schedule for eight weeks in July and August, according... Read more
Why is June the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
Jesus appeared to Sister Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1673 and began revealing ways to venerate his Sacred Heart. Read more
Democrat-led Senate panel scrutinizes pro-life laws ahead of election
The June 4 Health, Education, and Labor Committee hearing invited four pro-abortion witnesses and two pro-life witnesses. Read more
UPDATE: Theologians hold closed-door meeting in Rome on guidance document for October synod
The June 4–13 closed-door gathering of experts in theology, ecclesiology, and canon law is being held at the Jesuit general... Read more
At general audience, Pope Francis explains the correct use of Christian freedom
Speaking in St. Peter’s Square during his weekly public audience, the pope gave the second lesson in a series of... Read more
Vatican clears New Zealand Cardinal John Dew of abuse allegations
The allegation of historical sexual abuse had been raised against Dew around the time he retired as archbishop of Wellington... Read more
Chile’s bishops push back against president’s abortion and euthanasia advocacy
In the president’s June 1 address to the opening session of congress, he announced that at the end of the... Read more
