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Vatican hospital offers to treat critically ill baby denied life support in Britain
Bambino Gesù hospital has offered to treat 8-month-old Indi Gregory after a British court ruled that she be removed from... Read more
Virginia’s legislative elections could seal fate of 15-week abortion ban proposal
All 40 Virginia Senate seats and all 100 Virginia House of Delegates seats will be on the ballot on Tuesday. Read more
California cathedral vandalized with paint; police investigating as possible hate crime
The Cathedral of the Annunciation in Stockton, California, was vandalized on the morning of Nov. 5 with white paint splattered... Read more
Pope Francis speaks with president of Iran about Israel-Hamas war
The Vatican has limited itself to confirming that the call took place at the request of the president of Iran,... Read more
Shooting hoops for heaven: Boston seminarians form basketball team for God
The goal of a team of seminarians from St. John’s Seminary is twofold: victory in the spiritual life and a... Read more
Baltimore Archdiocese shuts down Mass at city parish after priest abuse scandal
In a statement on Saturday, the archdiocese announced that “a pastor will not be named for St. Benedict Church” following... Read more
In special meeting, Pope Francis talks peace, war, climate with kids from around the world
Pope Francis answered questions about war, the environment, and his daily life during an encounter with roughly 7,000 children from... Read more
Arlington bishop: ‘Reflect on faithful witness’ during Black Catholic History Month
Bishop Michael Burbidge said the month, observed in November, is “an important time” time to review the roles Black Catholics... Read more
Pope Francis keeps busy schedule despite feeling ‘not well’
Pope Francis is continuing to keep a full schedule even as the Holy Father said he was not feeling well... Read more
Canon lawyer denies involvement in papal election reform, calling reports ‘a pure lie’
Reports said Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda had been tasked by Pope Francis with drafting revisions to conclaves. Read more
Pope Francis opens two new laundromats for the homeless
The new facilities include washers and dryers, detergent, hot showers, and a full range of personal hygiene products. Read more
Pope Francis warns against ‘duplicity of heart’ at Sunday Angelus
During the Sunday Angelus on Nov. 5, Pope Francis warned against living a double life, highlighting the dangers it presents... Read more
Fighting euthanasia in Canada: Amanda Achtman is a millennial on a mission
Achtman, who has launched the Dying to Meet You project, says “it’s not so much that we have a culture... Read more
Brooklyn bishop disciplines pastor who allowed pop star to film music video in church
The release of the video “Feather” on Oct. 31 triggered an uproar on social media and calls for a reconsecration... Read more
‘Sadness in our hearts’: Armenian Christian recounts family’s escape from Nagorno-Karabakh
“We left the graves of our parents, children, brothers, and sisters,” Lyudmila Melquomyan told CNA. Read more
Special education program focuses on ‘inclusive, student-centered, Catholic education’
The Options Program is a special education program in all four high schools in the Diocese of Arlington that serves... Read more
More than 40,000 young people make pilgrimage to Virgin of Rio Blanco shrine in Argentina
Last weekend more than 40,000 young people turned out for a pilgrimage to the shrine of the Virgin of Río... Read more
Our Lady of Guadalupe statue untouched by Hurricane Otis’ destructive winds in Mexico
A statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe was left intact amid the devastation caused by Hurricane Otis, which struck the... Read more
Hundreds of pro-life students fight to prevent passage of Ohio abortion referendum
In addition to door-knocking, some pro-life students have been active on their campuses, encouraging their classmates to oppose Issue 1. Read more
Election 2023: Even in Southern states, abortion is a top issue
In both Kentucky and Mississippi’s gubernatorial races, big money is being spent by pro-abortion factions in traditionally Republican strongholds. Read more
