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Can religion help treat America’s loneliness epidemic? Surgeon general says yes
Loneliness is a risk factor for many serious, even deadly, health conditions, and the antidote is social connection like that... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May
Pope Francis’ prayer video is promoted by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, which raises awareness of monthly papal prayer intentions. Read more
Oklahoma bishops applaud governor’s signing of bill prohibiting sex changes for minors
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a law Monday prohibiting gender reassignment surgery and hormone use for minors younger than 18... Read more
California teachers sue over policy that forces them to hide students’ gender preference
Two middle school teachers in California sued their school district April 27 over a policy they argue could force them... Read more
Hate speech bill advances in Ireland amid fears it would silence J.K. Rowling and the Church
The bill bars incitement to violence or hatred against persons on account of protected characteristics. Read more
Pope Francis praises NFP method as ‘valuable tool’ for married couples
Pope Francis said the Billings method has spurred “a serious reflection” on “the need for education in the value of... Read more
Advocates for persecuted Christians in Nigeria question U.S. report that portrays Fulani as victims
Advocates for persecuted Christians in Nigeria are criticizing a new report prepared by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. Read more
Bishops of Chile and Peru call for dialogue to resolve migratory crisis at border
For the last two weeks, hundreds of migrants — mostly Venezuelans but also Colombians and Haitians — have been trying... Read more
Cuban bishops present vision for country in meeting with communist government
The bishops presented to the communist government “their criteria and vision regarding the reality that the Cuban people are experiencing.” Read more
Our Lady of Fatima statue to tour Newark Archdiocese throughout May
One of only 13 copies in the world, the statue will leave its home at the Shrine of Fatima in... Read more
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Archbishop of military services condemns new rule allowing abortion at VA medical centers
Archbishop Timothy Broglio called the new VA rule on abortion and a DoD policy funding abortion travel “morally repugnant and... Read more
Pope Francis accepts retiring Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin’s resignation
Bishop Tobin is succeeded by Bishop Richard Henning, whom Pope Francis in November appointed as coadjutor bishop of Providence. Read more
Spanish court to investigate artists for exhibiting blasphemous sculptures
The complaint alleges the so-called Collective of Southern Artists (CAS) committed the crime of derision of the Christian faith. Read more
Full text of Bishop Paul Coakley’s pastoral letter on gender dysphoria, transgender movement
“On the Unity of the Body and Soul: Accompanying Those Experiencing Gender Dysphoria” was released on Good Shepherd Sunday. Read more
Hundreds of faithful gather in prayer for Pope Francis at Budapest’s oldest parish church
A time of celebration, prayer, and adoration for the faithful was held on the evening of April 29 at the... Read more
Pope Francis says he did not lose consciousness before hospitalization in March
Asked about his health during the in-flight press conference, the 86-year-old pope said he felt bad on March 29 and... Read more
Pope Francis warns of technological domination, threat to human ecology at university in Hungary
The pope also spoke about the false freedoms offered by both communism and consumerism, and encouraged people to seek out... Read more
The Good Shepherd calls us to ‘open our hearts to love,’ Pope Francis says at Mass in Hungary
Some 50,000 people attended a public outdoor Mass with Pope Francis in Budapest on Sunday. Read more
TEXT: ‘Don’t be couch potatoes!’ Pope Francis urges youth
“Life is real, not virtual. It does not take place on a screen, but in the world!” Pope Francis said... Read more
Venezuelan migrant thanks God, recounts journey through dangerous jungle to U.S.
Daisy Sandoval is a 25-year-old single mother who left Venezuela in February in search of the “American dream.” Read more
