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Cardinal George Pell’s final years in Rome
After more than a year behind bars, Pell’s time in Rome was marked by a level of activity impressive for... Read more
U.S. House passes resolution condemning attacks on pro-life centers and churches
The resolution also calls on the Biden administration to “protect the rights of pro-life facilities, groups, and churches.” Read more
Swiss bishops call for respect for ‘rules’ after woman appears to concelebrate Mass
The bishops’ intervention follows internet controversy over a video of a laywoman who seemed to concelebrate Mass with priests. Read more
Catholic bishops’ pro-life chair applauds passage of ‘Born-Alive’ Act
“We commend the House of Representatives for passing legislation to protect innocent children from infanticide,” Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington... Read more
Here’s how to pray this year’s Novena for Life that starts on Jan. 12
The novena begins on Thursday, Jan. 12, and concludes on Friday, Jan. 20, the date of the national March for... Read more
Funeral of Cardinal George Pell to be at Vatican on Saturday
The Mass will be celebrated at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Church in Peru condemns murder of police officer burned alive: ‘No more deaths!’
The confrontations between protesters and law enforcement began after then President Pedro Castillo on Dec. 7, 2022, declared a state... Read more
Dozens still in captivity after Christmas Day attack in Nigeria, Catholic priest says
On Christmas Day 2022, militant Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists attacked Angwan Aku village, reportedly killing one person and abducting... Read more
Argentina pro-life pregnancy service falsely accused of holding minor ‘captive’
Pro-life organization Grávida Santa Fe explained that the minor and her mother, who during this week were helped by Grávida,... Read more
Reporter appears to be no longer at Politico after tweets slandering Pope Benedict XVI
A reporter for Politico indicates that he is no longer with the organization following a tweet he made slandering the... Read more
Rampant porn use causing ‘toxic lack of masculinity,’ Catholic speaker warns
Nearly three out of four teens have used pornography, with 12 being the average age of first exposure, a new... Read more
Maryland Catholic hospital discriminated by denying transgender surgery, federal judge rules
A federal judge has ruled against a Catholic-founded hospital in Maryland, contending that it discriminated in refusing to perform a... Read more
Retired St. Louis priest gets prison time for child pornography charges
Vincentian Father James T. Beighlie, who ministered in St. Louis until 2021, was sentenced this week to five years in... Read more
Jesuits in Slovenia apologize for Rupnik abuse, say they believe victims
“We fully accept and understand the indignation, anger, and disappointment of the victims and their loved ones,” the Slovenian Jesuits... Read more
Analysis: What to read in Benedict XVI’s secretary’s ‘tell-all’ book?
“Nothing but the Truth: My Life Beside Benedict XVI” by Archbishop Georg Gänswein comes out on Jan. 12, but CNA... Read more
Kansas clergy sex abuse investigation reports 188 clergy members suspected of crimes
Kansas authorities investigating clerical sex abuse have identified 188 Catholic and Society of St. Pius X clergy members suspected of... Read more
PHOTOS: Remembering Cardinal Pell
Australian Cardinal George Pell died Tuesday in Rome at age 81 after suffering a cardiac arrest. Read more
Pope Francis praises Cardinal George Pell’s dedication to the Church
Pope Francis remembered Cardinal Pell’s “dedication to the Gospel and the Church.” Read more
House Republicans to bring pro-life legislation to vote
With a newly sworn-in Congress, Republicans are engaging in a renewed effort to pass pro-life legislation, even if pro-life policy... Read more
Pope Francis: We don’t have to be perfect to evangelize
“Here is the message for us: we do not have to wait until we are perfect and have come a... Read more
