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Meet the 3 women the U.S. bishops are considering for sainthood
The U.S. Catholic bishops are preparing to vote on whether to advance the causes for sainthood for three American women. Read more
Perseverance is a reflection of God’s love, Pope Francis says
“Let us ask ourselves: how is my perseverance? Am I constant, or do I live faith, justice, and charity according... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Light candles of hope in the midst of darkness’
The poor were special guests at Pope Francis’ Mass for the sixth World Day of the Poor. Read more
Only religious community in the world for sisters with Down syndrome seeks American sisters
A community of religious sisters with Down syndrome faithfully live out their vocation of contemplative prayer in southern France. Read more
These college students started a coffee business that was inspired by a prayer
When Madeleine Sri and Caden Bennett met as students at Benedictine College, little did they know they would become co-owners... Read more
Peter Kilpatrick installed as new Catholic University president
Students and faculty flooded the pews of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Friday during the... Read more
Denver Archdiocese defends gender identity policy for schools
The Archdiocese of Denver is defending its guidance on sexual identity in Catholic schools after an article on the policy... Read more
18-year-old arrested after threats to New Jersey synagogues
Omar Alkattoul of Sayreville, New Jersey, was arrested Thursday morning by federal authorities. Read more
‘Former trans kid’ Chloe Cole sues doctors for medical malpractice
The 18-year-old is suing the doctors who performed transgender procedures, including an irreversible double mastectomy, on her when she was... Read more
‘We weep with Jesus’: Catholic bishops lament pro-abortion ballot victories
As pro-abortion measures won on state ballots and pro-life measures faced defeat, Catholic bishops responded to election results with profound... Read more
Pope Francis meets with Father James Martin at Vatican
Pope Francis received Jesuit Father James Martin in a private audience in the apostolic palace inside the Vatican on Friday. Read more
Chilean court upholds acquittal of bishop accused of covering up teen’s disappearance
The Supreme Court of Justice of Chile recently upheld the acquittal of Bishop Emeritus Bernardo Bastres Florence of the Diocese... Read more
Arrest made in vandalism of Cardinal Dolan’s residence at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC
Juan Velez was arrested by the New York Police Department’s Warrant Squad, police said Wednesday. Read more
Jewish actor converts to Catholicism: the Virgin Mary ‘is my most beautiful love’
The famous Jewish actor and humorist Gad Elmaleh announced his conversion to the Catholic faith, a process in which he... Read more
Kidnapping scam is targeting Catholic school parents, Santa Fe Archdiocese says
Local authorities have confirmed that it is a scam and have advised parents and guardians not to pay any money,... Read more
Pope Francis, King of Jordan discuss ‘need to encourage Christian presence’ in Middle East
Pope Francis received King Abdullah II of Jordan on Thursday in the Vatican. Read more
‘Priestly formation at the heart of evangelization,’ Pope Francis tells seminary rectors
Speaking to rectors and formators from Latin America Nov. 10, the pontiff called priest vocations “a gift of God to... Read more
Vatican’s first auditor general and his deputy sue Secretariat of State
Libero Milone and Ferruccio Panicco are seeking $9.25 million compensation for loss of earnings, damage to their reputations, and emotional... Read more
Benedict XVI tells Ukrainian archbishop: ‘I continue to pray for peace’
“The power of prayer keeps the Ukrainian people alive, so I ask you to continue praying for peace in Ukraine.” Read more
Mourners pay tribute to ‘much-loved’ Scottish archbishop
“The death of Archbishop Mario will be felt not just in the Archdiocese of Glasgow, but across Scotland and beyond.” Read more
