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Democrat Tim Ryan calls for some abortion limits as Ohio Senate race tightens
Ryan said Monday that he supported some restrictions on late-term abortions despite having voted consistently in favor of abortion, including... Read more
Iraqi archbishop calls for courageous dialogue among religions, end to violent persecution
Addressing the Group of Twenty’s first-ever forum on religion on Nov. 2, Archbishop Bashar Warda drove home the need for... Read more
From ‘real life’: Papal artist unveils painting of Benedict XVI as pope emeritus
The artist unveiled the painting, which took four years to create, during a ceremony on Nov. 3 in Palazzo Cesi,... Read more
Midterm elections 2022: How will these states vote on abortion?
In three states proposing constitutional amendments to advance abortion, surveys show strong support for pro-abortion referendums. Read more
At All Souls’ Day Mass, Arlington bishop implores prayers for the faithful departed
The Mass, attended by about 750 people, was followed by Bishop Michael Burbidge's blessing of the gravesites of deceased priests. Read more
Irish priest reprimanded by bishop for homilies about sin
In his sermon, the Irish priest said “you rarely hear about sin, but it’s rampant,” adding: “We see it in... Read more
Pope Francis on All Souls’ Day: Do you desire heaven above everything else?
On All Souls’ Day, Pope Francis urged Christians not to “compromise with the Gospel,” but to take Jesus’ words seriously... Read more
Why do Catholics pray for the dead? — and other questions about purgatory answered
On All Souls’ Day, the Catholic Church remembers all those who have died and prays for them in a particular... Read more
FDA warns against provision of abortion pills to women before pregnancy
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about the dangers of health professionals prescribing an abortion drug to women before... Read more
ADF calls on human rights commission to defend religious freedom in Mexico and Nicaragua
“Latin America is currently experiencing a surge of human rights abuses in the area of religious freedom,” stated Tomás Henriquez,... Read more
Catholic doctors confront groups’ call for investigation of ‘gender-affirming care’ critics
A coalition of thousands of Catholic and religious medical professionals sent a letter Tuesday confronting three top medical groups. Read more
England’s health service puts brakes on transgender treatments for children
The NHS warned that the condition is often a temporary “phase” and issued new restrictions on the use of puberty... Read more
Chicago Catholics bury the remains of indigent adults and unborn babies in annual ceremony
“We come here to mourn the loss of 202 souls … who were in need of a sense of compassion... Read more
‘Miracle’ caught on video: Priest escapes unharmed when SUV hurdles his car
Something extraordinary happened to Father John Bok as he was heading to Mass on the feast of the Guardian Angels. Read more
Catholics take to the streets to pray for peace in Bolivia
The Catholic community prayed for peace while in the Santa Cruz region an indefinite strike continued over the date for... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of German archbishop
Archbishop Schick said the pope had asked him to remain in office. “After presenting my reasons again, he then granted... Read more
Pope Francis calls on Catholics to become peacemakers
Pope Francis on Tuesday called on Catholics to “disarm their hearts” and become peacemakers. Read more
Will war chaplain Willie Doyle be Ireland’s next saint?
Doyle was an Irish military chaplain for the British Army who served heroically on the battlefields of World War I... Read more
Total abortions decreased by 6% in the U.S. after Roe v. Wade was overturned
A pro-abortion group reported there were 5,270 fewer abortions in July and 5,400 fewer in August after the court’s June... Read more
U.S. bishops offer pro-family policy recommendations ahead of midterms
The USCCB has offered more than a dozen policy recommendations related to the health and well-being of women, children, and... Read more
