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Catholics in Poland and around the world pray Divine Mercy Chaplet to end war
On Wednesday, Catholics recited the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the streets of 173 cities in Poland and 44 localities worldwide. Read more
Supporters of statue of St. Michael the Archangel in small French town vow to fight removal order
After a French court confirmed the removal of a statue of St. Michael from a seaside town, supporters have vowed... Read more
Denial of clemency to death row inmate disappoints Oklahoma archbishop
One day after a parole board denied clemency to death row inmate Benjamin Cole, the archbishop of Oklahoma City registered... Read more
Supreme Court Justice Alito: faith ‘should affect the way you treat people’ as a judge
The author of the deciding opinion that overturned Roe v. Wade made his remarks Tuesday to law students at the... Read more
Afghan refugees reunited with baby thanks to pro-life pregnancy center
The last time they saw Jasoor was over a year ago — they had been separated from him for more... Read more
Salvadoran Education Ministry dismisses official who endorsed kids’ TV show with gender ideology
El Salvador’s Ministry of Education has dismissed the official responsible for allowing a children’s program with gender ideology to be... Read more
40 Days for Life in Spain announces guidelines amid government harassment of pro-lifers
The first campaign in Spain since the government criminalized what is deemed harassment at abortion businesses by pro-lifers begins today... Read more
Florida Catholic schools prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Ian with action and prayer
Catholic schools of all levels are taking measures to keep their students safe amid the imminent arrival of Hurricane Ian. Read more
Pope Francis to visit Kingdom of Bahrain in November
The Vatican confirmed Wednesday that Pope Francis will travel to the Kingdom of Bahrain, a Muslim island nation in the... Read more
Cardinal Zen’s second day in court: Magistrate rules there is sufficient evidence
On Tuesday, Cardinal Joseph Zen’s second day in court in Hong Kong, the magistrate ruled that there was sufficient evidence... Read more
Pope Francis: The first element of discernment is prayer
Prayer is the first element of discernment, Pope Francis said in his general audience message on Wednesday. Read more
Legislators raise concerns about FBI raid at pro-life family’s home
Twenty-two members of Congress are demanding an explanation from the Department of Justice after the arrest of a Catholic pro-life... Read more
What’s behind the ‘woman priest’ Facebook post from the Synod of Bishops?
A social media stir has greeted the image of a “woman priest” posted to the Synod of Bishops’ Facebook page. Read more
Catholic University raises replica of Notre-Dame de Paris truss
Produced using traditional, 800-year-old methods, the hand-hewn truss was created using blueprints of the original roof supports. Read more
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Colorado Springs Diocese mourns death of emeritus Bishop Sheridan
Bishop Michael Sheridan, who led the Diocese of Colorado Springs from 2003 to 2021, died Tuesday. Read more
Florida bishop calls for prayers ahead of Hurricane Ian
Bishop Gregory L. Parkes of St. Petersburg asked for prayers for “protection during the storm.” Read more
Church in Nicaragua asks for continued prayers for abducted bishop and priests
The Diocese of Matagalpa asked for prayers for its bishop, Rolando Álvarez, and others who were arrested and abducted in... Read more
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Archbishop calls on consecrated to wear religious dress as a ‘revolutionary’ gesture
Archbishop Luis Argüello of Valladolid, Spain, made his remarks in a homily for a diaconal ordination, noting that deacons wear... Read more
Religion is ‘interruption,’ not continuity, German bishops’ president says
Bishop Georg Bätzing spoke in a live-streamed Mass on Tuesday on the occasion of the bishops’ plenary assembly in Dulda,... Read more
Church and contraception: Experts expose errors in Pontifical Academy for Life book
Nine international experts have pointed out in an open letter the serious errors contained in a book published a few... Read more
