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Andrea Bocelli to sing in St. Peter’s Square this Sunday
Andrea Bocelli will sing at the Vatican this Sunday as a special guest for the inauguration of a new light... Read more
7 things to know about Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s likely new Catholic prime minister
A Catholic mother is poised to become the country’s first female prime minister. Read more
A handful of Catholic leaders and others voice support for Cardinal Zen as his trial begins
These are Catholic leaders, scholars, and human rights activists who have publicly shown their support for Zen as his trial... Read more
Cardinal Arinze explains why Belgian bishops can’t bless same-sex couples
The Belgian bishops’ introduction of blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples has drawn rebuke from the former head of the Vatican’s... Read more
Amid outcry, FBI disputes account of raid at pro-life Catholic family’s home
The alleged circumstances of the Sept. 23 arrest of Mark Houck have led to a public outcry about what many... Read more
Authorities reach agreement to reopen Catholic chapel at Colombian airport
The management company that operates the airport had previously announced that the chapel was going to be converted into a... Read more
Bishop Pfeifer asks Supreme Court to recognize ‘personhood’ of the unborn
In a September statement, Bishop Michael Pfeifer called on the court to recognize the personhood of the unborn under the... Read more
Election 2022: Abortion appears on ballot in 5 states this November
California, Michigan, and Vermont are proposing constitutional amendments to advance abortion, while Kentucky and Montana are voting on pro-life measures. Read more
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Pope Francis names new head of Vatican Dicastery for Culture and Education
The Vatican announced on Sept. 26 that the pope appointed Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça as the prefect of the... Read more
Vatican opens canonical investigation into Australian bishop
The Vatican has appointed Archbishop Mark Coleridge of Brisbane to oversee an investigation into former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders. Read more
Cardinal Zen stands trial in Hong Kong
Cardinal Joseph Zen and five others stood trial in Hong Kong on Monday for failing to properly register a fund... Read more
Pro-life Catholic clinic in Denver area vandalized, suspect quickly arrested
Bella Health + Wellness, located in Englewood, Colorado, provides OB-GYN care, family medicine, and pediatrics. Read more
New information raises questions about FBI raid on Catholic father of 7
As of Sunday night, an online fund drive had raised more than $126,000 to help the family, far surpassing an... Read more
Meet the therapy dog trained by Mercedarian sisters to help the students they serve
Students at Sacred Heart of Jesus School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, are visited twice a week by Gia, an 8-month-old... Read more
Catholic doctors discuss conscientious objection at physicians meeting in Rome
The 26th World Congress of Catholic Physicians was put on Sept. 15–17 by the International Federation of Catholic Medical Associations. Read more
The next generation of sacred music? Gregorian Chant album uses new spatial audio feature
The Benedictine Monks of Clear Creek Abbey in Oklahoma have released a new album of Advent melodies that takes advantage... Read more
Pope Francis appeals for the release of kidnapped Catholics in Cameroon
Five Catholic priests, a religious sister, and three lay people were kidnapped in an attack on a Catholic church in... Read more
Pro-life volunteer shot while going door-to door-in Michigan
An 84-year-old pro-life volunteer was shot on Sept. 20 while going door-to-door in her community to talk about a ballot... Read more
Live Action’s Life Awards Gala celebrates progress made and work still to be done
This year, nearly 500 people gathered on Sept. 17 for the third annual event, the first to be held in... Read more
Catholics with mental health struggles aren’t alone, Phoenix bishop says
Catholics who struggle with mental illness, and their loved ones who want to help them, will soon find more formal... Read more
