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US bishops’ pro-life chair asks Catholics to practice ‘unconditional love’ after Roe
In anticipation of Respect Life Month in October, Archbishop William E. Lori is calling for “radical solidarity” for pregnant and... Read more
German bishop says he won’t resign after report he mishandled abuse cases
A report published Sept. 20 said Bishop Franz-Josef Bode mishandled abuse cases in the Diocese of Osnabrück, in northwestern Germany,... Read more
Tennessee governor urges investigation of Vanderbilt pediatric transgender clinic
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has called for an investigation into the Vanderbilt University Medical Center after comments on transgender surgeries. Read more
Eight churches damaged by Sept. 19 earthquake in Mexico
A Catholic church in Tangamandapio and seven other Catholic churches were damaged by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake that struck Mexico on... Read more
Blessed Sacrament chapels at gas stations along highway are ‘oasis’ for Brazil travelers
Rede Marajó, a chain of highway service stations in Brazil, has built seven chapels at its stations with the Blessed... Read more
Pregnancy clinic firebombed in ‘Jane’s Revenge’ attack sues police for surveillance footage
“It’s Day 106. There have been no arrests,” the head of the CompassCare clinic says, adding, “our patience is at... Read more
Congressional bill aims to protect pro-life pregnancy centers against ‘terror attacks’
The bil would require the Biden administration to publicly report its handling of the investigation of those engaging in “domestic... Read more
‘Full members of the Church’: Catholics with disabilities contribute to Synod on Synodality
Catholics with disabilities delivered to Pope Francis on Wednesday a report they prepared for the Synod on Synodality. Read more
Why Pope Francis wants to visit this Islamic monarchy
Three intertwined stories set the stage for a possible papal trip to the Kingdom of Bahrain in November this year. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The cross of Christ remains the anchor of salvation’
Pope Francis on Wednesday said that offering Mass for the feast of the Holy Cross led him to think about... Read more
Human rights activists call on US State Department to return Nigeria to religious freedom watchlist
Human rights advocates are calling on U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to put Nigeria back on a list of... Read more
Pro-life pregnancy center network calls Elizabeth Warren accusations a political ‘stunt’
The head of the international network of pro-life pregnancy centers says Democratic leaders are promoting a fabricated narrative based on... Read more
Catholic Charities to provide aid to Puerto Ricans devastated by Hurricane Fiona
More than a day after Hurricane Fiona dumped 30 inches of rain on Puerto Rico, a million people still do... Read more
300,000 youths make pilgrimage to Virgin of Itatí in Argentina
Under the theme “Together with Mary, we meet again as a synodal Church,” the young people made a pilgrimage to... Read more
‘To dust you shall return,’ but human composting? California bishops raise objections
When a body is composted, it is placed in a reusable container where microbes and bacteria decompose it into soil... Read more
Priest calls attempt to close Colombia Capitol building chapel ‘persecution of the Church’
A congressman has proposed to convert the Catholic chapel located in the capitol building where Colombia’s Congress meets into a... Read more
St. Peter’s Basilica to light up with video projection telling the story of first pope
Visitors to the Vatican in October will be able to see the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica illuminated with a... Read more
Bishops in Belgium defy Vatican, publish ceremony for blessing same-sex unions
In open defiance of the Vatican, Catholic bishops in Belgium on Tuesday announced the introduction of blessing ceremonies for same-sex... Read more
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski prays at mass grave in Ukraine
A Vatican envoy in Ukraine prayed in silence at the recently discovered mass grave in Izium on Monday while forensic... Read more
U.S. synod synthesis shows ‘desire for greater communion’
The Synod on Synodality has thus far demonstrated the “joys, hopes, and wounds” shared by members of the Church in... Read more
