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Pope Francis sends video message to Argentina for feast of Our Lady of Lujan
“I will accompany you from here,” Pope Francis said in the video published on May 6. Read more
Pope Francis: Migrants bearing brunt of ‘aggressive’ nationalism and ‘radical individualism’
The pope made the comment in his message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Read more
‘Security consultant’ says Cardinal Becciu asked her to compile ‘files’ on Vatican personnel
Cecilia Marogna made the allegation in an interview aired on an Italian investigative news program. Read more
Cardinal virtues set the Catholic University Cardinals apart
College football is an intense competition that challenges young men to push their abilities to the limits. Catholic University of... Read more
In Iowa, progress for pro-life constitutional amendment
Iowa lawmakers have laid the groundwork for a proposed state constitutional amendment to prevent recognition of abortion as a legal... Read more
Reform may be coming to the chapter of St. Peter’s Basilica
That members of the chapter of St. Peter’s Basilica were prevented from participating in Pope Francis' rosary for the end... Read more
Montreal archbishop appoints ombudsman to oversee abuse complaints
The Archdiocese of Montreal announced Wednesday the appointment of an independent ombudsman, Marie Christine Kirouac, to receive all complaints of... Read more
Priest gave general absolution to Mexico City metro victims
Fr. Juan Ortiz has said he managed to reach the scene of the accident on a metro overpass in Mexico... Read more
'Mosques are springing up everywhere', Congolese bishop says amid fear of Islamization
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been engulfed in a cloud of fear owing to the increasing attacks that... Read more
Stolen 14th-century reliquary found in police raid of art collector’s home in Sicily
Barbara Jatta, director of the Vatican Museums, hailed the rediscovery of the reliquary as “a nearly unprecedented find.” Read more
Charleston diocese, Black colleges seek federal injunction to get COVID-19 relief
A 19th-century constitutional amendment in South Carolina is wrongly blocking coronavirus relief money for Catholic schools, an attorney for the... Read more
Catholic cycling champion who saved Jews during World War II honored in Assisi
Gino Bartali helped to save more than 800 Jews from Nazi persecution. Read more
Pope Francis confirms ex-management consultant as Vatican’s auditor general
Alessandro Cassinis Righini had served as acting auditor general since June 2017. Read more
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Ave Maria law school announces new dean
The Ave Maria School of Law announced its new dean on Tuesday, who will take over the position on June... Read more
Pope Francis to issue apostolic letter on ministry of catechist
The apostolic letter, Antiquum ministerium, will be presented at a press conference on May 11. Read more
Pope Francis: The contemplative dimension of being human gives life flavor
The pope has encouraged Catholics to engage in “loving contemplation,” a practice that “does not need many words.” Read more
‘I offer the pain I’m going through’: Shot Catholic bishop-elect prays for purification of S Sudan diocese
Bishop-elect Christian Carlassare says he is imploring God for an end to “violence, division, [and] selfish desires.” Read more
Court to hear challenge to UK’s Down syndrome abortion law in July
Heidi Crowter, a woman with Down syndrome, and Máire Lea-Wilson, a mother whose 23-month-old son has the genetic condition, are... Read more
Court dismisses Catholic school teacher’s employment discrimination claim
A federal district court dismissed the employment discrimination claim of a New Jersey Catholic school teacher last week, ruling that... Read more
Wealthy corporations back Equality Act stripped of religious freedom protections
Federal LGBT legislation that excludes important religious freedom protections has the backing of over 400 American corporations with trillions of... Read more
