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Vatican abuse trial: Victim petitions to sue pre-seminary and religious group
At a hearing Tuesday of an ongoing abuse and cover-up trial against two Italian priests, the Vatican court accepted a... Read more
'One of our own': Catholic leaders welcome Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
Catholic bishops, academics, and policy experts hailed the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on October... Read more
Mississippi abortion decision due as Amy Coney Barrett joins Supreme Court
As new Justice Amy Coney Barrett takes her seat at the Supreme Court, one of the first decisions on her... Read more
Vatican diplomat: Catholics can help UN to live up to its principles
The Vatican’s permanent observer to the United Nations has said that faith-based organizations need to help the international community to see its... Read more
Pope Francis urges Europe’s leaders to rediscover ‘path of fraternity’
Pope Francis warned Europe’s leaders Tuesday that the project of European unity is at risk unless they “rediscover the path... Read more
Order of Malta to elect new Grand Master amid constitutional clash
In normal times, the election of a new Grand Master of the Order of Malta would be a fascinating enough... Read more
El Paso bishop asks for prayer, smaller Masses as coronavirus cases increase
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso has called for prayer and a small capacity of attendees at Mass, as a... Read more
Los Angeles archdiocese offers Dia de los Muertos resources amid pandemic
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is helping Catholic students and their families celebrate Día de los Muertos amid the pandemic... Read more
Amy Coney Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice
The Senate on Monday voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Barrett took the oaths of... Read more
As Coloradans consider late-term abortion ban, statistics shed light on Colorado clinic
Coloradans are preparing for a ballot referendum that would ban abortion after 22 weeks of pregnancy in the state. While... Read more
Catholic Florida man reinstated as university senate president by student court ruling
Florida State University’s Student Supreme Court has reinstated Jack Denton as president of the Student Senate. Denton was removed from... Read more
China continued religious crackdown during renewal of Vatican deal
The Chinese government continued to enforce sweeping restrictions on religious freedom in the weeks prior to the renewal of an agreement with... Read more
Pope Francis' Christmas liturgies to take place without public
Pope Francis' Christmas liturgies at the Vatican will be offered without public participation this year, as countries continue to react... Read more
Indian Jesuit remains in jail, despite call for release from Asian bishops and international groups
Fr. Stan Swamy, S.J., was arrested Oct. 8 by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), India’s counter-terrorism task force. The Federation of... Read more
Senate set to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court Monday evening
Amy Coney Barrett is expected to be confirmed to the Supreme Court on Monday evening, after the Senate held a rare... Read more
Pope Francis: 'The times we live in are times of Mary'
Pope Francis said Saturday that the times we live in are the “times of Mary.” Read more
Named for Father Michael McGivney, Catholic high school eager to celebrate beatification
The upcoming beatification of American priest Father Michael McGivney is a time for celebration and reflection for southern Illinois’ Father... Read more
Polish archbishop speaks out as protesters disrupt Masses after abortion ruling
The president of Poland’s bishops’ conference has urged critics of a landmark abortion ruling to express their opposition “in a... Read more
Benedict XVI distances himself from embattled Catholic community
Benedict XVI has distanced himself from a Catholic community with which he had maintained close ties for decades. Read more
Pope Francis prays for peace and justice in Nigeria
Pope Francis appealed for an end to violence in Nigeria after reciting the Angelus Sunday. Read more
