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Sister Dede Byrne speaks at the 2020 Republican National Convention. Screenshot.

Republican convention night three: God, country, and Notre Dame

Aug 27, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The third night of the 2020 Republican National Convention featured a Catholic religious sister and a Chinese human rights lawyer... Read more

Angel Morosi statue atop playing a song to the rising crescent moon from atop the Mormon Temple in Portland, Oregon.

Catholic publisher to reprint music editions without Mormon image

Aug 27, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Oregon Catholic Press will reprint two of its publications in response to criticism of the artwork chosen for the cover of... Read more

Pro-life students pictured with the Apostolic Nuncio to Korea Aug. 21, 2020. Photo courtesy of the South Korean Pro-Life Students Association.

Pro-life student group sends letter to Pope Francis over South Korea abortion law

Aug 27, 2020

By Courtney Mares

A pro-life association of university students is appealing to Pope Francis for support as the South Korean government faces a... Read more

Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz.

Catholic archbishop calls for investigation after riot police block church entrance in Belarus

Aug 27, 2020

A Catholic archbishop in Belarus protested Thursday after riot police blocked the entrance to a church in the capital, Minsk.  Read more

A priest prays at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Hendon, London, on June 14, 2020, as the church prepares to reopen following lockdown.

Coronavirus lockdown leaves Catholic priests struggling for funds

Aug 27, 2020

Catholic priests in England are struggling to make ends meet following a drop in income caused by the coronavirus crisis.  Read more

Portraits hang from the facade of St. Peter's Basilica ahead of a Canonization Mass Oct. 12, 2018.

The Catholic Church’s new path to sainthood: What is ‘offering of life?’

Aug 27, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

For centuries, the Catholic Church has declared many different holy men and women to be saints through the strict legal... Read more

Abortions rise in Scotland to second-highest level on record

Aug 27, 2020

Scotland has reported its second-highest annual abortion figure on record.  Read more

Hurricane Laura brings hardship to Caribbean, Gulf Coast

Aug 26, 2020

By Perry West

Hurricane Laura caused flooding in several Caribbean territories over the weekend, killing at least 24 people and causing thousands to... Read more

Chen Guangcheng speaks at the Catholic University of America, Oct 9, 2019.

Who is Chen Guangcheng? Chinese human rights activist to speak at RNC

Aug 26, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

One of the featured speakers at the Republican National Convention on Aug. 26 will be Chen Guangcheng, a Chinese lawyer... Read more

Catholic leaders condemn Philippine bombings as ‘unconscionable’

Aug 26, 2020

Catholics responded to twin bombings on an island in the Philippines Monday with prayers and calls for peace.  Read more

Then-Bishop Mitchell Rozanski in St. Peter's Basilica during an ad limina visit, Nov. 7, 2019.

New St Louis archbishop encourages face-to-face evangelization

Aug 26, 2020

Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski was installed this week as the tenth Archbishop of St. Louis, on the feast day of the... Read more

A Pro-choice activist holds a sign in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC on June 27, 2016.

Boston priest claims Catholics can support ‘right to choose,’ archdiocese declines comment

Aug 26, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

In a statement to CNA, Msgr. Paul Garrity stated that he has considered himself “Pro-Life” since he was ordained a... Read more

Women suffragists picketing in front of the White house in 1917.

Maryland bishops praise suffragettes ‘fighting for the dignity of women’ 100 years ago

Aug 26, 2020

Giving women the right to vote was a “landmark achievement” worthy of celebration, the bishops of Maryland said in a... Read more

Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rai, the Maronite Patriarch, at the Vatican March 5, 2013.

Lebanese cardinal says international court could look at Beirut blast

Aug 26, 2020

The Maronite Catholic Patriarch of Antioch has said an international court may need to examine the circumstances that led to... Read more

Demonstrators sit in the street, in front of law enforcement, Aug. 25, 2020 in Kenosha, Wis. A third night of civil unrest occurred after the shooting of Jacob Blake.

Kenosha Catholics praying for peace after third night of violence

Aug 26, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Catholics in Kenosha, Wisconsin, are praying for peace after a third night of violence following the police shooting of Jacob... Read more

Abby Johnson speaks Aug 25 during the 2020 Republican National Convention.

Faith, life and justice issues take center stage at Republican National Convention

Aug 26, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Faith and social issues took center stage on night two of the Republican National Convention, as speakers said the Trump... Read more

Archbishop Oscar Cruz, pictured in Manila June 23, 2005.

Archbishop remembered as ‘courageous prophet’ after death from COVID-19

Aug 26, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Archbishop Oscar Cruz died early Wednesday from coronavirus complications. He is believed to be the 10th Catholic bishop to die... Read more

Pope Francis gives his general audience address in the library of the Apostolic Palace Aug. 26.

Pope Francis to resume general audiences with the public

Aug 26, 2020

Members of the public will be able to attend Pope Francis’ general audiences again from Sept. 2 after an almost six-month... Read more

Pope Francis gives his general audience address in the library of the Apostolic Palace Aug. 26.

Pope Francis: Catholics should combat ‘dismal’ economic inequality with hope

Aug 26, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Wednesday encouraged Catholics to work to address the injustice of wealth inequality and its effects in the world,... Read more

Ampleforth Abbey and College in North Yorkshire, England.

Vatican rules that Benedictine abbot should not return to his community

Aug 26, 2020

The Vatican has ruled that the abbot of Ampleforth Abbey in North Yorkshire, England, should not return to his community,... Read more