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Pope Francis speaks in the Vatican's synod hall, Oct. 7, 2019.

Pope asks for focus on 'diagnosis' of Amazon synod report; warns against ‘elite Christians’ focusing on the ‘little things’

Oct 26, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

In his closing remarks for the Amazon synod Saturday, Pope Francis urged the media not to give undue attention to... Read more

Cathedral Basilica of Notre Dame in Quebec City.

Relics of Canadian saints stolen from Quebec City's Cathedral

Oct 25, 2019

By Mary Farrow

The Cathedral Basilica of Notre Dame in Quebec is working to replace relics of Canadian saints that were stolen after... Read more

Left: Amazonian figure.

Pope Francis apologizes that Amazon synod 'Pachamama' was thrown into Tiber River

Oct 25, 2019

After controversial statues were thrown into Rome’s Tiber River, Pope Francis has issued an apology during Friday’s afternoon session of... Read more

Bishop Evaristo Pascoal Spengler, OFM.

‘A path is open for the ordination of women’ synod bishop claims 

Oct 25, 2019

By Ed Condon

A Brazilian bishop has called for the ordination of women to the diaconate for service in the Amazon region. The... Read more

Mexican police in Ciudad Juarez.

Family is key to break Mexico’s cycle of violence, priest says

Oct 24, 2019

As violence continues to plague parts of Mexico, one priest in the country stressed the importance of strong families in... Read more

Archbishop Charles Thompson of Indianapolis. Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

Archdiocese of Indianapolis faces new lawsuit over same-sex marriage school policy

Oct 24, 2019

An Indiana guidance counselor has filed a lawsuit against an Indianapolis Catholic school which placed her on administrative leave after... Read more

Exemptions for rape, incest removed from South Carolina abortion bill

Oct 24, 2019

A senate subcommittee in South Carolina has removed two exemptions from a fetal heartbeat bill, which would ban abortions after... Read more

Construction begins on Baltimore’s first new Catholic school in over 50 years

Oct 24, 2019

Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore and other leaders from the city broke ground on October 23 for the first new... Read more

Fr. Geoff Drew.

Prosecutor issued verbal warning to Cincinnati archdiocese about priest facing rape charges

Oct 24, 2019

A county prosecutor in Ohio walked back comments about a warning he issued to the Cincinnati archdiocese concerning a priest... Read more

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver gives a catechesis session during World Youth Day in Rio July 25, 2013.

Aquila: Report on Colorado sexual abuse calls Church to vigilance and holiness

Oct 24, 2019

After the release of a report on sexual abuse in Colorado’s Catholic dioceses, the Archbishop of Denver said that the... Read more

Hearing warns of increasing attacks on holy sites, houses of worship

Oct 24, 2019

The protection of holy sites and houses of worship was the subject of a recent hearing held by the U.S.... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica.

Hospital loan and Papal Foundation controversy land Vatican bank in regulatory spotlight

Oct 24, 2019

By Ed Condon

The head of the Vatican's central bank appeared to admit this week to a transaction that could be a violation... Read more

Eileen O'Connor. Public domain.

Canonization cause opens for Australian woman who was a ‘champion’ of human dignity 

Oct 23, 2019

By Mary Farrow

On Wednesday, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP of Sydney announced the opening of the cause of canonization for Eileen O’Connor, a... Read more

People attend a flash mob singing event outside Chungking Mansions in Tsim Sha Tsui district in Hong Kong on October 23, 2019.

As Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill, Catholic leaders call for inquiry into police tactics

Oct 23, 2019

By Jonah McKeown

Amid continued controversy surrounding large-scale political protests in Hong Kong, and fears of a crackdown by the Communist Chinese government,... Read more

Little Sisters of the Poor outside the Supreme Court where oral arguments were heard on March 23, 2016 in the Zubik v. Burwell case.

Appeals court rules against Little Sisters' exemption from HHS mandate

Oct 23, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Attorneys for the Little Sisters of the Poor reiterated their call for the U.S. Supreme Court to step in after... Read more

Pope Francis speaks at the general audience Oct. 23, 2019.

Pope Francis: Synodality brought pagans to 'reject idolatry'

Oct 23, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis said Wednesday that the first Christian evangelization of the pagans opened up “a very lively controversy” as the... Read more

James Dailey.

Florida bishops ask governor to stay planned execution

Oct 22, 2019

The Catholic bishops of Florida have called on Governor Ron DeSantis to halt the scheduled execution of James Dailey, who is... Read more

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks in Nashville, Oct. 11, 2019.

Pompeo highlights religious freedom, pro-life goals as among US priorities 

Oct 22, 2019

By Matt Hadro

The U.S. Secretary of State listed promoting international religious freedom and fighting abortion as among U.S. foreign policy priorities in... Read more

Pope St. John Paul II in 1979.

Polish bishops call for John Paul II to be named a doctor of the Church

Oct 22, 2019

The Polish Bishops’ Conference has asked Pope Francis to name St. John Paul II a patron of Europe and doctor... Read more

United States Capitol Building - Washington DC. Via Shutterstock

Letter urges Congress to guard pro-life protections in foreign spending

Oct 22, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

A coalition of pro-life leaders has sent a letter calling on federal lawmakers to oppose an amendment to a foreign... Read more