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Catholic missionaries, aid workers among victims of Ethiopian plane crash
Pope Francis is offering prayers for the 157 people killed in an Ethiopian Airlines plane crash Sunday, which include a... Read more
Bishops Bransfield, Bennett restricted from exercising ministry
Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore announced on Monday restrictions on the ministry of both retired West Virginia Bishop Michael Bransfield... Read more
Pope Francis: Martyred seminarians provide a witness for priests, bishops
Pope Francis said Sunday that the nine Spanish seminarian martyrs beatified this weekend provide a witness to priests and bishops... Read more
Pope Francis: Be bold in responding to the Lord's call
It takes courage and boldness to trust in God’s promises and follow the vocation he has set out for you,... Read more
Utah school apologizes after student forced to remove Lenten ashes
A school district in Utah has issued an apology after a fourth-grade student was told by a teacher that he... Read more
Kansas archdiocese responds after denying school admission to child of same sex-couple
A K-8 Catholic school in Kansas is defending its decision to deny admission to a kindergarten student who is the... Read more
NY senator who backed abortion law disinvited from Catholic group’s parade
Controversy over a New York abortion bill resulted in a rebuke for a state senator who has been disinvited from... Read more
Catholic aid group to set up kidney dialysis clinic in Guadalajara
In response to the growing number of patients with kidney conditions in Guadalajara, Mexico, the Catholic charitable agency Caritas is... Read more
Colorado Catholic Conference supports bill to repeal death penalty
As a measure to repeal Colorado’s death penalty passed a Senate committee this week, the Colorado Catholic Conference has expressed... Read more
With numbers booming, Dominican sisters expand to Texas
The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist had a problem. Read more
Bishop Barron: Proclaim the Gospel more boldly in times of crisis
Bishop Robert Barron said Thursday that rather than becoming hesitant in sharing the Gospel, the Catholic Church should proclaim the... Read more
French cardinal to resign after conviction for failing to report abuse
French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, archbishop of Lyon, was found guilty Thursday of failing to report to authorities the alleged sexual... Read more
Age verification to access online porn arriving in UK next month
Next month, the United Kingdom will roll out new online restrictions in an attempt to protect children under the age... Read more
Missouri discrimination cases could have far-reaching implications
The Missouri state Supreme Court issued two discrimination rulings last week related to sexual orientation and gender identity, both of... Read more
New bill could mean more scholarships for Catholic schools nationwide
A proposed federal tax credit-based scholarship program could provide a boost for parents who want to send their children to... Read more
First Ash Wednesday service held in Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament hosted a Blessing and Distribution of Ashes for the first time this year, with Archbishop Leo Cushley... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Alabama tornado victims
Pope Francis sent his prayers and condolences to Alabama Wednesday after devastating tornadoes over the weekend killed 23 people and... Read more
Minnesota Catholics promote 'integral human ecology' at state lobbying event
At a time when, to many Catholics, politics in America seem at odds with faith and morals, Catholics in Minnesota... Read more
Pope Francis: We need you, Jesus. Thy Kingdom Come
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Kingdom of God is the greatest force in the world, but it is humble,... Read more
Lenten fasting advice from the Pope who faced Attila the Hun
As Christians prepare to engage in the fasting and abstinence of Lent, they can find guidance in the words of... Read more
