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Mexican bishops clarify: There is no ‘Mayan rite’
Mexico’s bishops have issued a statement clarifying that there is no such thing as an approved “Mayan rite” of the... Read more
Proposed amendments to Iraqi law undermine women’s dignity, human rights expert says
Iraqi Christians push for Personal Status Law amid controversial amendments related to child marriage, divorce rights, and child custody. Read more
On eve of UK assisted suicide vote, archbishop defends role of religion in public square
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, archbishop of Westminster, was asked to respond to remarks by Lord Falconer of Thoroton. Read more
What makes the religious so happy?
“Priestly happiness is one of the great secrets of our time,” said Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, a research associate professor. “And... Read more
Outgoing Australian ambassador notes growing momentum of women leadership in the Vatican
Australia’s ambassador to the Holy See, Chiara Porro, said she has seen a rise in the participation and promotion of... Read more
‘Intergenerational healing’ has no basis in Catholic doctrine, Spanish bishops affirm
The Spanish Bishops’ Conference has published a doctrinal note criticizing the practice of so-called “intergenerational healing” promoted by some priests. Read more
Meet 6 Black Catholics on the road to sainthood
November is National Black Catholic History Month in the United States, a time to honor the history, heritage, and contributions... Read more
10 saintly quotes to reflect on this Thanksgiving
The saints believed in giving thanks to God every day. In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, here are 10 quotes... Read more
Judge upholds Missouri’s ban on transgender surgeries and drugs for minors
The Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act also prohibits adults who identify as transgender from accessing transgender health care under... Read more
ACN report: North Koreans in contact with Christians are sent to prison
The report was published this month during Red Week and is an initiative by ACN to draw attention to religious... Read more
Texas AG petitions SCOTUS to uphold state law mandating age verification for porn sites
“Let me put this simply: These companies do not have a right to expose children to pornography,” Texas Attorney General... Read more
DeWine signs bill to keep males out of female locker rooms, bathrooms in Ohio schools
The new law requires that schools and colleges separate gender-specific facilities on the basis of biological sex rather than self-asserted... Read more
One of Europe’s most wanted arrested for murdering priest, injuring nun
According to a police statement posted Nov. 25 on their website, the man was arrested in Girona province in the... Read more
Virtually no aid has reached Gaza for over 40 days, CRS says
A nearly two-month blockage of supplies into parts of northern Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war is hampering the aid... Read more
Scientists and CEOs share big ideas at Vatican ethical innovation summit
This week's World Changers Ethical & Innovation Summit at the Vatican's Pontifical Lateran University showcased groundbreaking ideas for innovation in... Read more
Pontifical universities in Rome host conference on legacy of St. John Paul II
Twenty years into his pontificate, John Paul II released Fides et Ratio—”Faith and Reason”—on the Sept. 14 feast of the... Read more
U.S. Secretary Blinken meets Pope Francis: Vatican talks address Middle East and Ukraine
The State Department said discussions between Blinken and the pope focused on ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine... Read more
At general audience, Pope Francis pleads for Ukraine's children
“Think of the Ukrainian children and young people who suffer at this time without heating in a very harsh winter,”... Read more
Pope Francis announces Chinese translations for weekly audiences
“Next week, with Advent, the Chinese translation will also begin here publicly,” the pope said on Nov. 27 during his... Read more
9-year-old Alex follows example of Carlos Acutis, considers him a friend
The life of Carlo Acutis, who is set to be canonized next year as the first millennial saint, inspires people... Read more
