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Pope Francis: True devotion to Mary always ‘points to Jesus’
“Mary is always the mother that brings us to Jesus,” the Holy Father said. “Mary does not only point to... Read more
Pope Francis urges ‘human-centered’ approach to ‘climate finance’ at UN COP29 summit
Pope Francis warned that both foreign debt and ecological debt are “mortgaging the future” of nations. Read more
6 Latin American bishops share their favorite saints and how they inspired their ministry
Six Latin American bishops reveal their favorite saints, sharing how they have been influenced by them and aided by them... Read more
Catholic woman awarded $12.7 million in religious discrimination lawsuit over COVID vaccine
In her religious excemption request, Lisa Domski wrote that taking the vaccine “would be a terrible sin and distance my... Read more
In midst of island’s travails, Cuba’s bishops elect new leadership
The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba met in Havana Nov. 4–7 for its 164th Ordinary Assembly and chose new... Read more
Bishops elect new treasurer, committee chairs at Baltimore meeting
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis was elected the next treasurer of the United States Conference of Catholic... Read more
U.S. bishops will speak out ‘loudly’ if Trump’s mass deportation rhetoric becomes reality
USCCB leadership also addressed the potential pro-life opportunities and challenges of the incoming Trump administration. Read more
U.S. nuncio: Bishops must foster missionary zeal
Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Holy See’s U.S. ambassador, delivered his remarks Nov. 12 at the opening of the bishops’ annual... Read more
Archbishop Broglio calls bishops to insist on human dignity, aid migrants after election
“As the successors of the apostles and vicars of Christ in our dioceses, we never backpedal or renounce the clear... Read more
Report: Hundreds of Canadian euthanasia violations not reported to police
Alexander Raikin wrote that since 2018 “euthanasia regulators” in Ontario have identified over 400 “issues with compliance” with the country’s... Read more
Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over handling of abuse cases
Though not accused of abuse himself, Archbishop Justin Welby was criticized for his response to a number of abuse cases... Read more
Pope Francis to have Sunday lunch with 1,300 guests on World Day of the Poor
This year’s lunch, organized by the Dicastery for the Service of Charity in collaboration with the Italian Red Cross, will... Read more
Installation of new bishop in England deferred for a second time
For the second time in less than a year, the installation of a bishop has been deferred in the Diocese... Read more
Pope Francis moves part of Vatican library and archive to Rome seminary
The pope declared that part of the archives and library be moved to a building on extraterritorial Vatican property at... Read more
International Catholic professional formation program grows in DC
The Washington, D.C.-based Catholic young professional formation programs of the In Altum Foundation reached the milestone of 1,000 graduates this... Read more
Group launches quinceañera program designed to form young Catholic women
“Quinceañera Created for God: Creada para Dios” is a new bilingual formation program that is designed to prepare young women... Read more
U.S. Latino Catholic family receives award for exemplary faith and service
The family of José and Lupe Jiménez was recently awarded the Iskali Inspired Award, which honors those whose life and... Read more
Film tells story of Michelle Duppong, FOCUS missionary who ‘evangelized through friendship’
“Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story” is being released for one day only in theaters nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Read more
California parish serves as refuge amid damaging wildfire
The blaze, dubbed the Mountain Fire, erupted last week amid high winds and dry, fire-prone conditions. Read more
Knights of Columbus surpasses $100 million in support for seminarians, religious vocations
The Knights of Columbus provides aid to seminarians and entrants into religious life so they can continue to discern their... Read more
