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Pope Francis: What would happen if we prayed more and complained less?
Pope Francis invited the faithful to ask the Lord for “the grace to know how to pray for one another.” Read more
Religious sister speaks to 6,000 at National Eucharistic Congress about mental health
Sister Josephine Garrett’s breakout session on mental health attracted en estimated 6,000 people at the National Eucharistic Congress. Read more
John Michael Talbot’s latest album ‘Late Have I Loved You’ inspired by near-death experience
The singer-songwriter says a powerful near-death experience in 2017 changed his life and inspired his new album. Read more
Venezuela election crisis prompts outcry by Church leaders, governments around the world
The Venezuelan government is facing increasing pressure to conduct a transparent recount of its July 28 presidential election. Read more
Pregnancy center sues California attorney general for ‘attack’ on free exercise of religion
Here’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week. Read more
Pope Francis acknowledges conference for ‘LGBT Catholics’
Pope Francis this week said he is “united in prayer” with those participating in a conference for Catholics who identify... Read more
British appeals court overturns lower court that forbade lifesaving care to teen
Britain’s Court of Appeal overturned an earlier court ruling that declared Sudiksha Thirumalesh, 19, lacked the mental capacity to make... Read more
All-boys, scholarship-funded Jesuit Catholic school to open in Cincinnati
With the help of state scholarships and private donors, Xavier Jesuit Academy will open this August, reviving a building that... Read more
‘Faith is not a game’: Pro-life association denounces indoctrination at Olympics
In the wake of the July 26 parody of the Last Supper led by a drag queen, an Italian pro-life... Read more
California bishops urge officials to place homeless in mental health, housing programs
“The greatest travesty would be for those whose camps are removed to be then left in this hot climate without... Read more
Bill to expand child tax credit to $2,000 fails in Senate
The measure would increase the IRS child tax credit from the current amount of $1,600 to $2,000 per child in... Read more
Cardinal Müller rejects ‘financial improprieties’ allegation
Cardinal Gerhard Müller dismissed claims of mishandled funds and improper cash holdings as “cheap tabloid literature.” Read more
Pope Francis establishes new diocese in Angola, appoints its first bishop
Pope Francis has established a new diocese in Angloa — the Diocese of Ganda — and appointed Bishop Estêvão Binga... Read more
Disabled Texas woman will not be denied food and water — for now — after judge’s order
Margaret “Margo” Naranjo, 28, suffered severe brain damage in a 2020 car accident. Read more
Catholic bishops around the world demand IOC formal apology for ‘blasphemous’ Olympic opening
Global cardinals and bishops decried the “grotesque” depiction of the Last Supper at the Games’ opening ceremony, calling for repudiation... Read more
Cardinal Koch shares considerations for next conclave, pope, ecumenism
Cardinal Kurt Koch said in a recent interview that a conclave “is not a political thing, but a prayer” and... Read more
Vatican says five Holy Doors will be opened during 2025 Jubilee, including at a prison
The Jubilee of Hope will take place from Dec. 24, 2024 — Christmas Eve — to Jan. 6, 2026, the... Read more
Catholic charities unite to meet prisoner hospice needs
With a contribution of $15,000, Catholic Charities has provided the financial groundwork for Dismas and Journey Home to meet the... Read more
Boxer with male chromosomes defeats woman boxer in 46-second Olympic fight
An Algerian boxer with male chromosomes defeated an Italian woman boxer in an Olympics boxing match on Thursday after landing... Read more
Rupnik’s former studio: His art is being subjected to ‘cancel culture’
The art institute founded by disgraced former Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik is saying Rupnik’s art is being subjected to “cancel... Read more
