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Pro-lifers rally in London amid consideration of abortion amendments
Pro-life people rallied May 15 outside the Houses of Parliament in London to protest a set of amendments that would... Read more
Vatican overturns own decision on seminary dean
The Vatican now approved the appointment of Father Martin M. Lintner, OSM, as a new dean at a seminary in... Read more
Peru’s government considers transexualism a mental health problem: what you need to know
The government of Peru has published a supreme decree in which “transsexualism” and “gender identity disorder” are considered “mental health... Read more
New norms give Vatican greater say on alleged apparitions
The Vatican’s doctrinal office is centralizing its authority over the investigation of alleged Marian apparitions and other religious phenomena under... Read more
Catholic pilgrimages in the United States: a new renaissance?
This weekend, the longest Catholic pilgrimages ever organized in the United States — possibly the world — will commence on... Read more
Harrison Butker supported by Kansas City bishop, prominent Catholics amid speech backlash
Butker, 28, who has been outspoken about his Catholic faith during his career, received backlash for sharing his views on... Read more
California teacher fired for religious beliefs gets six-figure payout in court
After refusing to comply with a preferred pronoun rule, Jessica Tapia was fired by the Jurupa Unified School District from... Read more
Pope Francis says conservative critics have a ‘suicidal attitude’
The full interview, conducted April 24, will air as part of “60 Minutes” on May 19 from 7-8 p.m. ET... Read more
Pope Francis: Young people ‘can break the chains of antagonism’ between Catholics, Orthodox
Pope Francis has placed in young people his hope that Catholics and Orthodox may be “united in diversity” and “break... Read more
Thomas Aquinas College goes off the grid with green power plan
The Catholic college launched an energy program that has nearly eliminated the college’s carbon footprint while saving $600,000 a year. Read more
Pro-lifers imprisoned under FACE Act speak out
Joan Andrews Bell, a 76-year-old Catholic, shared a statement in which she vowed to continue advocating for the unborn and... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa visits Gaza in show of support, solidarity with ‘suffering population’
Pizzaballa “entered Gaza and reached the Parish of the Holy Family for a pastoral visit,” said a press release issued... Read more
Slovak bishops call for peace after assassination attempt on prime minister
Following the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico on Wednesday, Slovakian bishops have called for peace and unity. Read more
Court says Maryland parents have no right to opt out of LGBTQ curriculum
The appeals court on Wednesday held, in a divided 2-1 ruling, that the plaintiffs “have not shown a cognizable burden”... Read more
Lawmakers renew calls to repeal the FACE Act
Lawmakers are claiming that the FACE Act, which was used to convict and sentence the pro-life activists, is being abused... Read more
Italian actor Roberto Benigni to join Pope Francis for World Children’s Day
On the second day of the event, Benigni, best known for his Oscar-winning film “Life Is Beautiful,” will give a... Read more
Chiara Corbella’s beatification cause to take a step forward in June
The Diocese of Rome announced Wednesday that it will hold the closing session of the diocesan phase of her cause... Read more
Hallow Summit strives to ‘facilitate an encounter with the Lord’
The popular Catholic prayer and meditation app Hallow recently announced its third annual Hallow Summit will take place in Steubenville,... Read more
Beacon of faith: Lebanese town builds giant floating rosary at sea
On the feast of Our Lady of the Seas, Joe Abdel Sater, a swimming instructor in the seaside town of... Read more
Elderly pro-life activist sentenced to over two years in prison under FACE Act
Joan Andrews Bell, a 76-year-old Catholic, and three other pro-life activists were sentenced to prison Wednesday. Read more
