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Colombian bishops call for day of prayer for peace, reconciliation in violence-torn country
The Colombian Bishops’ Conference has called on all Catholics to join the Day of the Holy Cross on May 3... Read more
Pro-life roundup: Here’s what happened with abortion at the state level this week
Here’s a look at what’s happening in the states with abortion-related legislation and policies. Read more
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem takes possession of Rome titular church after delays due to war
The ceremony at St. Onuphrius, the titular church of the papal order of the Holy Sepulchre, was scheduled for April... Read more
Archdiocese of Baltimore concludes traumatic ‘listening sessions’ around restructuring plan
Hundreds of Catholic residents of Baltimore packed the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen Tuesday evening to give their reactions to... Read more
Archdiocese of New Orleans suspected of child sex trafficking, warrant shows
The affidavit requesting the warrant alleges that multiple victims claim they were transported to parishes and out of state, where... Read more
Here are the countries that rank worst in the world in religious freedom
Among the countries topping USCIRF’s list of the world’s most egregious religious freedom violators are Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, and India. Read more
Hispanic Eucharistic Convention leads thousands to renewed faith in the Real Presence
In an environment filled with joy and hope, thousands of people met at the Gaylord of the Rockies Convention Center... Read more
Orthodox rabbis in Jerusalem call on Jews to stand against spitting at Christians
Several posters and pamphlets appeared in the streets of the Old City calling on the public to avoid harassment toward... Read more
Supreme Court turns down porn group’s plea to block Texas age-verification law
The court denied a request from the Free Speech Coalition, which includes a porn trade association and several pornography creators,... Read more
Pope Francis: We need to ‘welcome God into our daily lives’ and pray for ‘real peace’
On Wednesday, Pope Francis addressed an international audience in the Paul VI Hall and reiterated the importance of faith in... Read more
Virginia Catholic bishops urge Gov. Youngkin to veto contraception mandate bills
Both Roman Catholic dioceses in Virginia are urging Gov. Glenn Youngkin to veto bills that would establish a “right to... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May is for the formation of men and women religious and for... Read more
Kansas Legislature enacts four pro-life bills over governor’s vetoes
Supporters put together the necessary two-thirds majorities to override the vetoes of Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat who supports legal... Read more
Hong Kong criticizes U.S. bill to rename street in honor of imprisoned human rights defender
U.S. Reps. Chris Smith and Tom Suozzi proposed the bill last week to honor 75-year-old Jimmy Lai, who has been... Read more
Chaplains in public schools? Florida’s Catholic bishops ‘pleased’ by new law
Florida’s bishops are welcoming a new law that allows public schools in the state to have volunteer chaplains. Read more
Coast Guard chaplain reassigned after failure to report on sexual misconduct case
Capt. (Father) Daniel Mode, who remains a priest in good standing, has been reassigned to an “administrative position” in the... Read more
19-year-old Catholic woman dies attempting to flee Gaza with her mother
The tragic death of Lara Al-Sayegh highlights the suffering of Gaza’s dwindling Christian minority. Read more
Armed New York resident arrested in St. Peter’s in Rome was on ‘Most Wanted’ list
Moises Tejada, 54, is on the Most Wanted Fugitives list of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community... Read more
Bishops: New Biden HHS Obamacare rule advances ‘ideological view of sex’
The change means that any insurer or physician receiving federal financial assistance must cover or provide sex-reassignment surgeries and therapies. Read more
Pope Francis to Regnum Christi: May the Spirit help you to make ‘mystery of Christ’ present
On the occasion of its first general convention taking place in Rome this week, Pope Francis has addressed a message... Read more
