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How St. Frances of Rome became the inspiration for ‘a blessing on cars’
Francesca Romana dreamed of becoming a nun but found sanctity in her vocation to marriage and for her service to... Read more
Iowa House passes bill to affirm personhood at moment of fertilization
The Iowa House of Representatives passed legislation that would recognize the personhood of unborn children at the moment of fertilization. Read more
Catholic Charities Chicago to cut 300 jobs amid transition away from government contracts
“Over the last decade, navigating the government services sector has grown more complex, and funding has not kept up with... Read more
Orthodox, Catholic representatives issue ‘challenging recommendation’ on interfaith marriage
The document recommends that the Orthodox Church recognize Catholic marriage and the Catholic Church take steps to recognize Orthodox remarriages. Read more
Court rules Christian nonprofit does not have to cover gender transition
“We are overjoyed our members will not have to choose between the biblically based employee benefits and quality health care... Read more
Bishop rules on supposed apparitions of Virgin Mary in Italy
After an investigation by a group of experts, an Italian bishop has decreed that the alleged apparitions in Trevignano Romano... Read more
Pope Francis appoints UCLA astrophysicist to Pontifical Academy of Sciences
Andrea Mia Ghez, recognized for her groundbreaking research on black holes, is one of only four women to have been... Read more
Irish voters mull constitutional amendments downgrading traditional family structure
Voters in Ireland went to the polls today to decide on whether or not to strip from the country’s constitution... Read more
Pope Francis: The heart of repentance is God’s ‘infinite love,’ ‘boundless mercy’
“Repentance is neither the fruit of self-analysis, nor of a psychic sense of guilt,” the pope said. Read more
‘God never tires of forgiving’: Pope Francis hears confessions at Roman parish
Choosing the theme “Walking in the New Life,” the pope stressed that the Lenten journey is a moment of interior... Read more
Biden promises legal abortion nationwide in State of the Union address
“If you, the American people, send me a Congress that supports the right to choose, I promise you I will... Read more
Connecticut latest state to consider ‘human composting’ amid Catholic opposition
The measure under consideration seeks to “authorize the natural organic reduction of human remains as a final disposition of such... Read more
Central American bishops to address migration crisis in Darien jungle
The meeting was convened by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and will take place in Panama City. Read more
Women are ‘builders of humanity,’ Pope Francis says in conference address
On the day before International Women’s Day, Pope Francis addressed participants of an international conference on Thursday at the Vatican. Read more
Pope Francis to clergy abuse commission: ‘Our commitment must not wane’
“I encourage you to move forward so that the Church will be, always and everywhere, a place where everyone can... Read more
Pope Francis: St. Thomas Aquinas is needed to answer today’s social challenges
Pope Francis reflected on the intellectual legacy of the “Angelic Doctor” in a letter to social scientists. Read more
Priests suspend YouTube program after making ‘comments in bad taste’ about Pope Francis
A group of priests have suspended “until further notice” their YouTube program following the controversy sparked by comments about Pope... Read more
The last prophecy of St. Thomas Aquinas before he died 750 years ago
St. Thomas Aquinas uttered a last prophecy and an emotional prayer before his departure to heaven. Read more
Alabama governor signs bill for IVF clinic immunity in deaths of human embryos
Although the deaths of human embryos are an integral part of the IVF industry, Gov. Kay Ivey claimed in a... Read more
Fake priest robs New York church of $900 in multistate impersonator scam
NYPD Crime Stoppers is offering a $3,500 reward for tips leading to the arrest of a man who impersonated a... Read more
