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Jesuits say they warned diocese that incardinated Rupnik had complaints against him
Father Marko Rupnik’s former superior in the Society of Jesus, Father Johan Verschueren, denied that the Jesuits facilitated the incardination... Read more
Update: Pope Francis to attend COP28 climate change conference in Dubai in December
Pope Francis said in a TV interview he will travel to the United Arab Emirates for the second time from... Read more
Nicaraguan bishop: Dictators say they love God while they believe they are gods
Exiled auxiliary bishop Silvio Báez said that “the dictators say they love God, while they themselves take his place believing... Read more
U.S. bishops: Biden administration’s proposed workplace guidance a ‘chill’ to free speech
The proposed guidance advises that sex-based harassment can include harassment based on a “woman’s reproductive decisions” or gender identity. Read more
Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage draws Traditional Latin Mass devotees to Rome
More than 1,000 pilgrims gathered in Rome for an annual three-day pilgrimage for those devoted to the Traditional Latin Mass... Read more
Texas school choice bill draws support from state Catholic conference
Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that he had reached an agreement with Texas House leadership on the school choice bill. Read more
Pro-abortion vandals target Ohio Catholic churches, schools before Issue 1 vote
One church was defaced with pro-abortion messages spray-painted on a window and more than a dozen other church properties had... Read more
Virginia Gov. Youngkin issues directive to combat antisemitism
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin this week issued a directive meant to combat what the Republican executive called “hatred, intolerance, and... Read more
Pope Francis calls for ‘paradigm shift’ in theology for world of today
Citing the need to deal with “profound cultural transformations,” the pope presented his dramatic vision for the future of Catholic... Read more
‘The Chosen’ Christmas special is a ‘beautiful experience,’ show’s creator says
On Nov. 1 the hit Christian series “The Chosen” released the trailer to its upcoming Christmas special, one that will... Read more
New Orleans Archdiocese to close 10% of parishes, merge others
This consolidation is the archdiocese's largest restructuring plan since the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Read more
On All Saints’ Day, Pope Francis says holiness is ‘a gift and a journey’
“Holiness is a gift of God, which we’ve received at baptism. And if we let it grow, it can completely... Read more
Hurricane Otis: Acapulco archbishop calls on faithful to help ‘our brothers in need’
Archbishop Leopoldo González González of Acapulco, Mexico, expressed his closeness to those affected by Hurricane Otis. Read more
Catholic Church in Ukraine facing extermination, bishops say
The bishops said that the Church in Ukraine could be facing severe repression and may once again be forced underground... Read more
UNICEF director warns of looming ‘catastrophe’ in Gaza as water supplies dwindle
The director warned this week of a looming humanitarian disaster in Gaza as clean drinking water supplies reportedly dwindle to... Read more
Kansas judge blocks several state pro-life laws ahead of 2024 trial
Pro-life advocates had predicted that the state’s abortion regulations would be struck down after the defeat of a pro-life ballot... Read more
Alleged victims of Rupnik have hopeful expectations of Pope Francis’ decision
The former religious sisters said they were “very surprised” by a statement from the Holy See that the statute of... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November
“Your prayer gives me strength and helps me to discern and to accompany the Church, listening to the Holy Spirit,”... Read more
Vatican agrees to review closures of two St. Louis parishes amid archdiocesan restructuring
Both parishes had been subsumed into others in recent months, creating new parish groupings. Read more
Hillbilly Thomists founding band member granted title of ‘master of sacred theology’
Father Thomas Joseph White has been awarded the title of master of sacred theology, an accolade that recognizes achievements of... Read more
