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Irish Loreto sister receives honorary doctorate for work with girls in South Sudan crisis
St. Patrick’s Pontifical University has conferred an honorary doctorate to Sister Orla Treacy, whose work in South Sudan has transformed... Read more
Native American group loses religious freedom appeal at Supreme Court
A Native American group working to stop the destruction of a centuries-old religious ritual site has lost a last-ditch appeal... Read more
Brooklyn Diocese consolidates Latin Mass to 2 sites amid priest shortage
“The bishop is taking the initiative here and seeing the writing on the wall. He does want to provide the... Read more
High Court weighs free speech in Colorado’s law banning counseling on gender identity
The U.S. Supreme Court will rule whether Colorado’s law banning counseling on gender identity is legal. Read more
U.S. bishops: FDA approval of generic abortion drug is a ‘shocking inconsistency’
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug even as the administration is currently investigating the abortion drug for... Read more
Remains of St. Francis of Assisi to be publicly displayed for first time
The body of St. Francis will be moved from his tomb, located in the crypt, and placed at the foot... Read more
Virginia bishops warn of ‘extreme’ pro-abortion amendment ahead of gubernatorial election
A letter from Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge and Richmond Bishop Barry Knestout said the amendment would “allow virtually unlimited abortion... Read more
CNA explains: When can Catholic employers fire employees for not following the Church?
The dismissal of a New Jersey teacher from a Catholic school over her decision to be a surrogate has raised... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV recalls Palestinians killed since Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Addressing a group of journalists just outside his Castel Gandolfo residence, Villa Barberini, on Oct. 7, the pope said: “Two... Read more
Czech bishops welcome election results as anti-church coalition fails to enter Parliament
Czech Catholic bishops welcomed the results of the parliamentary elections on Oct. 3–4, which saw a populist party win the... Read more
Mother Cabrini Institute aims to change ‘mental pattern’ of associating immigrants with crime
A new institute at Pope Leo XIV’s undergraduate alma mater wants to change the “mental pattern” that associates immigrants with... Read more
UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV to make first international trip, to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV will visit Turkey and Lebanon in the first apostolic journey of his pontificate, to take place from... Read more
Vatican approves beatification cause of priest who pioneered monastic life in Korea
The Archdiocese of Seoul announced it has received authorization from the Vatican to initiate the beatification cause of the priest... Read more
Jerusalem churches face mounting tax pressures under Israel’s ‘Arnona’ property levy
The Vatican-Israel dispute over Church taxes in Jerusalem remains unresolved after 30 years. Read more
7 common myths and facts about the rosary
October is designated by the Catholic Church as the Month of the Rosary. Here are seven common myths and facts... Read more
Bishop Paprocki, others talk faith formation of Catholic lawyers at Ave Maria conference
“Law certainly follows values,” Bishop Thomas Paprocki said in a panel discussion at an Ave Maria School of Law conference... Read more
Members of Congress, USCIRF push to designate Nigeria as country of particular concern
Members of Congress and the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) are pushing to designate Nigeria as a country... Read more
Ceasefire deal, hostage release a ‘first step’ for peace, Latin patriarch says
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, called the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal brokered by the U.S. a “first step”... Read more
Pope Leo XIV joins Australian community in Rome for evening prayer
Pope Leo XIV joined the Australian community for evening prayer at Domus Australia Catholic Chapel in Rome on Monday. Read more
Man arrested outside of D.C. Catholic church allegedly possessed molotov cocktail
A man was charged with possession of a molotov cocktail Sunday outside of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle... Read more
