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‘There is sometimes a terrifying silence’ regarding abortions in Africa, priest says
Father Apollinaire Cibaka Cikongo of the Democratic Republic of Congo expressed concern about the “general silence” on abortion in Africa. Read more
Detroit Mass Mobs to return June 25 after three-year pandemic hiatus
The idea behind Mass Mobs is to invite people to attend Mass at historic churches, once-vital parishes whose attendance had... Read more
Pro-lifers celebrate Roe’s demise, push for nationwide protection for the unborn
Hundreds of pro-life supporters rallied at the Lincoln Memorial Saturday on the first anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning of... Read more
Pope Francis: Do not be afraid to suffer criticism or economic loss to be faithful to the Gospel
Pope Francis has urged Christians today not to fear persecution for being faithful to what the Church teaches. Read more
Pro-life atheist to convert to Catholicism: ‘There is a God-shaped hole in my heart’
Kristin Turner, a 21-year-old activist, is now an ardent pro-life advocate who recently announced her intention to join the Catholic... Read more
Virginia Catholic school student wins national cursive handwriting contest
Daisy Almaraz, a student at Sacred Heart Academy in Winchester, Virginia, says good cursive writing makes her writing “better understood.” Read more
Catholic churches are buying pre-owned pipe organs to enhance their liturgies
While in some parts of the country church organs are being removed, destroyed, or sold, in other places they are... Read more
Biden signs contraception, abortion executive order before Dobbs anniversary
The order is intended to increase access to contraceptives over the counter, reduce the cost of contraceptives, and increase access... Read more
Meet the archbishop-elect of Brussels, the capital of the European Union
Father Luc Terlinden, 54, has been named the archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels, considered the most important position in the Church in... Read more
Anti-‘Pride’ backlash can have legal consequences, 15 attorneys general tell Target CEO
The attorney generals said the company should be mindful of its obligations under their states’ anti-discrimination laws that protect gender... Read more
Roe’s repeal, 1 year later: Pro-lifers see significant challenges ahead
At the anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision overturning Roe v. Wade, pro-life leaders discuss the current landscape and... Read more
Pope Francis addresses artists, including creator of blasphemous crucifix photo
Pope Francis addressed approximately 200 prominent artists and other creative people from more than 30 countries in the Sistine Chapel... Read more
Abortion rates rise in England and Wales rise; pro-lifers declare ‘national tragedy’
The rise in the number of abortions comes alongside pressure to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales for any reason. Read more
Pope Francis sends heartfelt message to 17-year-old girl suffering from serious illness
“Edna, I received your letter; thank you! Thank you for your tenderness and thank you for the peace in your... Read more
NY pro-life sidewalk counselor to ask Supreme Court to consider clinic buffer zone case
Debra Vitagliano, a 64-year-old mother of three, brought the suit against Westchester County, New York. Read more
New report: More than 50% of people live in a country with serious religious persecution
The 2023 Religious Freedom in the World annual report reveals that 4 billion people live in nations where religious persecution... Read more
‘God Is Trans’ church no longer hosting ‘Pride Mass’ at gay monument, cites security concerns
St. Paul the Apostle in New York City told parishioners the National Parks Service decided the Stonewall monument would be... Read more
5 Things to know about Venerable Lucia dos Santos
The cause for sainthood of Sister Lucia dos Santos, one of the Fatima visionaries, was advanced by Pope Francis on... Read more
Pope Francis says poor health won’t keep him away from World Youth Day 2023
In a new video, Pope Francis held up a gray, WYD-branded backpack and said, “I’m ready! I already have everything... Read more
Pope Francis is sending Cardinal Krajewski to Ukraine on a humanitarian mission
This will be the cardinal’s sixth visit back to Ukraine, this time to bring aid to Kherson amid floods. Read more
