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Quebec cardinal says new claims of sexual assault are ‘defamatory’
Cardinal Marc Ouellet responded to the new allegations saying he intends to demonstrate his innocence in a court of law. Read more
Pope Francis meets with president of Cuba
The pope on Tuesday welcomed Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel to the Vatican, where the two spoke for 40 minutes. Read more
UK Christian mom wins appeal after being fired from school job for social media posts
Kristie Higgs shared the posts after learning that the school where she worked and where her child attended planned to... Read more
Four German bishops block funding for permanent synodal council
In a statement, the bishops said the controversial initiative goes against “the clear instruction of the pope” and would cause... Read more
Synod on Synodality document outlines discussion questions for October assembly
“Discernment” topics include women deacons, priestly celibacy, and greater decision-making by the “People of God.” Read more
German Synodal Council challenged ahead of key Berlin meeting
A prelate in the Diocese of Regensburg said the concept of synodality underlying the Synodal Way isn’t in line with... Read more
Missionary priest abducted in Nigeria’s Jos Archdiocese; security guard killed
Father Marcellus Nwaohuocha, a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, was kidnapped June 17. Read more
First reported synthetic human embryo sparks ethical concerns, creates questions
Cambridge University researchers developed the world’s first synthetic human embryo models using stem cells but without using an egg or... Read more
Thousands march in prayer procession protesting Dodgers honoring anti-Catholic drag group
As protestors gathered to pray outside of Dodger Stadium, inside the stadium the Dodgers honored the “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.” Read more
Pope calls National Eucharistic Congress ‘a significant moment in the life of the Church’
In an address to U.S. bishops at the Vatican, Pope Francis blessed a large monstrance that will be used during... Read more
Company announces ‘baby bonus’ for employees expecting or adopting a child
The CEO of PublicSq recently discussed the new decision to support families who work for the company. Read more
Nigerian bishop describes persecution and killings of Catholics: ‘It has become a daily occurrence’
“If we keep quiet a generation will be wiped out, the population will be wiped out,” Makurdi Bishop Wilfred Anagbe... Read more
Pope Francis names Cardinal Ghirlanda to succeed Cardinal Burke as Order of Malta patron
The Vatican announced June 19 that the 80-year-old Jesuit cardinal will take on the role as the “Cardinalis Patronus.” Read more
John Kerry meets Pope Francis at the Vatican for a fourth time
Pope Francis met with U.S. President Joe Biden’s climate envoy John Kerry at the Vatican on Monday. Read more
Pope Francis publishes apostolic letter on Blaise Pascal
Pope Francis published an apostolic letter on Monday praising the 17th-century mathematician Blaise Pascal as “a tireless seeker of truth.” Read more
Louisville archbishop issues statement to celebrate Father’s Day
Bishop Shelton J. Fabre’s words on the role of fathers in welcoming life is a reminder of the importance the... Read more
Pilgrims to walk 59 miles to England’s Our Lady of Walsingham shrine this summer
Known as “England’s Nazareth,” the popular shrine is located on the north coast of East Anglia and was established around... Read more
Pope Francis makes first public speech since hospitalization for abdominal surgery
The 86-year-old pope smiled and waved from the window of the Apostolic Palace as he gave thanks for prayers and... Read more
‘I received a miracle,’ says mother of baby baptized by Pope Francis at hospital in March
The story of a Peruvian immigrant family in Italy has come to light during the convalescence of Pope Francis at... Read more
Former Guantanamo Bay interrogator speaks about torture, conscience, and faith
Jennifer Bryson, a former lead interrogator at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, recently talked with EWTN News In Depth’s Colm... Read more
