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Charges dropped, for now, against woman arrested for praying silently outside UK abortion clinic
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce says the charges still could be revived, leaving her in an ambitious legal situation. Read more
Cardinal Zen and Jimmy Lai among Hong Kongers nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
A bipartisan congressional commission chaired by Rep. Chris Smith announced Thursday the nomination of six Hong Kongers for their efforts... Read more
The Satanic Temple to open free abortion clinic in New Mexico
The political activist group known for protesting religious symbolism in public spaces announced it will offer prescriptions for drugs that... Read more
Senate bill would expand restrictions on foreign aid for abortions
The bill, known as the American Values Act, would clarify existing prohibitions on foreign aid for abortions. Read more
‘No more bloodshed,’ Pope Francis begs South Sudan’s leaders
On the first day of his peace pilgrimage, Pope Francis begged the leaders of South Sudan to work together to... Read more
Youth walk 9 days and 250 miles across South Sudan to see Pope Francis
The peace pilgrimage, an initiative of the Diocese of Rumbek in central South Sudan, began from Holy Family Cathedral on... Read more
Pope Francis lands in South Sudan, fulfilling yearslong dream of visit to war-torn country
The pope has called his Feb. 3-5 visit to Juba, South Sudan’s capital, a “pilgrimage of peace.” Read more
Pope Francis: Congolese Catholics are ‘a lung’ for the universal Church
“Thank you, because you are a lung that helps the universal Church breathe!” Pope Francis said at his final meeting... Read more
Thousands mourn Cardinal Pell at Sydney funeral: ‘Be not afraid’ was his motto
Civic leaders, friends, and members of Cardinal George Pell’s family remembered the Australian cardinal’s dedication to the Church. Read more
20 attorneys general warn CVS, Walgreens against abortion pills in their states
The letter states that companies must “keep apprised not only of federal law but also of the laws of the... Read more
American tourist desecrates statue of Christ in Catholic church in Jerusalem
The attack occurred at the Church of the Flagellation located on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, the route that Christ... Read more
Bishop Barron says Minnesota’s new abortion law is ‘the worst kind of barbarism’
“I want to share with you my anger, my frustration over this terrible law that was just signed by the... Read more
Pope Francis on World Day for Consecrated Life: Religious have ‘special role’ in the Church
Pope Francis’ message was read at the beginning of a Mass for consecrated men and women in Rome’s St. Mary... Read more
Religious freedom ‘under assault’ across the world, leaders testify at summit
Faith leaders from across the world gathered in Washington, D.C., at the International Religious Freedom Summit this week. Read more
Pope Francis to priests in Congo: Bring people Jesus, who ‘heals the wounds of every heart’
Speaking in Our Lady of Congo Cathedral in Kinshasa on Feb. 2, the pope encouraged priests and religious to continue... Read more
Pope Francis kissed his feet. Who is the cowboy-hat-wearing president of South Sudan?
At a Vatican retreat in 2019, Pope Francis kissed the feet of President Salva Kiir — and those of his... Read more
Smithsonian staff kick out Catholic students for wearing pro-life hats
Twelve students from Our Lady of the Rosary School in Greenville, South Carolina, visited the Air and Space Museum after... Read more
Pope Francis to Congolese youth: Prayer is your secret weapon for peace
Pope Francis interacted with an enthusiastic crowd of about 65,000 young people and adults, some of whom traveled days to... Read more
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Head of U.S. bishops’ conference contradicts Biden’s claims about taxpayer-funded abortions
President Biden asserted this week that neither the pope nor all Catholic bishops oppose public funding for abortion in the... Read more
Costa Rican priest shares his journey from intelligence agent to the Catholic priesthood
“I can openly say that nothing I gained before compares to what God has given me in this ministry,” said... Read more
