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A pro-life pregnancy center in Hollywood, Florida, was defaced with pro-abortion graffiti over Memorial Day Weekend 2022.

Two Florida residents indicted for vandalizing pro-life pregnancy centers

Jan 25, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The indictments represent the first suspects known to have been arrested in attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers since a rash... Read more

Mark Houck and his wife, Ryan-Marie Houck, prior to entering the federal court house in Philadelphia on Jan. 25, 2023.

Pro-life leader and Catholic father of 7 Mark Houck goes to trial: an emotional first day

Jan 25, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The allegations relate to an incident that occurred at a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Philadelphia on Oct. 13, 2021. Read more

Cardinal Reinhard Marx and fellow bishops from Germany meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican, Nov. 17, 2022

Pope Francis decries German Synodal Way as ‘neither helpful nor serious’

Jan 25, 2023

By AC Wimmer

In an interview published Wednesday, Pope Francis decried the German Synodal Way as elitist and running the risk of bringing... Read more

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Japanese prime minister vows to take action on declining birthrate

Jan 25, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida recently warned that Japan’s birthrate — one of the lowest in the world — is... Read more

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Alabama governor adds another layer of protection to religious freedom

Jan 25, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

“As governor, I will always protect the rights of Alabamians and ensure they are free to exercise their beliefs as... Read more

A woman takes a closer look at the names of 11 people killed in a mass shooting written on crosses and displayed during a candlelight vigil in front of the City Hall in Monterey Park, California, on Jan. 24, 2023.

Pope Francis offers condolences for Monterey Park shooting

Jan 25, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The pope sent a telegram to L.A. Archbishop José Gomez on Jan. 25 expressing his sadness and assuring his spiritual... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations on Jan. 25, 2023, at the Vatican.

Ukrainian interfaith group’s efforts a ‘concrete testimony of peace,’ Pope Francis says

Jan 25, 2023

By Peter Pinedo

Pope Francis expressed his support for the group of leaders representing different churches and religious organizations in Ukraine. Read more

Father Marko Rupnik, SJ, in an interview with EWTN in 2020.

Pope Francis: ‘I had nothing to do’ with Father Marko Rupnik case

Jan 25, 2023

By Shannon Mullen, AC Wimmer

For the first time, Pope Francis has commented publicly about the scandal surrounding Jesuit artist Father Marko Rupnik. Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at his general audience in Paul VI Hall on Jan. 25, 2023.

Pope Francis unpacks Jesus’ good news: ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled’

Jan 25, 2023

By Zelda Caldwell

Pope Francis told Christians Wednesday that if they want to understand Jesus they should pay close attention to the “good... Read more

Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict embrace each other at the Vatican's Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, June 30, 2015.

‘I lost a dad’: Pope Francis speaks about losing Benedict XVI

Jan 25, 2023

By AC Wimmer

In an interview with the AP, Pope Francis spoke about his relationship with his predecessor, Benedict XVI. Read more

Pope Francis, seated in a wheelchair, greets a child during the pope's general audience at the Vatican on Jan. 25, 2023.

Pope Francis says intestinal problems have ‘returned’ but insists, ‘I’m in good health’

Jan 25, 2023

By Shannon Mullen

The 86-year-old pontiff discussed his health and possible retirement in a wide-ranging interview with the Associated Press published Jan. 25. Read more

Pope Francis speaking at the general audience at the Vatican, Dec. 21, 2022.

‘Being homosexual is not a crime,’ Pope Francis reiterates in new interview

Jan 25, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The interview with the Associated Press covered a wide range of topics, including laws that criminalize homosexuality and sodomy. Read more

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Church in Bolivia denounces ‘perverted curriculum’ with gender ideology for children

Jan 24, 2023

By CNA Staff

Father Pedro Flores pointed out that the content, which will be taught to children under 6, “is a perverted curriculum,... Read more

Father Fidelis Moscinski (lower left, standing behind the cross), a well-known pro-life activist and priest of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR) is seen during a tense standoff between pro-life and pro-abortion demonstrators in Lower Manhattan on July 2, 2022. The pro-life marchers were trying to reach a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic where they planned to hold a prayer vigil, and the pro-abortion demonstrators were trying to block their path.

Priest found guilty of blocking entrance to abortion clinic, faces prison time

Jan 24, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

“The defendant attempted to prevent women from accessing their legal right to vital reproductive and pregnancy services,” United States Attorney... Read more

A woman attends a rally for Mark Houck outside the James A. Byrne United States Courthouse in Philadelphia on Jan. 24, 2023, while holding a sign that says “Justice for Mark Houck!”

Trial of Mark Houck, pro-life advocate, begins with night of prayer

Jan 24, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

A crowd of about 50 supporters gathered in front of the federal courthouse in Philadelphia on Tuesday, one day before... Read more

Father James Martin, SJ.

Spanish priest calls out Father James Martin for his ‘poisoned doctrine’ on homosexuality

Jan 24, 2023

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Father Francisco José Delgado said that “Martin, an American Jesuit, has the habit of speaking out on social media in... Read more

Pope Francis prays in front of a crucifix during his general audience on Oct. 26, 2022.

Millions still suffer from leprosy. Here’s Pope Francis’ message about it

Jan 24, 2023

By Katie Yoder

“We cannot forget these brothers and sisters of ours,” the pontiff said in a message to the Second Symposium on... Read more

FBI agents arrive at a farm on Jan. 24, 2023, where a mass shooting occurred in Half Moon Bay, California, the day before. Seven people were killed at two separate farm locations that were only a few miles apart. The suspect, Chunli Zhao, was taken into custody a few hours later without incident.

‘Never take human life for granted,’ Archbishop Cordileone says after second mass shooting

Jan 24, 2023

By Tina Dennelly

In the wake of yet another mass shooting in California, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone released a statement Monday reminding people of... Read more

St. James Cathedral, Seattle.

Seattle archdiocese says parishes must merge due to decline in number of Catholics 

Jan 24, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

“With all of the changes that we’re facing today — globally, culturally and within the Church — it’s very clear... Read more

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen speaks during a press conference at the presidential office in Taipei on Dec. 27, 2022.

Taiwan president writes to Pope Francis about ‘preserving regional security’ with China

Jan 24, 2023

By Courtney Mares

“The war that erupted between Russia and Ukraine last February has brought home to humanity just how valuable peace is,”... Read more