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Tucson diocese to suspend indoor Masses for a month due to COVID-19
The Diocese of Tucson, Arizona announced new COVID-19 protocols that will require closing all churches for regular public indoor Masses... Read more
Mexican bakers replace Christ child with Baby Yoda in king cake for Epiphany
Several bakeries in Mexico decided to replace the Christ child with Baby Yoda in king cakes for Epiphany, causing controversy. Read more
After abuse accusation, Fr. Michael Pfleger says he's 'devastated, hurt, angry'
Father Michael Pfleger, an outspoken activist Chicago priest, has issued a short response after the Archdiocese of Chicago announced it... Read more
What pro-lifers are looking to accomplish in 2021
In 2021, pro-lifers will be looking to preserve certain federal policies, while going on offense in the states to enact... Read more
Scaled-down Three Kings parades held in Poland due to coronavirus pandemic
An estimated 2,500 Three Kings parades took place in Poland on Wednesday amid tight coronavirus restrictions. Read more
Pope Francis calls for peace in Central African Republic after disputed election
Pope Francis called Wednesday for peace in the Central African Republic following a disputed election. Read more
Pope Francis at Epiphany Mass: ‘If we do not worship God, we will worship idols’
As he celebrated Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Wednesday, Pope Francis urged Catholics to devote... Read more
The College of Cardinals in 2021: Who could vote in a future papal conclave
As of the first month of 2021, the College of Cardinals is composed of 229 members, 128 of whom are... Read more
As LA County limits emergency care amid COVID surge, ethicists weigh in
Los Angeles County has announced it is limiting non-COVID emergency care, due to hospitals having reached a “point of crisis”... Read more
Father Michael Pfleger, activist Chicago priest, faces claim of abusing minor
The outspoken activist Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger faces an allegation that he sexually abused a minor over 40 years... Read more
North Dakota concludes investigation of clerical sex abuse
An 18-month-long investigation into child sexual abuse in North Dakota’s two dioceses has concluded, the state’s attorney general announced Monday. Read more
Abortion advocates push for big changes in 2021 under Biden administration
Looking ahead at 2021, abortion advocates are hoping the incoming presidential administration will bring policy changes and new personnel who... Read more
Philippine Catholics lament police killings of indigenous people during arrest
Catholic and human rights groups have condemned the killing of nine indigenous group leaders, who were shot as authorities arrested... Read more
Births of babies with Down syndrome in Europe fall sharply amid increased prenatal testing
The number of babies with Down syndrome who were born in Europe fell by half between 2011 and 2015— confirming... Read more
Central African Republic rebels seize Bangassou, bishop reports
The Central African Republic city of Bangassou has been captured by rebels aligned with an ex-president, Bishop Juan José Aguirre... Read more
Lebanese cardinal urges leaders to help country avoid ‘total collapse’
Lebanon’s Maronite patriarch has said that the country could be facing “the risk of total collapse” amid a deepening economic and... Read more
Scotland's bishops protest against closure of churches amid new lockdown
The Scottish Catholic bishops have protested the closing of churches as part of Scotland’s newest coronavirus lockdown. Read more
Croatia's Catholic bishops give $1 million in relief to earthquake victims
The Croatian bishops’ conference is donating over $1 million in emergency aid to victims of the country’s December earthquake. Read more
Catholic bishop in Iceland appeals for lifting of 10-person Mass limit
Iceland’s only Catholic bishop has called on the government to lift the country’s 10-person limit on Mass attendance, arguing that... Read more
Pontifical university patents beer giving drinkers taste of the Middle Ages
A pontifical university in Poland is patenting a beer that will give drinkers a taste of the Middle Ages. Read more
