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US bill against Uyghur forced labor gets corporate lobbyist attention
After legislation aiming to counter forced labor in the Chinese province of Xinjiang saw success in the U.S. House of... Read more
Film chronicles life and legacy of Fr Patrick Peyton, 'The Rosary Priest'
The life of Fr. Patrick Peyton, an Irish-American priest who traveled the world hosting hundreds of rosary rallies and encouraging... Read more
How Catholics are carrying out prison ministry during the pandemic
As the pandemic has severely restricted gatherings and volunteer opportunities, Catholic dioceses throughout the United States and Canada have had... Read more
US cabinet departments adopt rule protecting organizations' religious freedom rights
Nine federal agencies announced Monday a new rule aimed at protecting the First Amendment rights of religiously-affiliated organizations. Read more
Black Christian ministers blast Georgia candidate for abortion support
A coalition of Black Christian ministers have criticized Georgia Senate candidate Raphael Warnock for his support for abortion. In addition... Read more
Abortion groups took in millions in federal coronavirus aid
Abortion clinics and lobbyists received millions of dollars in emergency small business loans during the pandemic, one pro-life group reports. Read more
Bishops of Angola dedicate country to St. Joseph, pray for peace
During a time of civil unrest, and taking a cue from Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Angola have dedicated... Read more
Papal envoy travels to Armenia in aftermath of 44-day war
A papal envoy traveled to Armenia last week to speak with civil and Christian leaders in the aftermath of the... Read more
Bishops in northeast Italy permit general absolution at Christmas due to pandemic
Catholic bishops in northeast Italy have said that the risk of illness amid the ongoing pandemic constitutes a grave necessity... Read more
Austrian Catholic leader deplores court ruling on assisted suicide
An Austrian Catholic archbishop expressed dismay after the country’s top court ruled that assisted suicide should no longer be a... Read more
Catholic US bishops approve use of COVID-19 vaccines with 'remote connection' to abortion
The United States bishops' conference has said that Catholics can take two of the three available COVID-19 vaccines, even though... Read more
Catholic bishops: No ‘stable and just peace’ 25 years after Dayton Accords
The Dayton Agreement, signed in Paris 25 years ago today, ended the Bosnian War but failed to create “a stable... Read more
How ought Catholics engage in politics?
As Catholics consider their engagement with the world, including politically, they should consider what kind of society should be built... Read more
Pope Francis: Christian joy is not easy, but with Jesus it is possible
Arriving at Christian joy is no cakewalk, but if we put Jesus at the center of our lives, it is... Read more
Is Christmas simply a re-imagining of ancient pagan celebrations?
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and, perhaps, to have one’s social media inundated with memes about Christmas being nothing... Read more
Biden makes further cabinet picks
President-elect Joe Biden made several Cabinet appointments this week, offering insight into the possible policy priorities of his administration, and areas... Read more
DC archdiocese sues over Christmas Mass restrictions
The Archdiocese of Washington is suing the District of Columbia over restrictions on public worship during the coronavirus pandemic. The... Read more
Vatican committed to net zero emissions by 2050, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis urged Saturday the adoption of a "climate of care," and said the Vatican City State is committed to... Read more
Pope Francis: Art which transmits truth and beauty gives joy
When truth and beauty are transmitted in art, it fills the heart with joy and hope, Pope Francis told a... Read more
Pope Francis: The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe points us to God
The Virgin Mary teaches us about God’s gift, abundance, and blessing, Pope Francis said Saturday on the Feast of Our... Read more
