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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
Argentina lawmakers pass abortion bill amid pressure from activists
The lower house of Argentina’s legislature has passed a bill that would legalize abortion-on-demand up to 14 weeks in pregnancy,... Read more
St. John Paul II: 1,700 professors respond to ‘wave of accusations’ against Polish pope
Hundreds of Polish professors have signed an appeal defending St. John Paul II following criticism in the wake of the... Read more
US Supreme Court: government agents violating religious liberty liable for monetary damages
Three Muslims who claim the FBI wrongly pressured them into becoming informants on Muslim communities may seek monetary damages as... Read more
Mexico City archbishop supports pope's remarks on civil unions
Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes of Mexico City has said he agrees with Pope Francis’ comments on same-sex civil unions, made... Read more
Vatican upholds bishop over reception of Communion on tongue
The secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship wrote to a petitioner last month rejecting their appeal against the Bishop... Read more
Why in-person worship matters
After Virginia’s governor appeared to suggest that church attendance is immaterial to the act of worship, one theologian says that... Read more
Vatican diplomat: COVID-19 vaccines must be accessible to all
A Vatican diplomat has called for a coordinated rollout of COVID-19 vaccines which ensures that the poor are not left... Read more
Catholic Church in Poland records 1.3% fall in Sunday Mass attendance in 2019
The number of people attending Sunday Mass in Poland fell by 1.3% in 2019 compared to the previous year, according... Read more
This year’s Vatican Christmas tree has ornaments handmade by the homeless
Reaching a height of nearly 100 feet, the Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square this year is adorned with handcrafted... Read more
Democratic congresswoman introduces abortion survivors' bill
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard introduced two bills on Thursday aimed at protecting babies who survive abortions and preventing male athletes from competing... Read more
German cardinal asks Pope Francis to review his handling of abuse case
A German cardinal announced Friday that he would ask Pope Francis to review his handling of a clerical abuse case. Read more
Spain’s Catholic bishops: Fast and pray against legalization of euthanasia
The Catholic bishops of Spain called Thursday for a day of fasting and prayer ahead of the expected approval of a... Read more
Pope Francis offers support to beleaguered Christians of Syria and Iraq
Pope Francis urged Catholic charities Thursday to continue supporting embattled Christian minorities in Syria and Iraq. Read more
Belgium allows 15 people at Mass in ‘slight easing’ of public worship ban
The government of Belgium has agreed to ease restrictions on Mass celebrated with the public beginning Dec. 13, permitting a... Read more
Only frequent church attendees avoided downward mental health trend in 2020
Americans who attend religious services weekly are the only demographic group appearing to show improved mental health in 2020, despite... Read more
Victoria's conversion therapy bill a 'dramatic overreach of the state'
A bill seeking to ban so-called conversion therapy for sexual orientation or gender identity in the Australian state of Victoria... Read more
'All are Welcome' not a welcome hymn at Mass, USCCB committee says
The doctrine committee of the US bishops’ conference (USCCB) earlier this year produced a guide to evaluating the lyrics of... Read more
