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Catholic doctors discuss conscientious objection at physicians meeting in Rome
The 26th World Congress of Catholic Physicians was put on Sept. 15–17 by the International Federation of Catholic Medical Associations. Read more
The next generation of sacred music? Gregorian Chant album uses new spatial audio feature
The Benedictine Monks of Clear Creek Abbey in Oklahoma have released a new album of Advent melodies that takes advantage... Read more
Pope Francis appeals for the release of kidnapped Catholics in Cameroon
Five Catholic priests, a religious sister, and three lay people were kidnapped in an attack on a Catholic church in... Read more
Pro-life volunteer shot while going door-to door-in Michigan
An 84-year-old pro-life volunteer was shot on Sept. 20 while going door-to-door in her community to talk about a ballot... Read more
Live Action’s Life Awards Gala celebrates progress made and work still to be done
This year, nearly 500 people gathered on Sept. 17 for the third annual event, the first to be held in... Read more
Catholics with mental health struggles aren’t alone, Phoenix bishop says
Catholics who struggle with mental illness, and their loved ones who want to help them, will soon find more formal... Read more
Pope Francis: Young people are missing the ‘spiritual capital’ that gives life meaning
“Look at the youth suicide rate, how it has gone up,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Meet Chloe Cole, the 18-year-old leading the fight to protect children from transgender surgeries
“At 15, I wasn’t really thinking. I was a kid, just trying to fit in,” says Chloe Cole, who underwent... Read more
‘Unconscionable’: California Gov. Newsom cites Jesus on billboards promoting abortion
Why the strong reaction? The abortion-selling ads include a passage from Scripture. Read more
FBI raids home of pro-life leader on questionable charges
If convicted, he could face up to 11 years in prison. Read more
Pro-life caucus forms in Colombia’s Congress in aftermath of legalization of abortion, assisted suicide
Members of the new pro-life caucus stated that “there is a major commitment to life, family, and religious freedom.” Read more
Pastor and more than 80 others kidnapped in attacks on two Nigerian churches
On Sept. 17, militants raided the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Suleja in Niger state and abducted dozens of worshippers... Read more
Spanish bishop to Belgian bishops: The Church doesn’t have authority to bless gay unions
Bishop José Ignacio Munilla reminded the Belgian bishops that the blessing of gay unions goes against the teaching of the... Read more
This Muslim NBA vet is marching for persecuted Christians on Saturday
Enes Kanter Freedom, a practicing Muslim from Turkey, will be speaking at the Sept. 24 March for the Martyrs in... Read more
Pope Francis’ chief Vatican prosecutor retires; deputy prosecutor promoted
The new head prosecutor, Alessandro Diddi, is also the lead investigator for the Vatican’s major finance trial against defendant Cardinal... Read more
Padre Pio sculptor’s work to be blessed on saint’s feast day: ‘I have to honor him’
Catholic artist Timothy P. Schmalz calls Padre Pio his favorite saint. And so, when he learned that four of his... Read more
Which U.S. states rank first (and last) in religious freedom protections?
The states are ranked according to how many laws are on the books that protect the free exercise of religion. Read more
Benedict XVI writes about ‘inner drama of being a Christian’ in new letter
In a new letter, Benedict XVI praised the story of a woman who lived “the inner drama of being a... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley: ‘Padre Pio shows us the power of the cross’
The archbishop of Boston celebrated Mass on Sept. 23 in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy, in the Church of Saint Pio... Read more
President Biden fundraiser remarks muddle Catholic teaching on abortion
The president appeared to suggest — erroneously — that the Catholic Church makes exceptions for rape and incest in its... Read more
