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Senate Republicans propose national ban on abortions after 15 weeks
Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced legislation Tuesday that would ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks, except in cases of rape, incest,... Read more
Archdiocese begins process of canonization for main developer of Cursillo
The Archdiocese of Madrid has begun the canonization process for Father Sebastián Gayá, one of the main developers of the... Read more
Pope Francis arrives in Kazakhstan, urges peace in ‘senseless and tragic war’ in Ukraine
In a speech to Kazakh civil authorities and diplomats in Nur-Sultan on Sept. 13, the pope said he wanted to... Read more
Pro-life leaders condemn Planned Parenthood’s abortion increase in new report
Planned Parenthood released its 2020–2021 annual report on Friday, revealing an increase in abortions and a decrease in other so-called... Read more
Pope Francis in Kazakhstan: Archbishop explains the pastoral and political impact of visit
The archbishop of Kazakhstan’s only Catholic archdiocese said the visit of Pope Francis is of unique significance to the country’s... Read more
‘Eucharistic adoration in every church in Europe’: Prayers for Ukraine on Holy Cross feast
Catholic bishops have called for “Eucharistic adoration in every church in Europe” to pray for peace in Ukraine on the... Read more
Why is Pope Francis going to Kazakhstan? Here’s what he plans to do
The pope plans to visit the large, landlocked Asian country — the second pope to do so — Sept. 13–15... Read more
Opus Dei’s prelate asks for prayers for reform ordered by Pope Francis
Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, has asked the members of the Catholic institution for their prayers for the reform process ordered by... Read more
Arise to serve others, Pope Francis urges in World Youth Day message
Pope Francis has released his message ahead of the international World Youth Day next year, imploring young people across the... Read more
‘Clerical error’ wipes out thousands of comments on new Biden gender-identity discrimination rule
Hundreds of thousands of comments on a rule that would re-interpret sex discrimination to include “sexual orientation or gender identity”... Read more
The geopolitics of Pope Francis’ trip to Kazakhstan
This week Pope Francis is traveling to Kazakhstan, a Muslim-majority country sandwiched between Russia and China. Read more
Pope Francis asks businesses to support working women: They’re ‘afraid to get pregnant’
He sounded the alarm on low birth rates and encouraged companies to support pregnant employees. Read more
Turbulent scenes and votes for homosexuality, women’s ordination at German Synodal Way
The three-day event was overshadowed by turbulent scenes and early departures over the handling of contentious issues. Read more
How to honor Our Lady in your baby’s name for the feast of the Holy Name of Mary
Every year on Sept. 12 since 1683, the Catholic Church has celebrated the feast of the Holy Name of Mary. Read more
Pope Francis honors nun killed by Islamist terrorists in Mozambique
Sister Maria de Coppi was shot and killed last week as terrorists ransacked and burned the Catholic mission where she... Read more
Three bishops on the Camino to Santiago: An exclusive interview with Bishop James Conley
The three walked 15 to 24 miles a day along the Camino, just as pilgrims have been doing for more... Read more
Pope Francis: Reach out to a friend who needs to hear that God loves them
Pope Francis has urged Catholics to imitate the Lord’s dedicated search “for the lost sheep.” Read more
Synodal Way votes to establish permanent Synodal Council to oversee Church and dioceses in Germany
In a move aimed at achieving what critics have compared to communist councils in the Soviet Union, participants of the... Read more
On-campus drag show blasted for mocking Catholic faith prompts investigation
Tennessee Tech University says it is investigating the circumstances surrounding a recent on-campus show by a drag performer dressed like... Read more
Los Angeles Catholic school thrives in an area marked by gang violence
Dolores Mission grade school in Los Angeles didn’t always have the reputation it has today. A few decades ago, the... Read more
