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USDA exempts religious schools from LGBT rule change threatening free lunch funds
The department published a memo that includes an exception for schools to “be exempt on religious grounds if there is... Read more
New cardinal from Ghana to undergo heart surgery in Rome
Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr is expected to undergo heart surgery in Rome by the end of this week, according to... Read more
Colombian archdiocese publishes list of abuse complaints, actions taken
The Archdiocese of Medellín has published the list of complaints of sexual abuse by priests it has received in the... Read more
Behind the scenes and between the lines: Cardinals debate laity, power, synodality
There were no press conferences, reports, or sensational announcements at the end of the extraordinary consistory convened by Pope Francis... Read more
New cardinal and clergy chief: ‘My role is to encourage priests’
A new cardinal and the Vatican’s prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy said his role is to encourage priests... Read more
Discernment is ‘indispensable for living’: Pope Francis launches new catechesis series
“God invites us to evaluate and choose: He created us free and wants us to exercise our freedom. For this... Read more
Catholic church in Kansas severely damaged by fire
Several fire departments battled a blaze at a Catholic church in Fort Scott, Kansas, throughout Monday night and into the... Read more
St. Louis priest to have arrest record expunged after sexual abuse cases dropped
A circuit judge ruled Aug. 25 that Father Xiu Hui “Joseph” Jiang had met the legal burden to have his... Read more
From porn to ‘Padre Pio’: Meet the director who felt drawn to tell the saint’s story
Abel Ferrara began his movie-making career directing pornogaphy. Now he’s making a movie about Padre Pio. Read more
Pope Francis to cardinals: We are jointly responsible for the Church
We have the same mission to evangelize the world as did the apostles 2,000 years ago, a fact that should... Read more
‘Gender support’ plans at school: Here’s what parents need to know
The use of gender support plans is on the rise across the country, which schools are using to “affirm” students’... Read more
Religious stand in solidarity with those arrested during repression of protests in Cuba
The Cuban Conference of Religious Men and Women posted a message of solidarity with the hundreds of citizens persecuted or... Read more
Nancy Pelosi says it’s ‘sinful’ to restrict abortion for women
Pelosi’s comments are the House speaker’s latest public endorsement of abortion in contradiction to her Catholic faith. Read more
Pakistani Church leaders call for help for flood victims amid national emergency
More than 1,100 people have been killed, and more than 33 million people have been displaced or affected in some... Read more
Colombian authorities dismantle Catholic chapel at airport, sparking controversy
The El Dorado International Airport announced Aug. 26 that the space used as a Catholic chapel will be modified and... Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis’ Ukraine War comments not a ‘political stance’
The Holy See said Pope Francis’ recent comments on a car bombing that killed the daughter of an ally of... Read more
International website dedicated to Benedict XVI aims to be a ‘beacon in stormy seas’
After a website dedicated to Benedict XVI received thousands of congratulations in 24 languages on the occasion of his 95th... Read more
What to know about Biden’s student loan forgiveness program
President Biden’s student loan forgiveness announcement last week unleashed a flurry of opinions from both sides of the political and... Read more
Father Mike Schmitz illustrates pro-life position with ‘gunshot-wound analogy’
The host of “The Bible in a Year” podcast made his remarks in an interview published Sunday in the New... Read more
197 cardinals meet behind closed doors — but what is being discussed?
The cardinals of the Catholic Church have been called to Rome for an extraordinary consistory. It is the first of... Read more
