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Indiana’s broad abortion ban overshadows another pro-family law passed the same day
Indiana’s abortion ban includes exceptions for those performed to preserve the life of the mother, as well as in instances... Read more
Nicaraguan police place Catholic bishop, priests under house arrest
The bishop, along with six priests and six lay people, have been surrounded by dozens of riot police since Aug.... Read more
Pope Francis wishes ‘hope in the risen Christ’ to victims of Cuba oil fire, explosions
Pope Francis said Monday he is spiritually close to those hurt or killed in a fire at an oil facility... Read more
German bishop, accused of abuse, found to have helped wanted pedophile priests escape to Latin America
The now-deceased prelate allegedly used money from the German Bishops' Conference to financially support other alleged perpetrators. Read more
Cardinal Tomko, oldest living cardinal, dead at 98
Cardinal Jozef Tomko died early Monday morning in Rome at the age of 98. At the time of his death,... Read more
Archie Battersbee, 12, dies after being taken off life support against his parents’ wishes
Archie had been in a coma since April when he was found unconscious with a ligature around his neck. Read more
Pope Francis: Put your trust in God and his care for you
“Do not be afraid — this is the certainty that your hearts should be attached to,” Pope Francis said. Read more
12 Polish pilgrims bound for Medjugorje killed in bus crash in Croatia
The accident happened at around 5:40 a.m. local time when the bus veered off the A4 road between Jarek Bisaski... Read more
Meet Michael McGivney Schachle, the miracle baby who helped make his namesake a Blessed
Numerous Catholic dignitaries attended the Knights of Columbus’ annual convention last week, but few could match the star power of... Read more
‘Good Morning Man’ remembered for dedicating life to others after ‘conversation with God’
Larry Tutt, known to D.C. locals for spreading kindness on a street corner, was remembered at a Mass at the... Read more
New leader of African bishops conference says ‘greatness is service’
Bishop Richard Kuuia Baawobr of Wa, who is to be made a cardinal later this month, has been elected head... Read more
Spanish bishop: We’re creating ‘monsters’ if youth don’t grow up to be loving and generous
Bishop Juan Carlos Elizalde of Vitoria, Spain, warned that some young people are “at risk” for self-centeredness because of the... Read more
Unborn babies are tax exempt under Georgia’s heartbeat-based abortion law
An unborn baby is now recognized as a dependent who will qualify expectant parents for a $3,000 deduction in Georgia... Read more
Two-year-old lawsuit accusing Theodore McCarrick of repeatedly raping boy still pending in NJ
The nearly two-year-old lawsuit, one of several against McCarrick, has received significant media coverage due to the graphic nature of... Read more
Little Sisters of the Poor to close Denver nursing home after 105 years
The Little Sisters of the Poor announced this week their intention to withdraw from a nursing home they have operated... Read more
Visa, Mastercard pause ad buys with Pornhub following controversy
On Thursday, Visa and Mastercard temporarily suspended ad purchases with Pornhub and its parent company, MindGeek, after the latest court... Read more
How to comment on Biden rule forcing doctors to perform transition surgeries, abortions
Members of the public have until October 3 to voice their opposition to the rule. Read more
Nicaragua’s Ortega regime blocks bishop from leaving diocesan offices to celebrate Mass
A video posted Aug. 4 on social media shows a group of riot police, with batons and shields, blocking the... Read more
Don’t ignore Canada’s spike in anti-Catholic hate crimes, watchdog says
Catholics in Canada suffered the largest spike in religion-based hate crimes last year, and government officials must take action in... Read more
Mexican bishops offer prayers for trapped miners
Ten miners remain trapped in a coal mine in Sabinas, Coahuila state, after a breach during an excavation caused flooding. Read more
