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Catholic medical group challenges HHS directive on emergency abortions
The largest association of Catholic individuals in health care is condemning the Biden administration for ordering health care providers to... Read more
California Catholic Conference hopes for amendments that would limit harm of abortion bill
An amendment to a California abortion bill ensuring it would not protect cases of infanticide is just one of many... Read more
Priest says worst poverty in Cuba is ‘lack of freedom’
In a recent interview with Aid to the Church in Need, Father Bladimir Navarro of Spain discussed the dire situation... Read more
Peruvian archbishop: No right to euthanasia; ‘it’s a crime’
Archbishop José Antonio Eguren responded to the July 14 decision of Peru’s Supreme Court to permit euthanasia for a woman... Read more
Abortion a ‘human rights issue’ more than a religious issue, Archbishop Naumann says
“Value Them Both” amendment, if approved by voters Aug. 2, would allow state lawmakers in Kansas to pass legislation to... Read more
Father James Jackson arrested in Kansas
The FSSP priest, awaiting trial on federal child pornography charges, allegedly violated the terms of his “pre-trial” release, a court... Read more
Pope Francis warns of toxicity in social media, calls for inclusion in digital space
Pope Francis has called on Catholics to counter toxicity in social media, and to engage in dialogue and education to... Read more
Pope Francis: Time with the Word of God keeps our efforts from being ‘sterile activism’
According to the Vatican gendarmes, around 12,000 people were in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s weekly message. Read more
Pope Francis: Canada visit will be a ‘penitential pilgrimage’
Pope Francis will travel to the Canadian cities of Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit from July 24-29. Read more
Ukrainian Catholic bishops pray for victims of missile strike in Vinnytsia
Ukrainian Catholic bishops gathered in prayer together for the victims of a Russian missile strike on the city of Vinnytsia,... Read more
Two Catholic priests kidnapped in Nigeria
The Nigerian diocese of Kafanchan has asked for prayers after two Catholic priests were kidnapped Friday evening. Read more
Testimony: China-backed cobalt mines in Congo exploit 40,000 child workers
The mines “are often no more than narrow shafts dug into the ground, which is why children are recruited —... Read more
Bishop Pfeifer: Catholic bishops must hold Biden accountable post-Roe
Bishop Emeritus Michael Pfeifer of San Angelo, Texas, addressed his brother bishops and all pro-lifers in a new pastoral letter. Read more
Panama archbishop trusts talks will solve protests over fuel prices
"I believe in the good will of all of us Panamanians and there is no other tool to find solutions... Read more
Pro-life leaders react: House passes first abortion bills after Roe
Democrats lack the votes to get the pro-abortion Women's Health Protection Act through the Senate. Read more
Colombian archbishop proposes more than one year of marriage prep
Archbishop Ricardo Antonio Tobón Restrepo of Medellín called for the implementation of the "catechumenal itineraries for married life" proposed by... Read more
Is abortion ever allowed for Catholics? For a 10-year-old rape victim?
Pro-life Americans are facing new questions about abortion in certain situations, such as the story of a 10-year-old rape victim... Read more
Pope Francis saddened by death of atheist journalist whose claims sparked Vatican denials
Pope Francis has expressed deep affection for an atheist journalist whose claims, based on encounters with the Holy Father, have... Read more
EWTN survey: Catholic voters back religious freedom, but aren't always consistent
Catholic likely voters tend to be strong supporters of religious freedom and conscientious objections in general, but conversations still need... Read more
Spain ombudsman 'concerned' that most doctors refuse to perform abortions
In a letter leaked to a Spanish newspaper July 12, Ángel Gabilondo said the situation “should be subject to assessment... Read more
