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A statue of Junipero Serra inside the National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C.

Toppling statues of Junipero Serra ‘fails test’ of history, California Catholic bishops say

Jun 22, 2020

The Catholic bishops of California have defended St. Junipero Serra following recent protests against racism. The bishops said that the... Read more

US President Donald Trump makes his way through the Colonnades of the White House in Washington, DC on May 15, 2020.

President Trump talks statues, Archbishop Viganò in EWTN News interview

Jun 22, 2020

President Donald Trump on Monday said he will issue an executive order designed to protect public statuary, as statues around... Read more

The Church of St. Benedict the Moor in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Pittsburgh diocese to open personal parish to serve black Catholics

Jun 22, 2020

Black Catholics in Pittsburgh will have a personal parish to respond to their specific needs, Bishop David Zubik has said... Read more

St. Junipero Serra. public domain.

Who is St. Junipero Serra, anyway?

Jun 22, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

Who is Junipero Serra, and why has he become such a lightning rod for controversy?  Read more

View of Father Serra Statue and California Street from steps of Ventura City Hall.

California mission aims to preserve St. Junipero Serra statue

Jun 22, 2020

While statues of St. Junipero Serra have been taken down by protestors in California cities, the mission church in Ventura,... Read more

Archbishop Thomas Wenski speaks at a press conference.

Miami archbishop to lead US Catholic bishops on religious liberty

Jun 22, 2020

Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami has been appointed as the acting chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’... Read more

Turkish airforce fighter jet.

US religious freedom commission condemns Turkish airstrikes

Jun 22, 2020

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom issued a statement on Friday, calling on the Turkish military to halt... Read more

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Underground bishop detained in China

Jun 22, 2020

Chinese officials reportedly arrested an elderly bishop of the underground Catholic Church last week.  Read more

Archbishop Franz Lackner.

Austrian bishop says he launched study, but not book, on Catholic blessings for same-sex couples

Jun 22, 2020

By JD Flynn

The newly elected president of the Austrian bishops’ conference has sought to clarify his role in the publication of a... Read more

Benedict XVI prepares to board a plane at Munich airport, June 22, 2020.

Benedict XVI returns to Rome after visiting ill brother in Germany

Jun 22, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI arrived back in Rome Monday after a four-day trip to Germany to visit his ailing brother.  Read more

Bishop Mark Davies reopens Shrewsbury Cathedral to the public after 86 days of lockdown June 15, 2020.

Catholic bishop urges UK to preserve Sunday as a day of rest

Jun 22, 2020

A bishop has urged Christians to speak out against plans to relax Sunday trading laws in the United Kingdom as... Read more

Virtual conference to promote fatherhood as boon to society 

Jun 21, 2020

By Perry West

A New Hampshire Catholic college is hosting a virtual conference this week on “Rediscovering Fatherhood” to help men fulfill their... Read more

Pope Francis gives his Angelus address June 8, 2020.

Pope Francis to Catholics: Do not fear persecution, violence

Jun 21, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Sunday encouraged Christians to fear sin, not the hostility, violence, or persecution they may face when sharing... Read more

Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix.

Bishop Olmsted: Fatherhood the 'mission of every man'

Jun 21, 2020

In a video message Thursday, Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix urged prayers for fathers ahead of Father's Day, saying that... Read more

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI.

Benedict XVI to return to Rome June 22 after visit with ailing brother in Germany

Jun 21, 2020

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI will return to Rome and the Vatican on Monday, according to the Diocese of Regensburg.  Read more

Cardinal George Pell. CNA file photo

Cardinal Pell's prison journal will be 'spiritual classic,' publisher says

Jun 20, 2020

The publisher of the prison diary of Cardinal George Pell said the text reveals the courage, conviction, and Christian charity... Read more

Statue of St. Junipero Serra in Golden Gate Park.

After St. Junipero Serra statue is torn down, San Francisco archbishop says protests being ‘hijacked’ by violence

Jun 20, 2020

After the toppling of a saint’s statue in San Francisco, the city’s archbishop said Saturday that important protests over racial... Read more

A Caritas Athens soup kitchen for refugees in Greece.

Catholic leaders: Don’t forget refugees during pandemic

Jun 20, 2020

People around the world have practiced solidarity during the pandemic, and they should do the same for refugees, Catholic humanitarian... Read more

Statue of St. Junipero Serra in Golden Gate Park.

St. Junipero Serra statue torn down in San Francisco Park

Jun 20, 2020

A statue of Catholic missionary St. Junipero Serra was toppled in a San Francisco park Friday, along with statues of... Read more

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI.

Benedict XVI to pray at his family's gravesite in Germany

Jun 20, 2020

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI will visit his family’s gravesite and his former home in Pentling, Germany, in the afternoon on... Read more