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Pope Francis was ‘faithful to his mission,’ cardinal says at ninth Novendiales Mass
The mission of a pope “is love itself, which becomes service to the Church and to all humanity,” Cardinal Dominique... Read more
How Pope Francis shaped the College of Cardinals
Of the 133 cardinals with the right to vote in this conclave, 108 were created by Pope Francis and therefore... Read more
Catholic OB-GYN finds life-changing alternative to IVF
Dr. Christopher Stroud was a Catholic OB-GYN who prescribed birth control and gave referrals for IVF until a priest admonished... Read more
Texas Catholic schools prepare to grow as Abbott signs school choice bill into law
The program’s $1 billion education savings account program has led many to expect a noticeable shift in how Catholic education... Read more
FULL TEXT: Cardinal Artime’s homily on the eighth day of Novendiales
“To pray for the dead means, therefore, to love those who have died, and that is what we are doing... Read more
Pope Francis urged ‘heart and spirit’ for ‘the poorest’ among us, Cardinal Artime says
The prelate celebrated, and delivered the homily at, the second-to-last Mass held in mourning for the Holy Father, who passed... Read more
At Novendiales Mass, Pope Francis hailed for ‘unwavering confidence’ in women religious
Sister Mary Barron said at the Mass that the late pope “invited us out into the world and among all... Read more
Catholic priest recounts massacres in Nigeria during Lent and Holy Week
Over 170 Christians were reportedly killed during Lent and Holy Week in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, with at least 72 deaths... Read more
How Francis will be remembered: ‘He left us a great love that we are obliged to replicate’
Following Pope Francis’ passing, one of his closest Argentine friends remembered him with gratitude, emphasizing that his legacy is impossible... Read more
Sisters of Life celebrate life and legacy of Cardinal John O’Connor 25 years after his death
Today marks 25 years since the death of pro-life champion and founder of the Sisters of Life Cardinal John O’Connor,... Read more
Washington governor signs abuse bill requiring priests to break seal of confession
The measure adds clergy to the list of mandatory abuse reporters in the state but doesn’t include an exemption for... Read more
Cardinal Arinze: ‘We want a pope who is full of fire for the kingdom of Christ’
In an interview with EWTN earlier this year, 92-year-old Cardinal Francis Arinze reflected on the qualities needed in the next... Read more
Trump administration issues report on concerns over transgender surgeries, drugs for minors
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a report Thursday outlining concerns with doctors treating gender dysphoria in... Read more
Catholic Scouting organization renews partnership with Boy Scouts
The National Catholic Committee on Scouting announced a new memorandum of understanding with Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy... Read more
Cardinal commemorates martyrdom, persecution of Eastern Catholics faithful to pope
Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti recalled the extreme sacrifice Catholics from the Eastern Catholic Churches have made to remain faithful to the... Read more
CUA panel examines legacy of Pope Francis, future of the Church
On Thursday, May 1, The Catholic University of America chaplain Father Aquinas Guilbeau, OP, led a panel on the subject... Read more
Catholic who refused to deny his faith shot by Islamic terrorists in India
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week. Read more
Pope Francis’ cardinal picks bring new voices to the conclave
The proportion of cardinal electors from Africa and the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America, and countries in... Read more
Francis, the pope who put the Church in green mode
Welcomed by some and rejected by others, Laudato Si’ emerged as one of the most important documents of Francis’ pontificate. Read more
2025 conclave to be largest in Catholic Church’s history
The unprecedented number of 133 cardinal electors surpasses all previous papal conclaves, breaking the previous record of 115 electors in... Read more
