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Churches have the same rights as protests, DOJ tells Maryland county
The Justice Department praised Montgomery County Council Wednesday for protecting the First Amendment rights of protestors and said it now... Read more
Diocese of Rome offers priests free COVID-19 antibody tests
As Italy moves into a new phase of its lockdown reopening, the Diocese of Rome announced that it will offer... Read more
In Italy, new book suggests changes to Catholic doctrine on homosexuality
A book published by an employee of the Italian bishops’ conference, which claims to be inspired by Pope Francis' Amoris... Read more
Cardinal and Archbishop of Canterbury oppose potential West Bank annexation
An English cardinal and the Archbishop of Canterbury have expressed their joint opposition to the potential annexation of West Bank... Read more
For justice and healing: Catholics explain why they marched
Catholics around the country told CNA that they attended recent protests against racism and police brutality in cities, suburbs, and... Read more
Record abortion figures in England and Wales ‘a national tragedy’
A record number of abortions took place in England and Wales in 2019, according to official figures published Thursday. Read more
‘God chose to call us’: The story of two brothers ordained Catholic priests on the same day
Peyton and Connor Plessala are brothers from Mobile, Alabama. They’re 18 months— one school grade— apart. Read more
Would-be Satanists again fail to make case against Missouri abortion law
A federal appellate court has dismissed a second lawsuit filed by a member of the Satanic Temple against Missouri’s informed... Read more
Archbishop Gomez names four new members of National Review Board
The president of the United States’ Conference of Catholic Bishops has appointed four new members of the National Review Board,... Read more
‘The Eucharist gives life’: Poles celebrate Corpus Christi amid pandemic
Catholics took part in traditional Corpus Christi processions across Poland Thursday amid strict safety measures intended to prevent the spread... Read more
Parish priest says reported Eucharistic miracle has led to conversions
As the Vatican continues to evaluate a reported Eucharistic miracle in Poland, the priest of the parish where it occurred... Read more
Buffalo bishop ‘honors witness’ of Catholic man injured in protest
The interim bishop of Buffalo paid tribute to a Catholic peace activist who was hospitalized after an encounter with police last... Read more
How to foster a happy marriage? Catholic online summit to promote community
A Catholic marriage ministry will host a virtual retreat this month to help couples experience joy in their marriage, especially... Read more
Pope Francis calls archbishop in Brazil, epicenter of coronavirus in Latin America
In a phone call Wednesday, Pope Francis told an archbishop in Brazil he is praying for the country, which has... Read more
UK Catholic bishops: visa rules are causing supply priest shortage
U.K. visa rules are leaving parishes without supply priests, Catholic bishops said Tuesday. Read more
Trump tweet latest twist in Archbishop Vigano saga
President Trump on Wednesday tweeted that he was honored by a letter written to him by former apostolic nuncio Archbishop... Read more
Coronavirus lockdown sees abortion rate drop in Mexico City
Abortion clinics in Mexico City are reporting decreases in abortion by as much as 40% due to the coronavirus lockdown. Read more
Alleged Theodore McCarrick victim says he is helping fact-check abuse dossier
An anonymous alleged sexual abuse victim of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick says he and other alleged victims have been working... Read more
'Gone with the Wind' rights were gift to Atlanta archdiocese
In 2011, the estate of a nephew of Mitchell donated half the trademark and literary rights to the “Gone with... Read more
Vatican halts German diocesan plan to turn 800 parishes into 35
The Vatican has intervened to halt a controversial plan to reorganize a German diocese. Read more
