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Pope Francis.

Pope Francis calls Catholic students to gratitude, and community

Jun 6, 2020

Pope Francis on Friday told students that in times of crisis, community is key to overcoming fear.  Read more

Crowds protest police violence after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn., May 2020.

Catholic law school offers free help to arrested protesters

Jun 6, 2020

Since Friday, there have been 612 arrests in the Twin Cities metroplex associated with protests following the killing of George... Read more

UK government doubles down on N Ireland abortion regulations

Jun 5, 2020

While saying that abortion regulation is a devolved issue, the British Minister of State for Northern Ireland emphasized at Westminster... Read more

Catholic Church of the Saviour in Xicheng District, Beijing, China.

Churches in China must preach 'patriotism' to reopen after coronavirus

Jun 5, 2020

State-sponsored Catholic authorities in parts of China have issued regulations on the reopening of churches during the coronavirus pandemic. The... Read more

Police officer on duty at St Peter's square in Vatican City.

Vatican officials arrest London property broker for extortion and money laundering

Jun 5, 2020

The Holy See press office announced Friday that Italian businessman Gianluigi Torzi has been arrested after he was interrogated as... Read more

rowds at a town hall meeting on immigration in Los Angeles, January 2014. Photo courtesy of Victor Aleman/vida-nueva.com

Catholic bishops urge US Senate to pass a delayed immigration reform bill

Jun 5, 2020

The U.S. bishops’ migration chairman called on Congress to advance a bill that would help “Dreamers” and other immigrants gain... Read more

Wisconsin state capitol in Madison.

Madison changes church reopening rules after Catholic bishop threatens lawsuit

Jun 5, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Houses of worship in Dane County, Wisconsin, will be permitted to operate at 25% capacity, it was announced Friday, after... Read more

Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.

Vatican cardinal: Catholics should be sign of unity in a divided society

Jun 5, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Catholic Church cannot be an authentic witness to unity in diversity if it only mirrors the divisions found in... Read more

President Donald Trump.

New poll finds President Donald Trump losing Catholic support amid George Floyd protests

Jun 5, 2020

The Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) reported on Thursday that President Trump’s favorability among white Catholics fell from 60% in... Read more

Pope Francis on May 29, 2019.

Pope Francis: We cannot remain silent as planet is plundered

Jun 5, 2020

Pope Francis said Friday that people should not remain silent as biodiversity is threatened by destruction and exploitation in a... Read more

Bishop George Murry. CNA file photo.

Bishop Murry of Youngstown dies after stepping down due to leukemia

Jun 5, 2020

Just days after submitting his resignation as bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio, due to a recurrence of leukemia,... Read more

St. Anthony of Padua, by El Greco (c. 1580).

Pope Francis tells Catholic youth: Live the Gospel like St. Anthony

Jun 5, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has pointed to St. Anthony of Padua as an example for younger generations of Catholics to “live the... Read more

Cardinal Kevin Farrell.

US Vatican cardinal to lead prayers for George Floyd

Jun 5, 2020

A U.S. Vatican cardinal will lead prayers for George Floyd in Rome Friday.  Read more

Vatican Media documentaries will play on Catholic streaming service

Jun 5, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

A video streaming platform is being launched next week showcasing on-demand Catholic content, including films co-produced by Vatican Media.  Read more

Catholic priest, psychologist offer advice for stressful times

Jun 5, 2020

By Perry West

With disturbing and frightening news dominating the headlines in recent weeks, a psychologist and a priest suggested that Catholics take... Read more

The statue of Our Lady of Walsingham at the shrine in Norfolk, England.

Despite the pandemic, Catholic shrine enjoys ‘biggest pilgrimage season’ in its history

Jun 5, 2020

When the coronavirus pandemic gripped England in March, the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham was forced to close. But rather... Read more

Banner at the 2019 March for Life.

Catholic fraternal groups call for prayer and justice amid George Floyd protests

Jun 4, 2020

The Knights of Columbus have announced a forthcoming novena for an end to racism, as Catholic fraternal organizations urge prayer... Read more

US Supreme Court.

US bishops ask Supreme Court to protect Catholic foster agency in Philadelphia

Jun 4, 2020

In a brief filed with the Supreme Court, the U.S. bishops argued that a Catholic agency should not be banned... Read more

NYC mayor Bill de Blasio.

NYC Mayor de Blasio: Protests essential, but not religion

Jun 4, 2020

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that ongoing protests in the city merit exceptions to coronavirus regulations,... Read more

St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans.

New Orleans Catholic archdiocese, universities sued over alleged Hurricane Katrina aid fraud

Jun 4, 2020

A federal lawsuit alleges that the Archdiocese of New Orleans, as well as two historically black New Orleans universities, improperly... Read more