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Archdiocese of Chicago shifts course on school mask mandate
Catholic schools across much of the Archdiocese of Chicago (but not in the city of Chicago) can now make masks... Read more
Thieves rob Franciscan church, desecrate tabernacle in Chile
Unidentified persons broke into the Franciscan Recollects church in Santiago, Chile, Feb. 9 and forced open the tabernacle, scattering the... Read more
Beatification cause of Sister Bernardita de la Inmaculada Sesso advances
The Argentine bishops’ representative for the causes of saints, Bishop Santiago Olivera of the Military Diocese, presented in Rome Feb.... Read more
Pope Francis: Lack of basic health care access is a ‘social virus’
He said the antidote was a ‘culture of fraternity.’ Read more
Chicago archdiocese announces new groupings from parish mergers
As part of its “Renew My Church” initiative the Archdiocese of Chicago recently announced 12 new parish groupings. By July,... Read more
French abuse report authors respond to critics who challenged 330,000 victims estimate
A 15-page critique claimed the report lacked ‘scientific rigor.’ Read more
Pope Francis recalls powerful message from Pius XII 70 years later
Pius XII made a landmark radio broadcast on Feb. 10, 1952. Read more
Pope Francis will make 2-day visit to Malta in April
The trip is scheduled to take place on April 2-3. Read more
Biden rule funding clinics that refer for abortion can continue, federal court says
Though 12 states have filed a legal challenge to a Biden administration rule that allows clinics that refer for abortions... Read more
Quebec bishops lament government's COVID vaccine passport for Mass attendance
The Catholic bishops of Quebec, while registering their opposition to the province's imposition of COVID-19 vaccine passports as a requirement... Read more
Vatican symposium to explore relationship between priests and laity
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, has organized the meeting. Read more
In 1st interview, Hong Kong’s new Catholic bishop says it’s unacceptable to trample on human dignity
He said: ‘I find it unacceptable for human dignity to be ignored, trampled upon, or eliminated entirely.’ Read more
Do the Bengals have a prayer? Will the Rams reach the Promised Land? LA, Cincy archbishops place their bets
The archbishops of Los Angeles and Cincinnati announced a friendly wager on Wednesday, Feb. 9 ahead of the upcoming Super... Read more
Muslim leaders ‘alarmed’ by Catholic politician’s inclusion in European Islamophobia report
The Global Imams Council issued a statement defending Marijana Petir. Read more
Pope Francis: The dying need palliative care, not euthanasia or assisted suicide
He said that the ethical principle ‘applies to everyone, not just Christians or believers.’ Read more
Fired nurse practitioner charges CVS Pharmacy with religious discrimination
A Christian nurse practitioner formerly employed at a CVS Pharmacy in Texas has filed a discrimination complaint, saying that the... Read more
Laicized former priest serving life term dead of apparent suicide
Robert McWilliams, 41, was about three months into a life sentence for sex trafficking of youths under 18, child pornography,... Read more
Indian bishop, priests arrested for illegal sand mining operations on Church-owned land
A Catholic bishop and several priests have reportedly been arrested in India for illegal mining operations on land owned by... Read more
Religious sister sentenced to prison for embezzling from Los Angeles Catholic school
A Catholic religious sister and longtime school principal has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for embezzling more... Read more
Catholic doctor to challenge abortion pill reversal ban at UK High Court
Dermot Kearney is a past president of the Catholic Medical Association (UK). Read more
