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US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer formally announces retirement
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer formally announced his upcoming retirement from the Supreme Court on Thursday, one day after his... Read more
Just War Theory and Ukraine: Would war with Russia be in accord with Catholic teaching?
The prospect of war between Ukraine and Russia, and the potential involvement of the United States, brings with it questions... Read more
Cardinal in key Synod on Synodality post: ‘Reforms need a stable foundation’
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich said that without consensus, major changes pose ‘the danger of schism.’ Read more
Pope Francis urges Roman Rota to work with ‘synodal spirit’
The Rota is the Church’s highest court handling appeals of marriage annulment cases. Read more
‘There was no real interest in their suffering’: Cardinal Marx apologizes to victims after Munich abuse report
He told reporters that he intended to remain in office for now. Read more
Report: Pope Francis plans 2-day visit to Malta in April
The last pope to visit the country was Benedict XVI in 2010. Read more
Chicago priests serving in Springfield will celebrate Novus Ordo on First Sundays
The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois has instituted regulations on members of the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius serving... Read more
Was it legal? Pro-abortion light projection on Catholic basilica part of debated trend
A pro-abortion rights group drew wide condemnation from Catholics, including Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington, for projecting pro-choice slogans on... Read more
Archbishop Gallagher: Innocent people will suffer from conflict in Ukraine
The Vatican’s foreign minister said Wednesday, in reference to tensions between Ukraine and Russia, that it is a scandal that... Read more
Puerto Rican archbishop condemns toppling of colonist's statue ahead of Spanish king's visit
The Archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico, Roberto Octavio González Nieves, expressed his sorrow and repudiated the demolition of... Read more
‘Our future is in danger’: 1,000-year-old Order of Malta in turmoil amid crunch talks
A meeting on reform of the order’s constitution has exposed deep tensions. Read more
US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer reportedly to retire
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will be retiring from the court, NBC News reported on Wednesday, Jan. 26. The network... Read more
Munich abuse report: Vatican editorial director says don’t look for ‘scapegoats’
Andrea Tornielli highlighted Benedict XVI’s efforts to ‘combat pedophilia’ in the Church. Read more
Major archbishop: Pope Francis’ day of prayer for Ukraine brings ‘hope of peace’
‘We are grateful to the pope, who heard our voice,’ he told CNA. Read more
Pope Francis on day of prayer for Ukraine: ‘Please, no more war’
‘I invite you to pray for peace in Ukraine and to do so often throughout this day.’ Read more
Pope Francis to parents: Never condemn a child
He encouraged parents to turn to St. Joseph for help, including those whose children are of ‘different sexual orientations.’ Read more
How big was the March for Life? Here’s how one pro-life group came up with a massive total
Pro-life Americans recently traveled from across the country to attend the 2022 March for Life. Despite the pandemic and local... Read more
Spanish PM meets with head of country's bishops' conference
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez visited the president of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Juan José Omella, on Monday to... Read more
State drops charges against Father James Jackson, but he's still being prosecuted. Here's why:
In an expected procedural move, Rhode Island has dropped its child porn charges against Father James Jackson. Read more
Fresno parish church vandalized
St. Alphonsus parish in Fresno was broken into overnight earlier this month. Both the tabernacle and a Marian shrine were... Read more
