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Catholic diocese in Australia found vicariously liable for clerical abuse
The ruling is believed to be the first of its kind in the country. Read more
Seven things to know about March for Life speaker Father Mike Schmitz
Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates are expected to gather at the National Mall in Washington later today for the... Read more
Pope Francis declares St. Irenaeus ‘Doctor of Unity’
The saint is revered by both Catholics and Orthodox Christians. Read more
Pope Francis: The Church is firmly committed to justice for abuse victims
His comments came a day after the publication of the Munich abuse report. Read more
‘A Wonderful Life’: Meet the woman with Down syndrome speaking at March for Life
Katie Shaw is many things: a champion for the unborn, an advocate for those with disabilities, a faithful Catholic, and,... Read more
Activist group projects pro-choice messages on Washington basilica on eve of March for Life
In a provocative act on the eve of the annual March for Life, an activist group projected pro-choice messages on... Read more
Vigil Mass for Life: 'Every human being, at every stage of life, should be treated with respect'
Catholics must work to promote a culture of life and work to support mothers, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore said... Read more
Popular Marian icon in Rome gets conservation check-up
Art restorers from the Vatican Museums checked the conservation of an important Byzantine Marian icon in Rome on Thursday. Read more
Poll finds American majority want Roe v Wade to go
More than 60% of Americans disagree with the central holding of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court ruling that... Read more
Joe Donnelly confirmed as US ambassador to the Holy See
In a voice vote on Thursday the U.S. Senate confirmed Joe Donnelly as ambassador to the Holy See. The former... Read more
Coalition to protect, advance Catholic health care launches
Bishop James Conley and the leaders of five Catholic medical or professional associations on Thursday founded the Catholic Health Care... Read more
Copyright and the Catechism of the Catholic Church make for some legal surprises
The Catechism of the Catholic Church was released in 1992 after years of development. It has helped generations of Catholics... Read more
Milwaukee archdiocese provides gender theory policy based on biological sex
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee this week put forth a policy related to gender theory, which includes the provision that only... Read more
Catholic prep school keeps unvaccinated kids behind plastic barriers at lunch
The COVID-19 precautions at Boston College High School, which also bar unvaccinated students from playing sports, go beyond those in... Read more
It’s official: St. Irenaeus to be declared a Doctor of the Church
Pope Francis is expected to proclaim Irenaeus a ‘Doctor of Unity.’ Read more
Philadelphia Archdiocese pro-lifers doing ‘amazing things’ for life at all stages
As the nation marks almost 50 years of legalized abortion, pro-life advocates in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia say they’re committed... Read more
Pope Francis: Human life is the most valuable work asset
The International Labour Organization estimates that 2.3 million people lose their lives in work-related accidents or diseases every year worldwide. Read more
Archbishop Gänswein: Benedict XVI is praying for victims in wake of Munich abuse report
‘The pope emeritus ... expresses his shock and shame at the abuse of minors committed by clerics.’ Read more
Cardinal Marx ‘shocked and ashamed’ by Munich abuse report
The report accused the cardinal of mishandling two abuse cases. Read more
Roman Curia’s annual Lenten retreat changed again due to COVID-19
Curial officials will make their own arrangements for a private Lenten retreat. Read more
