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Pro-life group criticizes Macron’s call to add abortion to rights charter
The French president made the appeal in a speech to the European Parliament. Read more
Top official won’t join Order of Malta reform working group, citing threat to sovereignty
Albrecht von Boeselager announced his decision in a letter to senior officials. Read more
Benedict XVI, Cardinal Marx faulted in Munich abuse report
The report covers 1977 to 1982, when the future Benedict XVI led the archdiocese. Read more
Italian Catholic doctors: Assisted suicide is not a dignified death
As the Italian parliament debates whether to pass a bill to decriminalize assisted suicide, an association of Catholic doctors has... Read more
Scholarships, loan relief for abortion workers in California budget proposal
California health care workers who commit to providing abortions could see their student loans repaid and prospective abortion industry workers... Read more
Supreme Court hears Boston free speech case involving Christian organization
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case involving the city of Boston’s refusal to raise a... Read more
Afghanistan the most dangerous place to be Christian, advocacy group says
Afghanistan has unseated North Korea for the dubious distinction of the most dangerous country in the world for Christians, according... Read more
Former CNA editor recalls the 'privilege' of working with Alice von Hildebrand
The numerous essays Alice von Hildebrand wrote for Catholic News Agency contained "prophetic wisdom and perspectives that have proven to... Read more
Catholic health care system removes race as factor in eligibility for COVID-19 treatments
A Catholic health care system in Wisconsin is no longer including race as a factor in determining a patient’s eligibility... Read more
Pope Francis appoints apostolic visitor for Eritrean Catholics in US and Canada
He also named an apostolic visitor for Eritrean Catholics in Europe. Read more
City names 2022 the Year of Edith Stein to mark 100 years since her baptism
She was baptized on Jan. 1, 1922. Read more
Synod of Bishops’ resources website links to women’s ordination group
An official suggested that the website was not promoting the group. Read more
New committee aims to build up political candidates who support religious liberty for all
The Religious Freedom Institute on Tuesday launched a committee to support political candidates who defend the free exercise of religion... Read more
Pope Francis offers prayers for the people of Tonga after volcanic eruption and tsunami
He said: ‘I invite everyone to join me in praying for these brothers and sisters.’ Read more
Emmanuel Macron calls for abortion to be added to EU rights charter
He made the appeal after the election of a pro-life politician as president of the European Parliament. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘God is not afraid of our sins’
The pope made the comment at his general audience. Read more
The Order of Malta’s new statutes could dilute its sovereignty forever
The reform process is entering a critical stage. Read more
‘We offered them a safe space’: Texas priest details parish's role helping synagogue hostage families
A Catholic parish in Colleyville, Texas, sprang into action to help the terrified families whose loved ones were taken hostage... Read more
'Devastated' Traditional Latin Mass devotees petition Arlington bishop to ease restrictions
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington has prohibited baptisms and weddings in the Extraordinary Form, citing Pope Francis' new directive curbing... Read more
Pope Francis’ friend Rabbi Skorka helps Polish Catholics mark Day of Judaism
The Day of Judaism was established by the Polish bishops in 1997. Read more
