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Alta Fixsler dies in hospice
Alta Fixsler, the two-year-old British girl whose parents fought to keep on life support, died October 18 after her life... Read more
Oklahoma City archbishop issues call to prayer for end to abortion, death penalty
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City has issued a call to prayer for the abolition of the death penalty and... Read more
Indigenous prayers, dancing in San Bernardino Synod Mass spark backlash
The Diocese of San Bernardino says its opening Mass for the Synod on Synodality Oct. 17 sought to celebrate the... Read more
Pope Francis: Our response to injustice must be more than condemnation
Denunciation is not enough when it comes to issues of injustice, the pope said this weekend. Read more
Pope Francis asks religious sisters to pray for him: 'It is not easy to be the pope'
The pope also shared a story from the life of St. Therese of Lisieux. Read more
Here’s how to take a local Catholic pilgrimage in the U.S.
The most popular pilgrimages for Catholics range from the Holy Land to the Camino de Santiago. But, pilgrims should know,... Read more
Will Roe be overturned? Here are 6 notable Supreme Court decisions that have been struck down
Interest in instances where the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned its prior decisions is heightened now because of Dobbs v.... Read more
Catholics pray after Alabama executes death row inmate
Alabama executed inmate Willie B. Smith III on Thursday evening, Oct. 20, marking the first execution in the state since... Read more
Why legal abortion is bad precedent: Roe v. Wade critics make the case to Supreme Court
As the Supreme Court considers whether to overturn its precedents mandating legal abortion nationwide, critics of legal abortion have argued... Read more
Christians pray, fast for release of missionaries kidnapped in Haiti
The ringleader behind the kidnappings of 17 missionaries in Haiti has threatened to kill the hostages unless he received his... Read more
English assisted suicide bill not put to vote in House of Lords
After seven hours of debate and notable opposition in the House of Lords on Friday, the sponsor of a bill... Read more
That time a priest was reprimanded by a saint
When white smoke poured out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on October 16, 1978, Fr. Eamon Kelly, a... Read more
Adults from Afghanistan, Iran, prepare to be baptized as Catholics in Vienna
Some have had ‘very deep religious experiences.’ Read more
Vatican steps in to help failing Catholic hospital in Rome
The historic Fatebenefratelli Hospital is located on Rome’s Tiber Island. Read more
Pope Francis says he wants to travel to Oceania and Africa
He confirmed that he would visit Greece and Cyprus in December. Read more
Supreme Court to hear challenges to Texas heartbeat law
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider two legal challenges to Texas’ pro-life heartbeat law, just weeks before it... Read more
Vatican issues decree clarifying responsibilities for translation of Latin liturgical texts
Archbishop Roche said: ‘The great task of translation ... falls to the bishops.’ Read more
Father Bill Atkinson canonization cause completes first phase, moves onto Rome
Father Bill Atkinson, an Augustinian priest from Philadelphia who died in 2006, is one step closer in the cause for... Read more
Catholic, Anglican, and Jewish leaders urge UK Parliament to reject assisted suicide bill
They called for ‘high-quality palliative care’ to be made available to all. Read more
Pope Francis thanks God for ‘profound personal bond’ with Orthodox leader
The Orthodox leader is marking the 30th anniversary of his election. Read more
