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San Marino votes to legalize abortion
The referendum vote ended the microstate’s abortion ban. Read more
US-born Lithuanian archbishop elected president of European bishops’ council
Archbishop Gintaras Grušas succeeds Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco. Read more
Scottish Catholics urged to oppose assisted suicide legalization
Scotland’s Catholic bishops are urging opposition to a measure that would legalize assisted suicide, warning that the government ought to... Read more
Cardinal Burke provides update on his recovery from COVID-19
Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke updated his followers on his recovery from COVID-19 and thanked them for their prayers in a... Read more
March for the Martyrs highlights 'global crisis of Christian persecution'
The second annual March for the Martyrs took place Saturday in Washington, D.C., featuring testimony from advocates for persecuted Christians... Read more
Pope Francis: The Catholic Church must be welcoming
Division and exclusion come from Satan, Pope Francis warned. Read more
Father Kapaun's remains returned to Kansas
The remains of Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun returned to his hometown of Pilsen, Kansas on Saturday, ahead of... Read more
California governor moves to protect 'privacy' of minors who procure abortions
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills Sept. 22 that relate to privacy surrounding abortion, both of which... Read more
Surgeon who operated on Cardinal Sarah: ‘I could feel his holiness’
Domenico Veneziano described the cardinal as “a very cultured and profound person.” Read more
New Brunswick dioceses will not require COVID vaccination to attend Mass
The Archdiocese of Moncton announced Friday the four bishops in the province have adopted a common policy for attendance at... Read more
Don't let Colo. law silence same-sex marriage objections, web designer asks Supreme Court
A Colorado web designer who fears prosecution under state anti-discrimination law for stating her faith-based objections to providing services that... Read more
Canada's bishops apologize for abuses at residential schools
The Catholic bishops of Canada issued a formal apology to the Indigenous population of the country for the abuses of... Read more
Former HHS official: Biden administration trying to 'bail out' Texas abortion providers
The Biden administration is looking to “bail out” Texas pro-abortion groups with its new actions, one former senior HHS official... Read more
Saint Joseph Summit begins Thursday
A California-based ministry, with the support of the Diocese of Orange, is hosting a virtual four-day summit on St. Joseph... Read more
Cardinal Kasper supports alternative ‘Synodal Way’ text
The influential theologian is considered to be close to Pope Francis. Read more
Catholic school in Illinois hires coach in same-sex marriage, reversing earlier decision
A Catholic school in suburban Chicago this week reversed a previous decision not to hire a coach who is civilly... Read more
House responds to Texas pro-life law, passes bill codifying 'right' to abortion
The House on Friday passed legislation overriding state pro-life laws and removing limits on abortion up to the point of... Read more
Pope Francis mourns Venezuelan cardinal who ‘gave his life to the service of God and the Church’
Cardinal Urosa died almost a month after being hospitalized with COVID-19. Read more
Pope Francis appoints delegate to oversee Communion and Liberation’s consecrated laity
The special delegate will oversee the Memores Domini. Read more
Pope Francis meets with newly elected Armenian Catholic patriarch
Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian was elected in Rome. Read more
