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Pope Francis: ‘The Lord wants a loving relationship with us’
The pope said that Catholics were called to leave behind self-interest. Read more
Updated: Catholics ask Cardinal Gregory to reconsider cancelation of Tridentine Mass at National Shrine
The organizers of an Aug. 14 Tridentine Mass in Washington, D.C. – canceled per new papal restrictions on traditional liturgies... Read more
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Theodore McCarrick faces new civil sex abuse lawsuit
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick now faces a fifth civil sex abuse lawsuit in New Jersey, after he was criminally charged... Read more
Irish Catholic dioceses to go ahead with First Communions, confirmations after government advises delay
‘The mission of the Church cannot be put on hold indefinitely,’ a bishop said. Read more
Report: 17 Christians killed every day in Nigeria in first half of 2021
More than 3,000 Christians were murdered in 2021’s first 200 days. Read more
Mother Angelica's monastery elects new abbess, asks for 'continued prayers'
Mother Mary Paschal has been elected the newest abbess of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Hanceville, Alabama, filling... Read more
‘Abortion is not health care’: Members of Congress speak out against proposed abortion billing rule
More than 25 Republican senators wrote to the Biden administration this week warning that a proposed rule would allow federal... Read more
Thank God ahead of time: What Blessed Solanus Casey teaches about a spirituality of gratitude
Blessed Solanus Casey's childhood was not easy. He contracted diphtheria that permanently damaged his voice. Casey’s family also struggled economically... Read more
Catholic Charities in Texas criticizes state order restricting immigration work
Catholic entities helping migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border responded this week after the Texas governor restricted who could transport migrants... Read more
Irish Catholic bishop prays for road users’ protection ahead of August long weekend
More than 70 people have died so far in 2021 on Ireland’s roads. Read more
Pope Francis thanks South Korea’s bishops for $1M COVID-19 vaccine donation
The pope praised the ‘gesture of Christian charity, which really touched me.’ Read more
Two weeks after Pope Francis' Traditional Latin Mass restrictions, US bishops continue to respond
Two weeks after Pope Francis issued his motu proprio restricting the use of traditional liturgies, bishops throughout the United States... Read more
US bishops condemn abortion funding in House-passed spending bill
Leading U.S. bishops on Thursday opposed the House passage of appropriations bills that would fund abortions and exclude conscience protections... Read more
Catholic bishops in Poland express solidarity with Polish community after Glasgow church fire
Flames engulfed St. Simon’s, Partick, in Glasgow on July 28. Read more
Pope Francis mourns ‘authoritative biblical scholar’ Cardinal Albert Vanhoye
The French Jesuit was the world’s oldest cardinal at the time of his death. Read more
Catholic health care giant Ascension to mandate coronavirus vaccines for employees
The Catholic health care network Ascension will mandate coronavirus vaccination for its employees, physicians, volunteers, and vendors. It cited a... Read more
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Traditional Latin Mass restrictions leave ‘a lot of unanswered questions,’ says Providence bishop
The bishop of Providence says patience and reflection are necessary from all Catholics while bishops study Pope Francis’ motu proprio... Read more
House passes spending bills without restrictions on abortion funding
The House this week passed spending bills that would allow funding of abortions both in the United States and abroad. Read more
Priests of Buffalo diocese continue to face sex abuse accusations
Since June more than 90 sex abuse lawsuits involving the Diocese of Buffalo have been filed under New York’s Child... Read more
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick charged with sexual assault of a minor
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has reportedly been charged with sexual assault of a teenage boy, a crime alleged to have... Read more
