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St. Louis archdiocese says masks optional at its schools this fall
The Archdiocese of St. Louis announced Monday that face masks will be optional at its Catholic schools this fall. Read more
The Catholic University of America announces research grant from NASA
The Catholic University of America announced this week that it has received a $64.1 million research grant from NASA to... Read more
More than 220,000 people left the Catholic Church in Germany in 2020
The figure was lower than the record number set in 2019. Read more
Spanish medical body: Threat to conscientious objection on abortion ‘unacceptable, illegal, and unjust’
Spain’s Equality Minister wants to change the abortion law. Read more
Pope Francis returns to Vatican after colon surgery
After leaving hospital, Pope Francis stopped to pray at the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Read more
Oblates of Mary apologize for 'deafness' in response to reports of graves at indigenous schools
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate had significant responsibility for operating residential schools for Canada’s First Nations and other indigenous... Read more
Cuban-American bishops state solidarity with Cuba protests
Four Cuban-American bishops issued a statement Tuesday indicating their support for Cubans seeking recognition of their human rights, following protests... Read more
Judge blocks Indiana law requiring doctors to inform patients about abortion pill reversal
A federal judge in late June blocked a law in Indiana, set to take effect July 1, which would have... Read more
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Pro-abortion protesters block NY pro-life procession
Pro-abortion protestors blocked a pro-life procession in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday morning. Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria who escaped nine-day captivity 'responding well to medication'
Fr. Elijah Juma Wada, a priest of the Diocese of Maiduguri who was abducted June 30 and held for nine... Read more
USCCB implores Congress to restore pro-life policies to spending bills
A proposed federal spending bill is the most extreme pro-abortion funding bill in the history of the United States, said... Read more
First Nations leaders announce more than 160 unmarked graves found at former Catholic-run residential school
A Canadian First Nations tribe last week announced an estimated 160 unmarked graves were found at the site of a... Read more
Tokyo archbishop asks Olympic athletes not to visit Catholic churches during games
The 2020 Summer Olympics begins on July 23. Read more
Pope Francis visits children on oncology ward of Rome hospital
The ward is located on the same floor as the pope’s suite. Read more
Pope Francis prays for more than 60 people killed in Iraq COVID ward fire
The pope assured families of “his spiritual closeness to all affected.” Read more
Pope Francis names Illinois priest to lead Covington diocese in Kentucky
Bishop-elect John C. Iffert succeeds Bishop Roger J. Foys. Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis ‘continuing planned treatment’ on 10th day in hospital
A Vatican spokesman said ongoing treatment would allow him to “return to the Vatican as soon as possible.” Read more
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Pope Francis: Late Congolese cardinal was ‘a man of justice, peace, and unity’
Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya died in France on July 11. Read more
Former Buffalo auxiliary bishop faces abuse allegation
Bishop Edward Grosz, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Buffalo, faces an allegation, which he denies, that he abused a then-child in... Read more
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Funding for fourth season of 'The Chosen’ series expected to begin soon
The internet series “The Chosen,” which dramatizes the life of Jesus and His disciples, has nearly completed its funding for... Read more
