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Pro-abortion Catholic Democrats: Don’t deny us the Eucharist
Dozens of Catholic members of Congress issued a statement on Friday claiming that denial of Holy Communion to pro-abortion politicians... Read more
Human rights activist to China: Don’t wait till 2025 to lift all birth restrictions
For decades, China has enforced draconian population policies. Read more
Bishops plan response to Native American Catholics who 'want their voice heard'
Native American ministry was an action item for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Thursday, as the relevant subcommittee... Read more
Berlin Catholic archdiocese releases previously unpublished section of abuse report
Part C of the report presents the personnel files of 61 accused clerics. Read more
Pope Francis may continue to make changes in the Roman Curia
As the completion of curia reform approaches, Pope Francis would be moving towards some changes. The pope's next moves might... Read more
Paris archbishop: Notre-Dame Cathedral repairs a symbol of Christian renewal
“This cathedral is also the symbol of the restoration of this Church founded 2,000 years ago by Christ himself,” said... Read more
Gibraltar to hold referendum vote to legalize abortion
The referendum will take place on June 24. Read more
Thief returns relics of Polish Catholic saint who inspired Pope John Paul II
The perpetrator apologized for stealing the relics of St. Albert Chmielowski. Read more
Myanmar military arrest Catholic priest amid crackdown
Fr. Michael Aung Ling was accused of providing food to a civil resistance group. Read more
Ireland’s religious education teachers concerned by bullying of practicing Catholic students
The teachers’ concerns are highlighted in an upcoming study. Read more
Pittsburgh group calls for same-sex blessings
A Catholic organization based in Pittsburgh has called on Bishop David Zubik to reject a March note from the Congregation... Read more
Costa Rican bishop calls Catholics to witness to faith in public life
The Bishop of Ciudad Quesada on Tuesday called on the faithful not to hide their faith in private, but to... Read more
Polish Catholic priest guillotined by Nazis to be beatified in November
Fr. Jan Macha will be declared blessed in Katowice, southern Poland, on Nov. 20. Read more
Abortion is not healthcare, bishops say ahead of European Parliament vote
A commission of European bishops criticized a report seeking the recognition of a “right to abortion.” Read more
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Lay advisor urges U.S. bishops to reconcile with all Catholics over clergy abuse
In responding to clergy sex abuse, U.S. bishops must expand their reconciliation efforts to include not only victim survivors, but... Read more
Pope Francis: Do not forget workers pushed to the margins by pandemic
Pope Francis was addressing an International Labor Organization summit. Read more
Hungary passes law barring pornography, pro-LGBT content for minors
Hungary’s parliament has passed a sex crimes law that includes elements aiming to protect children, barring providing pornography and content... Read more
Update: US bishops vote in favor of advancing two causes of canonization
The US bishops voted Thursday that they consider it opportune to advance two causes of canonization, for Father Joseph Verbis... Read more
Supreme Court sides unanimously with Catholic Social Services in religious freedom case
The Supreme Court on Thursday decided unanimously in favor of Catholic Social Services in its lawsuit against the city of... Read more
Religious leaders, scientists to convene at Vatican ahead of climate summit
“Faith and Science: Towards COP26” will take place Oct. 4 at the Vatican Read more
