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Croatia offers scholarships to young persecuted Christians
The Croatian government is offering college scholarships to young Christians at risk of persecution Read more
Society of Catholic Scientists prepares for conference on non-human intelligence
The Society of Catholic Scientists (SCS) will hold its 2021 conference in Washington D.C. on the subject of non-human intelligence. Read more
Pope Francis applauds beatification of monks who died protecting the Eucharist
In his Regina Coeli address Sunday, Pope Francis applauded the beatification of six Cistercian monks who were martyred while trying... Read more
Pope Francis prays for peace as Ukraine-Russia tensions rise
“I follow with great concern the events in some areas of eastern Ukraine, where violations of the ceasefire have multiplied... Read more
Chicago's Running Nun talks about faith and sport
Through the Chicago marathon, Sister Stephanie Baliga and her team have raised more than $1.1M for her community's outreach to... Read more
Pro-abortion billboard campaign in Kentucky draws pro-life response
“The Catholic Church has a deep and cherished commitment to give voice to the child in the womb and to... Read more
Pro-abortion constitutional reform in Mexico paused
The administration of Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and legislators from his ruling National Regeneration Movement decided to put... Read more
Three-time Olympian shares her conversion story
Three-time Olympian Dominique Dawes talks about her conversion to the Catholic faith, and how God has been at work in... Read more
Former Cincinnati auxiliary bishop’s role with Catholic school undetermined, as parents express concerns
Parents at St. John the Baptist School in Hamilton County, Ohio expressed concern this week about former Auxiliary Bishop Joseph... Read more
Vatican official: Pope to advance sainthood cause of EU 'founding father' Robert Schuman
Pope Francis could declare venerable the French statesman Robert Schuman, a key “founding father” of the European Union, a Vatican... Read more
Benedict XVI turns 94 years old
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was born 94 years ago today in the town of Marktl, Bavaria. More than eight years... Read more
Christian anthropology can renew the West, Vatican foreign minister says
"I retain an optimism that leads me to believe that with due commitment we can rise again," Archbishop Paul Gallagher... Read more
St. Faustina relic given to Catholic basilica hit by Croatia earthquake
A Catholic basilica in one of the towns most-damaged by an earthquake in Croatia last December recently received a relic... Read more
Virtual discernment program helps Boston men explore priesthood
This past week, the Archdiocese of Boston released its new vocation discernment initiative, Scivias, designed to bring vocational guidance to... Read more
How a Catholic family of 16 lives debt-free
Five years ago, a Catholic family of 16 made international news for sending their children to college without any debt... Read more
Charleston diocese sues South Carolina for barring Covid-relief funds from private schools
The Diocese of Charleston filed a suit against South Carolina on Wednesday challenging the state’s “Blaine Amendment”, which prohibits public... Read more
Father Kapaun's remains to return to Kansas, family says
The remains of Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun, army chaplain and hero of the Korean War, will return to... Read more
Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis to make tour of schools in Argentina
A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be displayed for veneration April 18 at a school in Córdoba, Argentina, marking... Read more
Pope Francis: Meeting Christ in the poor renews our missionary vigor
Pope Francis said Thursday that the poverty and exclusion from the job market caused by the coronavirus pandemic has made... Read more
Under financial pressure, Rockville Centre diocese sells pastoral center, closes several schools
In the wake of bankruptcy filings, the Diocese of Rockville Centre in March announced the sale of its $5.2 million... Read more
