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Vatican diplomat criticizes ‘divisive’ UN Human Rights Council report on Islamophobia
A Vatican diplomat has said that a UN Human Rights Council report on Islamophobia risks “polarizing the international community.” Read more
Mass. Supreme Court calls into question religious exemption for Christian colleges
A social work professor at a Christian college in Massachusetts is not a “ministerial employee” and the college cannot claim... Read more
Online event, papal message to mark opening of ‘Amoris laetitia’ year
The Vatican will mark the fifth anniversary of the publication of Amoris laetitia, Pope Francis’ 2016 exhortation on the family,... Read more
Catholic priest pursues challenge as Scottish government sets new date to lift public worship ban
A Catholic priest will proceed with a challenge to the Scottish government’s ban on public worship despite an announcement that... Read more
Catholic nun begs police not to shoot protesters during Myanmar unrest
A religious sister in northern Burma knelt before police on Monday, begging them not to use violent force against protestors. Read more
Pope Francis: Keep praying for ‘our sorely tried brothers and sisters’ in Iraq
At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis urged Catholics worldwide to keep praying for “our sorely tried brothers and sisters”... Read more
Cardinal Sarah says he has ‘never opposed the pope’ in first interview since stepping down
Cardinal Robert Sarah said on Wednesday that claims that he and Pope Francis are enemies were false, in his first... Read more
Teresita: The Spanish 10-year-old who became a missionary
A 10-year-old girl in Spain fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a Catholic missionary from her hospital bed shortly before... Read more
Wash. court okays bisexual lawyer’s discrimination suit against Christian homeless mission
American conflicts over religious freedom continue, as the Washington Supreme Court has reversed a ruling that blocked a bisexual lawyer’s... Read more
Bishop Conley discusses extended sabbatical for mental health
Following a nearly year-long sabbatical to attend to his mental health, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln explained his experience with... Read more
Bankruptcy judge rules Buffalo diocese will not pay for retired bishops’ lawyers
A bankruptcy judge ruled this month that the Diocese of Buffalo has “no obligation” to retain a law firm on... Read more
Fire destroys historic church in Mexico
St. James the Apostle church in Nurio, in the Mexican state of Michoacán, was destroyed by a fire on Sunday. Read more
Religious sister who treated Covid patients honored as 'Woman of Courage'
A religious sister and registered nurse who served those sick with COVID-19 in Italy has been honored by the U.S.... Read more
Catholic women issue statement opposing use of 'abortion-tainted vaccines'
Eighty-six Catholic women from 25 countries issued a letter Monday opposing what they called “abortion-tainted” COVID-19 vaccines, and arguing Church... Read more
Scammer arrested after attempt to sell Turkish basilica
Turkish authorities have arrested a scam artist who reportedly attempted to claim ownership of and sell a famous Catholic basilica... Read more
Bishop appointed for S Sudan's Rumbek diocese after nearly 10 years' vacancy
Father Christian Carlassare, who was appointed Bishop of Rumbek on Monday, nearly 10 years since the death of the diocese’s... Read more
Swiss voters narrowly back ban on burqa, niqab as religious leaders voice concern
Swiss voters have narrowly approved a proposal to religious facial coverings in public nationwide. Though the move will affect a... Read more
Legal group highlights forced marriages, conversions on International Women’s Day
A Christian group marked International Women’s Day 2021 by highlighting forced marriages and conversions - an ongoing problem for millions... Read more
Pope Francis blesses Marian statue desecrated by Islamic State
A statue of the Virgin Mary that had been desecrated by the Islamic State was present at Pope Francis’ Mass... Read more
Minneapolis archbishop prays for peace as trial of Derek Chauvin begins
The archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis urged peace and prayer before the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, who faces... Read more
