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St. Thomas-Houston university’s new sex and gender program based on ‘Catholic anthropology’
The four-course sequence includes online classes in Catholic anthropology, the history of gender, and the science and social science of... Read more
Thomas Gumbleton, former Detroit auxiliary bishop known for political activism, dies at 94
In announcing his death this week, Archbishop Allen Vigneron described Gumbleton as “a faithful son of the Archdiocese of Detroit.” Read more
Communion wafers found discarded in parking lot of West Virginia church after Easter Mass
Father Timothy Grassi of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church said he suspects the action was “a way for [someone] to... Read more
Oregon re-criminalizes hard drugs after ‘overdose rates skyrocketed’
The law ordered that individuals arrested for possession of drugs could have their citation dismissed if they called a state-created... Read more
Catholic University locks down after fatal shooting at Washington, DC, subway station
The shooting took place Thursday afternoon on the Metrorail platform adjacent to the university’s campus. Read more
French court sentences Cardinal Ouellet, religious community to fines after expelling nun
A French court has fined Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet, PSS, and others for the wrongful dismissal of Sabine Baudin de... Read more
New episode involving land dispute shakes Armenian community in Jerusalem again
According to a communique, on April 3 “an unlawful eviction was initiated by Israeli police on the grounds of the... Read more
Catholic bishop urges U.S. Secretary of State to build ‘partnership’ with Nigeria to address violence
Bishop Elias Zaidan urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken to heed the concerns of Nigerian bishops who describe their situation... Read more
Catholic Home Missions Appeal: an opportunity for parishes to ‘minister to their neighbors’
Grants funded by this appeal have boosted priestly vocations and supported evangelization efforts, among other projects, in places that lack... Read more
Catholic Nebraska lawmaker leaves Democratic Party over its pro-abortion views
Nebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell said in a news conference that his party change was caused by the Democratic Party’s... Read more
Catholic Relief Services increasing efforts in Gaza despite deaths of aid workers
Jason Knapp of CRS told CNA that they remain “committed to doing everything we can to address the significant humanitarian... Read more
‘Rocker’ Spanish priest dies from burns suffered during lighting of Easter fire
According to the Spanish newspaper El Heraldo de Aragón, sources from the archdiocese said Father Javier Sánchez “tried to protect... Read more
Priest says ‘trans’ people he has ministered to have deep wounds
Father Francisco “Patxi” Bronchalo said among the wounded he sees “children broken by very hard life experiences in the most... Read more
Baltimore Archdiocese sues insurers over abuse claims coverage
The archdiocese filed for bankruptcy in September 2023 ahead of a state law that ended the statute of limitations for... Read more
Oldest man in the world dead at 114; prayed the rosary twice daily
Juan Vicente Pérez Mora was awarded the oldest man in the world distinction by Guinness World Records on Feb. 4,... Read more
Pope Francis ‘deeply saddened,’ expresses closeness with victims of Taiwan earthquake
The Holy Father “assures everyone affected by this disaster of his heartfelt solidarity and spiritual closeness,” a Vatican telegram said. Read more
Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew hopes for ‘unified date’ for Easter in East and West
“It is a scandal to celebrate separately the unique event of the one Resurrection of the One Lord,” Patriarch Bartholomew... Read more
Byzantine Catholic priest ‘overjoyed’ to join special Synod on Synodality meeting
Father Artur Bubnevych said he is honored and delighted to be among the five priests from the U.S. selected to... Read more
Here’s when Easter officially ends
Easter lasts for a total of 50 days, from Easter Sunday until the feast of Pentecost. Read more
Crisis in Haiti worsens: Minor seminary attacked by gangs
The Haitian Conference of Religious reported that a minor seminary run by the Spiritan Fathers was attacked April 1 by... Read more
