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An exhibit at the Special Collections Department at the Catholic University of America.

A history of anti-Catholicism: Telling the story of the Church in America

Oct 28, 2020

By Matt Hadro

From political smears against Al Smith, to the papers of a Massachusetts convent torched by mobs, the Catholic University of America's Special Collections... Read more

Pope Francis bestows the pallium on newly appointed Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa Oct. 28, 2020.

Pope Francis bestows pallium on new Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

Oct 28, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Wednesday bestowed the pallium on the newly appointed Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem.  Read more

Pope Francis at his general audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican Oct. 28, 2020.

Pope Francis appeals for peace in Cameroon after deadly school attack

Oct 28, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis appealed for an end to violence in Cameroon Wednesday after seven students were killed in an attack on... Read more

Cardinal Anthony Soter Fernandez, pictured in St. Peter's Basilica Nov. 19, 2016.

Malaysia’s first cardinal dies at age 88

Oct 28, 2020

Malaysia’s first cardinal died Wednesday at the age of 88.  Read more

Pope Francis delivers his general audience address in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican, Oct. 28, 2020.

Pope Francis supports Polish Catholics in fight against abortion

Oct 28, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis told Polish Catholics Wednesday that he asks St. John Paul II’s intercession for respect for life, amid protests... Read more

Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski of Krakow, Poland, center, pictured Oct. 20, 2016.

Polish Catholics urged to pray and fast after protesters disrupt Masses over abortion ruling

Oct 28, 2020

An archbishop urged Polish Catholics to pray and fast Tuesday after protesters disrupted Masses in the wake of a landmark... Read more

The Valley of the Fallen.

The martyrs buried at the Valley of the Fallen

Oct 28, 2020

The Valley of the Fallen is a monumental complex near Madrid which includes an abbey and basilica, and which honors... Read more

Focolara Movement logo.

Focolare Movement will review handling of abuse allegations

Oct 27, 2020

The Focolare Movement will initiate an independent review of the group’s handling of sexual abuse allegations.  Read more

Louisiana voters will decide whether to amend constitution to exclude 'right to abortion'

Oct 27, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

Voters in Louisiana will decide Nov. 3 on a constitutional amendment, authored by a pro-life Democrat, which would prevent Louisiana’s... Read more

Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans in Rome, Jan. 26, 2012.

New Orleans archdiocese seeks laicization for all clergy credibly accused of sex abuse

Oct 27, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

While scandalous allegations against two New Orleans-area priests have again raised questions about the Church’s response to clergy misconduct, the... Read more

Vatican police car.

Report: Vatican investigators focus on longtime investment manager

Oct 27, 2020

An Italian newsweekly says it has obtained a document in which Vatican investigators focus on Enrico Crasso - a longtime... Read more

The Cupola of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on June 18, 2015.

Vatican abuse trial: Victim petitions to sue pre-seminary and religious group

Oct 27, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

At a hearing Tuesday of an ongoing abuse and cover-up trial against two Italian priests, the Vatican court accepted a... Read more

Amy Coney Barrett.

'One of our own': Catholic leaders welcome Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court

Oct 27, 2020

Catholic bishops, academics, and policy experts hailed the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on October... Read more

US Supreme Court in Washington.

Mississippi abortion decision due as Amy Coney Barrett joins Supreme Court

Oct 27, 2020

As new Justice Amy Coney Barrett takes her seat at the Supreme Court, one of the first decisions on her... Read more

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, pictured in Lebanon on Dec. 2, 2014.

Vatican diplomat: Catholics can help UN to live up to its principles

Oct 27, 2020

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican’s permanent observer to the United Nations has said that faith-based organizations need to help the international community to see its... Read more

Pope Francis attends the general audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall Oct. 21, 2020.

Pope Francis urges Europe’s leaders to rediscover ‘path of fraternity’

Oct 27, 2020

Pope Francis warned Europe’s leaders Tuesday that the project of European unity is at risk unless they “rediscover the path... Read more

Flag of the Sovereign Military Oder of Malta.

Order of Malta to elect new Grand Master amid constitutional clash

Oct 27, 2020

By Ed Condon

In normal times, the election of a new Grand Master of the Order of Malta would be a fascinating enough... Read more

El Paso bishop asks for prayer, smaller Masses as coronavirus cases increase

Oct 26, 2020

Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso has called for prayer and a small capacity of attendees at Mass, as a... Read more

Dia de los Muertos in Santa Clara Cemetery, Oxnard, Ca.

Los Angeles archdiocese offers Dia de los Muertos resources amid pandemic

Oct 26, 2020

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is helping Catholic students and their families celebrate Día de los Muertos amid the pandemic... Read more

Chief Justice John G. Roberts administers the Judicial Oath to Judge Amy Coney Barrett in the Supreme Court Building. Barrett's husband Jesse holds the Bible.

Amy Coney Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice

Oct 26, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Senate on Monday voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Barrett took the oaths of... Read more