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How the Catholic Church helped unemployed laborers in the 1920s
The 1920s are known as the “Roaring Twenties” because they were years of economic growth and rising prosperity. But while... Read more
Religious sisters missing after jihadist attack found safe and well
Two religious sisters missing after jihadists attacked a port town in Mozambique have been found safe and well, a Catholic... Read more
Church leaders pray for peace following stabbings in Birmingham, England
Catholic and Anglican leaders in Birmingham, England, said they were praying for peace Monday after an attack that left one... Read more
Mundelein seminary accepts nominations for 'hero priests' of the pandemic
In a photo from this spring, Fr. Bobby Krueger dons a black beanie, thick grey gloves, and a jacket with... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Duluth Bishop-elect Michel Mulloy after abuse allegation
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Bishop-elect of Duluth, Minnesota, Michel J. Mulloy, after an accusation that he... Read more
Why organized labor is (still) a Catholic cause
At a time when labor unions are weak, Catholics still have a place in the labor movement, said a priest... Read more
Cardinal Jaworski, friend of St. John Paul II, dies at age 94
A cardinal who was close to St. John Paul II died Saturday, two weeks after his 94th birthday. Read more
Holy See upholds confessional seal in response to Australian royal commission
The Australian bishops have provided the federal government with the Holy See’s observations on 12 recommendations of a 2017 report... Read more
Only 18 babies with Down syndrome born in Denmark in 2019
Only 18 children with Down syndrome were born in Denmark in 2019, the lowest number on record in the Scandinavian... Read more
Pope Francis pleads with Catholics not to gossip
Pope Francis implored Catholics Sunday not to gossip about one another’s faults, but instead to follow Jesus’ directive on fraternal... Read more
His own father murdered, Catholic archbishop speaks against death penalty
The Archbishop of Kansas City is calling for an end to the death penalty. Read more
In New York, Catholic school teachers file labor complaint over COVID reopening plans
Teachers from schools in the Archdiocese of New York have filed a labor complaint, saying they were not properly involved... Read more
Trump campaign calls letter a 'recommitment' to the pro-life movement
President Donald Trump released a letter Thursday touting pro-life accomplishments in his first term and commitments for a second term—but... Read more
Pope Francis to sign a new encyclical on human fraternity on Oct. 3
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis will sign the third encyclical of his pontificate in Assisi on Oct. 3. Read more
‘Somebody has to make a big move’: Catholic priest who walked Belfast gauntlet on reconciliation
On Sept. 3, 2001, Fr. Aidan Troy set off with a group of children in the Ardoyne district of north... Read more
‘Catholics for Biden’ claims Democratic candidate shares pope’s priorities
The Catholic voter outreach of Joe Biden’s presidential campaign has launched its 2020 efforts, telling Catholics that Biden’s priorities align... Read more
SF archbishop: City’s worship restrictions show ‘callous unconcern’ for spiritual needs
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco said Friday that the city’s current restrictions on public worship— which prohibit indoor services... Read more
Federal court upholds injunction against Trump admin’s Title X rules in Maryland
A federal court of appeals this week ruled against the Trump administration’s requirement that Title X recipients may not perform... Read more
English bishop prays for canonization of Manchester nun Elizabeth Prout
An English bishop has encouraged Catholics to pray for the canonization of Mother Elizabeth Prout - a 19th-century religious sister... Read more
Scotland's Hate Crime Bill garners large consultation
Nearly 2,000 submissions have been made to the Scottish Parliament in the course of a 12-week public consultation on a... Read more
