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Portland archbishop decries violence, calls for peaceful efforts against racism
The archbishop of Portland, Oregon is urging Catholics to learn about and study how to respond to the sin of... Read more
US bishops launch year-long dialogue with young Catholics
Last weekend, a group of 300 Catholics, including 30 bishops and the apostolic nuncio to the United States, kicked off... Read more
‘It’s slightly scary’: How Catholic schools are preparing for class during the pandemic
As Catholic schools prepare to reopen for in-person and remote learning in the fall, teachers and staff are bracing for... Read more
California parish restores vandalized Our Lady of Guadalupe statue
A California parish has restored an outdoor statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe, after it was kicked to the ground... Read more
Catholics mark centenary of Poland’s consecration to the Sacred Heart
Catholics marked the 100th anniversary Monday of the consecration of Poland to the Sacred Heart. Read more
Vatican dicastery launches ‘send a hug’ campaign for elderly isolated by pandemic
The Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life launched a new campaign Monday urging young people to “send a hug”... Read more
Cardinal Kasper defends Vatican instruction on parishes
Cardinal Walter Kasper has defended a new Vatican instruction on parishes after it was criticized by several German bishops. Read more
Historic manuscripts get a modern treatment with new Vatican library website
A revamped website for the Vatican Apostolic Library brings modern technology to the study of historic manuscripts. Read more
Pope Francis asks young people to 'send a hug' to the elderly
Pope Francis asked young people Sunday to reach out to the elderly, especially those in nursing homes, to send a... Read more
Nantes cathedral fire: Altar server charged with arson
A church volunteer has admitted to starting the fire at Nantes Cathedral and was charged with arson on Saturday. Read more
Mass, procession to mark fourth anniversary of Fr. Jacques Hamel’s murder
The Diocese of Rouen, France will mark the fourth anniversary of the murder of Fr. Jacques Hamel with a Mass... Read more
The Catholic roots of Regis Philbin
Game show and talk show host Regis Francis Xavier Philbin died July 24 at 88. Philbin was a Catholic, and... Read more
US Supreme Court upholds Nevada's coronavirus rules for houses of worship
By a 5-4 vote on Friday the Supreme Court upheld Nevada’s coronavirus regulation that limits attendance at indoor religious services... Read more
Catholic schools weigh in-person learning as fall semester approaches
As school districts around the country are considering in-person or virtual education in the fall, Catholic dioceses are weighing tough... Read more
Priests for Life Fr. Frank Pavone resigns from Trump campaign roles
Priests for Life national director Fr. Frank Pavone has resigned from advisory positions in the reelection campaign of President Donald... Read more
Catholic schools ready for 'vital' in-person education, California's bishops say
Catholic schools in California are taking appropriate measures against the threat of the new coronavirus and authorities should issue waivers... Read more
Spanish bishop defends Junipero Serra’s legacy
A Spanish bishop recently celebrated Mass in the church where St. Junipero Serra was baptized, defending the saint’s legacy against... Read more
Why NFP is not just ‘Catholic contraception’
As someone who teaches couples about Natural Family Planning (NFP), Jeanice Vinduska most often fields questions of doubt from couples... Read more
Catholic bishops join Orthodox in 'Day of Mourning' for Hagia Sophia
Catholic bishops across the United States have issued joint statements with their Greek Orthodox counterparts expressing sorrow at the reopening... Read more
Washington Post settles defamation lawsuit with Nick Sandmann over March for Life controversy
The Washington Post has settled a defamation lawsuit filed by Nick Sandmann, who as a student at Covington Catholic High... Read more
