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Catholic bishops urge renewed solidarity within EU for pandemic recovery
The European Catholic bishops’ commission urged the European Union this week to commit to deepening solidarity in its pandemic recovery... Read more
Pope Francis appoints former European Central Bank chief to pontifical academy
Pope Francis appointed the former president of the European Central Bank to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences Friday. Read more
Indiana priest's suspension after Black Lives Matter letter divides Catholics
Catholics in one Indianapolis suburb are divided over the suspension of a priest who called organizers of the Black Lives... Read more
NY Catholic archdiocese to close 20 schools, merge 3
The Archdiocese of New York announced Thursday that 20 of its schools will not reopen, following the coronavirus crisis, and... Read more
German bishop appoints committee to reevaluate beatification process of Schoenstatt founder
Bishop Stephan Ackermann of the German diocese of Tier announced the appointment of a commission of historians to review the... Read more
Notre Dame Cathedral spire to be rebuilt as replica of pre-fire design
President Emmanuel Macron of France has announced that the Notre Dame cathedral spire will be rebuilt as a replica of... Read more
Hagia Sophia belongs 'to all of humanity', Eastern Orthodox patriarch says amid mosque plans
While Turkey’s president has made moves to close the museum at the former Christian basilica Hagia Sophia and revert it... Read more
Cardinal Tobin asks Trump for clemency in death row case
Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark has joined several U.S. bishops in asking President Donald Trump to commute the death sentence... Read more
Peruvian archbishop thanks doctors fighting coronavirus
The archbishop of Arequipa, Peru, thanked the doctors fighting the coronavirus pandemic, saying they offer hope to many. Read more
Why White House Catholics are concerned about Trump’s Catholic tweets
Officials working in the Trump administration have told CNA that they have been frustrated by recent presidential tweets elevating controversial... Read more
Erie diocese dropped from suit charging Bishop Trautman with abuse cover-up in NY
The Diocese of Erie has been dropped as a defendant in a lawsuit against Bishop Donald Trautman and the Diocese... Read more
Biden plans to end contraception exemption for Little Sisters
Former vice president Joe Biden pledged on Wednesday to reinstate Obama-era policies that would require the Little Sisters of the... Read more
Vatican diplomat tells UN ‘gender identity’ category not necessary for refugee protection
A Holy See diplomat raised concern at the United Nations in Geneva this week over the use of the term... Read more
Survey finds 30% of German Catholics are considering leaving Church
A survey released Thursday found that 30% of German Catholics are considering leaving the Church. Read more
Are Catholic flame wars evangelizing online? Bishop Barron says ‘no’
A California bishop challenged Catholics online to “cut it out” and better represent their Christian faith through their social media... Read more
What the Supreme Court ministerial exception ruling could mean for LGBT employment lawsuits
The Supreme Court’s ruling today on ministerial exception should encourage Catholic schools expecting teachers to live out Church doctrine on... Read more
Trump administration starts withdrawal from WHO
The United States will withdraw from the World Health Organization by July 6, 2021, the Trump administration has told the... Read more
Conjoined twins can have 'normal lives' after Vatican hospital performs separation surgery
Twins who were conjoined at the head are likely to return home within months from the Vatican’s pediatric hospital where... Read more
'We are overjoyed': Little Sisters of the Poor react to Supreme Court decision
Catholic leaders and religious liberty advocates have welcomed the Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Little Sisters of the... Read more
A tale of two Churches: Young African priest ordained in south Italy
Last month three men were ordained to the priesthood in a small city in southern Italy. Among them was Fr.... Read more
