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How California's abortion mandate trampled on Catholic nuns
California could lose federal funds for requiring employer health plans to cover elective abortion, federal officials have said. Read more
Diocese of Harrisburg files for bankruptcy amid new sex abuse lawsuits
The Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania announced Wednesday that it is filing for bankruptcy. Read more
LGBTQ+ law clinic at Gonzaga Law raises 'serious concerns' for Spokane bishop
Gonzaga University’s plan to become the first Jesuit university to open a law clinic focused primarily on LGBT advocacy has... Read more
Picture this: Knights of Columbus publish new illustrated history
A multitude of photos and copies of historic records enliven a new history of the largest Catholic men’s organization in... Read more
Kidnapped Nigerian priest has been released
The Nigerian priest who was abducted by gunmen last week has been freed. Fr. Nicholas Oboh was kidnapped last week... Read more
In last Sunday Mass as Philly archbishop, Chaput retires with gratitude
Archbishop Charles Chaput has been a diocesan bishop for 31 years. For most of that time, his people have known... Read more
In new series, Pope Francis offers insights on the Nicene Creed
An Italian television station released on Monday the first in an eight part series of interviews designed to highlight reflections... Read more
Pope Francis requires year of missionary work for future Vatican diplomat priests
Pope Francis has requested that priests in formation for the Holy See’s diplomatic service be required to spend one year... Read more
Pope Francis: God's law brings freedom
God gives the grace both to follow his law exteriorly and to accept it in one’s heart, which is what... Read more
Date set Cardinal Pell's last chance appeal hearing
Australia’s High Court has set a date for the final appeal of Cardinal George Pell, who was convicted in 2018... Read more
McCarrick was a 'devourer of souls,' former priest secretary tells parish
A priest who was the personal secretary of former cardinal Theodore McCarrick said he is sickened by manipulative fundraising tactics... Read more
Next ordinary synod of bishops to be held in 2022
The next ordinary assembly of the synod of bishops is to be held in the fall of 2022, according to... Read more
Pope Francis speaks about financial reforms to Vatican tribunal
As the Holy See awaits the results of a scheduled financial inspection, Pope Francis spoke about ongoing financial reform and... Read more
'No different from the rest of us'- Priests and mental health care
After the suicide of a Missouri priest last month, psychologists talked with CNA about the issues priests can face when... Read more
Australian bishops: religious discrimination bill has merit, but flaws should be fixed
Australia’s Catholic bishops have welcomed changes to a proposed religious discrimination bill to protect religious believers and institutions from discrimination... Read more
More wives, fewer penalties? Utah debates partial decriminalization of polygamy
The Utah Senate will consider a bill that would partially decriminalize polygamy after a state senate committee passed it unanimously,... Read more
On transgenderism: Common ground, and real differences, between Catholics and radical feminists
In their efforts to teach the truth in the face of the transgender ideology, Catholics are finding an unlikely ally:... Read more
After priest says pedophilia 'doesn't kill anyone,' Bishop Tobin responds
Rhode Island’s Catholic bishop has responded to controversy over a series of remarks from a priest in his diocese, which... Read more
5 things to know about 'Querida Amazonia'
Here are five things to know about Querida Amazonia. Read more
Why Abraham Lincoln held a White House fundraiser for this black Catholic parish
When black Catholics in DC wanted a church, Abraham Lincoln helped raise the money. Read more
