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Archbishop-elect Nelson Perez speaks at a Jan. 23 press conference announcing his appointment as Archbishop of Philadelphia.

Aiming for pastoral presence in Philadelphia, Perez says he learned from Chaput

Jan 23, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The next Archbishop of Philadelphia said Thursday that he is glad for a homecoming to his native archdiocese, that he... Read more

The display of St. Timothy’s relics at the altar of St. Paul’s conversion in St. Paul’s Outside the Walls.

St. Timothy's relics moved to Rome for Week of Christian Unity

Jan 23, 2020

By Courtney Mares

The relics of St. Timothy are in Rome this week for veneration during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.  Read more

Bishop Nelson Perez. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

Cleveland's Bishop Nelson Perez to lead Philadelphia archdiocese

Jan 23, 2020

Bishop Nelson Perez of Cleveland was appointed Archbishop of Philadelphia Thursday, returning to the local Church of his priestly ordination.  Read more

Angelo Ciappelloni. Courtesy photo.

‘Follow me:’ How John Paul II and Benedict XVI led a Catholic back to the faith

Jan 23, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

How Angelo Ciappelloni found his faith at the funeral of John Paul II.  Read more

St. Paul’s Cathedral in Minnesota.

Minnesota abuse survivors to speak at 'restorative justice' conference

Jan 22, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is set to open a conference for survivors of clerical sexual abuse on... Read more

Survey finds significant 'pro-choice' support for abortion regulations

Jan 22, 2020

Americans favor returning abortion restrictions to the states, favor a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, and are... Read more

US Supreme Court.

US bishops speak up on school choice as Supreme Court hears case

Jan 22, 2020

States should not deny tax credit programs to families who choose religious private schools, said members of the U.S. Conference... Read more

Pro-life demonstrators.

On 'Roe' anniversary, bishops announce parish initiative to help pregnant women  

Jan 22, 2020

While lamenting the anniversaries of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decisions that mandate legal abortion nationwide, the U.S. bishops announced... Read more

Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

Revision of Criminal Code could legalize abortion throughout Mexico

Jan 22, 2020

Pro-life advocates in Mexico are speaking out against a leaked draft copy of Mexico’s revised National Criminal Code, which would... Read more

Pope Francis on Jan. 31, 2018.

Pope Francis: Christians can unite in welcoming migrants, each other

Jan 22, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Welcoming other Christians and showing hospitality to strangers, especially migrants, is an opportunity for unity and for sharing Christ’s love,... Read more

Central American migrants in a caravan headed toward the United States Jan. 21, 2010.

Mexican bishop: Migrant caravan should be ‘treated like brothers’

Jan 22, 2020

The bishop of the southern Mexican border town of Tapachula is calling for members of an incoming migrant caravan to... Read more

Trump administration considers travel bans on up to seven more countries

Jan 21, 2020

More travel bans and restrictions could be coming from the Trump administration, with up to seven countries targeted.  Read more

Don’t call a pro-life midwife, UK university said

Jan 21, 2020

An undergraduate student in a midwife program was barred from placement in a hospital, reportedly due to her pro-life beliefs.... Read more

US President Donald Trump speaks to March for Life participants and pro-life leaders in the Rose Garden at the White House, Jan. 19, 2018 in Washington, DC.

Trump declares Jan. 22 'National Sanctity of Human Life Day'

Jan 21, 2020

President Donald Trump declared Jan. 22 to be National Sanctity of Human Life Day, in a proclamation signed Monday.  Read more

Legionaries of Christ to discuss handling of abuse at Rome meeting

Jan 21, 2020

The Legionaries of Christ on Jan. 20 opened its 2020 Ordinary General Chapter in Rome, which convenes every six years... Read more

Ruling against Trump executive order helps people flee danger, bishops say

Jan 21, 2020

A federal judge’s ruling has halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that allows states and localities to refuse permission for... Read more

Pope Francis May 12, 2019.

Put good of human person at center of public policy, Pope Francis says

Jan 21, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

In a message to the global delegates of the 2020 World Economic Forum, Pope Francis stressed the duty of governments... Read more

James Dailey.

U.S. bishops say death row inmate likely innocent, call for new trial

Jan 20, 2020

The U.S. bishops’ conference and the bishops of Florida are calling for a Florida death row inmate to be given... Read more

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King during the March on Washington, 1963.

What the pope said when Martin Luther King was killed

Jan 20, 2020

On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr., was fatally shot outside his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis,... Read more

Seminarians abducted from Nigeria's Good Shepherd Major Seminary.

1 of 4 kidnapped Nigerian seminarians released after suffering serious injuries

Jan 20, 2020

A Nigerian seminarian who was abducted this month was freed by his kidnappers after 10 days in captivity. Three seminarians... Read more