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Pro-life prayer outside an abortion clinic.

Mississippi pro-lifers file suit against abortion clinic protest restrictions

Oct 16, 2019

Pro-life advocates in Jackson, Mississippi have filed a lawsuit against a new city ordinance that would restrict protesters’ ability to... Read more

Women in Angola. Africa.

As Angola drought continues, Catholic Church calls for emergency declaration

Oct 15, 2019

As a severe drought continues to devastate regions of Angola, the Catholic Church in the country is asking the government... Read more

Saddleridge Fire, Los Angeles County.

In face of California fire, LA archdiocese expands fund for victims

Oct 15, 2019

As a large fire continue to burn in southern California, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has expanded one of its... Read more

Pope Francis.

Pope names members of drafting committee for Amazon synod final doc

Oct 15, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Tuesday made four personal nominations of members to the group responsible for drafting the final document of the... Read more

Click To Pray eRosary-For Peace in the World.

Vatican promotes 'smart rosary,' selling for $109

Oct 15, 2019

By Courtney Mares

The Vatican promoted the launch of a ‘smart rosary’ bracelet Tuesday compatible with an iOS and Android app, which costs... Read more

Gianluca Gauzzi Broccoletti.

Pope Francis appoints new head of Vatican security

Oct 15, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Tuesday appointed the second-in-command of Vatican security to head the City State's national police force, after the resignation... Read more

California state capitol.

California expands statute of limitations for childhood sex abuse

Oct 14, 2019

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Sunday a measure extending the statute of limitations for childhood sex abuse... Read more

Ohio Down syndrome abortion ban remains blocked after court ruling 

Oct 14, 2019

A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a block on an Ohio law banning abortions on the grounds of a... Read more

Bishop Robert Byrne preaches at an Oct. 14 Mass celebrating St. John Henry Newman.

Bishop Byrne: Newman would be surprised to be canonized a saint

Oct 14, 2019

By JD Flynn

Cardinal John Henry Newman would be surprised by his own canonization as a saint, an English bishop said Monday, adding... Read more

Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, center, in 2015.

Cardinal Becciu at center of Vatican financial investigation

Oct 14, 2019

By Ed Condon, JD Flynn

The recent raid of Vatican offices is connected to an investigation into charges that Vatican money financed the development of... Read more

Pope Francis and Domenico Giani walk together on Oct. 13 at the Vatican.

Vatican City security head resigns after confidential memo was leaked

Oct 14, 2019

The head of the Vatican City State’s national police force has resigned, after a confidential internal memo was leaked to... Read more

Elayne Allen, with a friend, at the Oct. 13 canonization of St. John Henry Newman. Courtesy photo.

‘Newman converts’ come home to Rome for canonization

Oct 13, 2019

By Courtney Mares

The canonization of St. John Henry Newman Sunday drew “Newman converts” to Rome from across the English-speaking world, all of... Read more

World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge's mother, Janet Rotich (C) watches a television broadcast on October 12, 2019, with relatives at her home in Kapsisisywa.

Marathon man: The Catholic faith, and family, of Eliud Kipchoge

Oct 13, 2019

On Saturday, Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge broke a finishing tape, and a barrier long-thought to be completely unbreakable. Kipchoge became... Read more

Smoke rises over the Syrian town of Tel Abyad on the Turkish border Oct. 13, 2019.

Pope Francis prays for ‘beloved and tormented’ Syria

Oct 13, 2019

By Courtney Mares

As Turkish-led forces began the fifth day of their move against Kurdish militias in northeastern Syria Sunday, Pope Francis appealed... Read more

Banner of St. John Henry Newman on St. Peter's Basilica for his canonization Oct. 13, 2019.

'Lead, kindly light' - Pope Francis names Newman a saint

Oct 13, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Nearly two centuries ago, John Henry Newman was England’s most well-known Anglican priest, until he risked everything to become a... Read more

In Philippines, bishop calls for mental health approach to drug problems

Oct 12, 2019

Amid a United Nations investigation into a brutal “war on drugs” by Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, a Catholic bishop is... Read more

Bishop Dom Adriano Ciocca Vasino of São Félix, Brazil.

Bishop in Brazil says he will ordain women to diaconate if pope permits it

Oct 12, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

A bishop participating in the Vatican’s Amazon Synod said Saturday he would ordain women in his communities as deacons if... Read more

A participant in the Vatican's Amazon synod is flanked by two members of the Swiss Guard.

The Amazon synod, by the numbers

Oct 11, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Here are a few facts about the Amazon synod, as told by the numbers.  Read more

Pope Francis at the meeting on protection of minors in the Church in the Vatican's New Synod Hall, Feb. 21, 2019.

'Vos estis' should guide diocesan policy, advocacy group says

Oct 10, 2019

The Catholic Benefits Association said last week that sexual abuse norms introduced by Pope Francis in May will likely require... Read more

Amazon spirituality event at the Church of Santa Maria in Traspontina in Rome Oct. 9, 2019.

Amazon spirituality events organized by network of Latin American and European groups

Oct 10, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

A network of organizations has united to promote gatherings devoted to the spirituality and culture of indigenous Amazonian people, all... Read more