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Nigerian leaders honor deceased bishop as servant, peacemaker

Jun 20, 2019

At a funeral earlier this month, Nigerian religious and political leaders paid tribute to Bishop Kevin Aje of Sokoto, well-known... Read more

North Mexican state rejects attempt to redefine marriage

Jun 20, 2019

On Tuesday, the legislature in the state of Sinaloa in northern Mexico rejected a bill which sought to redefine marriage.  Read more

Refugees flee the Syrian Civil War in 2015.

Bishops mark World Refugee Day amid 'biggest migratory crisis since WWII'

Jun 20, 2019

Today, on World Refugee Day, the world marks the highest number of forcibly displaced people in nearly 70 years. In... Read more

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School. Courtesy photo.

Indianapolis archbishop revokes Jesuit prep school's Catholic identity

Jun 20, 2019

The Archdiocese of Indianapolis announced Thursday that a local Jesuit high school will no longer be recognized as a Catholic... Read more

Tony Perkins.

Family Research Council president elected to chair religious freedom commission

Jun 20, 2019

The president of a Christian political advocacy and lobbying group has been elected to serve as chairman of the U.S.... Read more

A health worker wears protective gear at a health screening facility in a Ugandan town bordering DRC.

Amid Uganda Ebola scare, Catholic aid group is ready to help

Jun 20, 2019

Catholic Relief Services is monitoring the health situation in Uganda, following two confirmed deaths from the Ebola virus.  Read more

A Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk drone.

May cooler heads prevail regarding Iran, US bishops plead

Jun 20, 2019

The US must avoid war with Iran and instead pursue dialogue and engagement, the chair of the US bishops' committee... Read more

Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick before his laicization.

Disgraced ex-cardinal ‘Mr. McCarrick’ remains at Kansas friary, one year later

Jun 20, 2019

By Kevin J. Jones

One year after credible allegations of sex abuse of a minor led to his public disgrace, the 88-year-old Theodore McCarrick... Read more

Archbishop Rogelio Cabrera, president of the Mexican Bishops Conference, and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

Mexican bishops meet with President López Obrador on peace, migration

Jun 19, 2019

A delegation from the Mexican Bishops' Conference met June 17 with the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, discussing... Read more

A rally at the last Planned Parenthood in Missouri.

Botched abortions at Missouri's last abortion clinic raise questions

Jun 19, 2019

In a legal battle over the closure of Missouri’s last functioning Planned Parenthood, state health department officials cited four botched... Read more

Theodore McCarrick.

One year since the McCarrick allegations: A CNA timeline

Jun 19, 2019

June 20 marks one year since the announcement that credible allegations of sexual abuse had been raised against then-Cardinal Theodore... Read more

Catholics from Syria and Iraq walk the Chartres pilgrimage June 10, 2019.

Pentecost pilgrimages in France, Middle East link Catholics in prayer

Jun 19, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Catholics walked through Syria’s Wadi al-Nasara, or “Valley of the Christians,” this Pentecost, praying the rosary, alternating between the Arabic... Read more

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California bishops call Catholics to 'ecological spirituality'

Jun 19, 2019

On the fourth anniversary of Laudato Si’, the bishops of California challenged the community to grow in an “ecological conversion”... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square June 19, 2019.

Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit unites the Church, despite sin and scandal

Jun 19, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Holy Spirit unites and grows the Church despite human limitations, sins and scandal.  Read more

Mexican flag.

Mexican bishops: The violence must end

Jun 18, 2019

Catholic leaders in Mexico have spoken out against continuing violence in the country and called on governmental authorities to focus... Read more

Quebecois bishops: prohibition on religious garb will 'fuel fear and intolerance'

Jun 18, 2019

The Canadian province of Quebec passed a law Sunday prohibiting future government employees “in positions of authority” from expressing their... Read more

The flag of Scotland.

Church in Scotland urged to update sex abuse reporting and prevention protocols

Jun 18, 2019

A Scottish Catholic organization set up to prevent, report and audit allegations of sexual abuse within the Church can do... Read more

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US Supreme Court will soon decide 'Peace Cross' First Amendment case

Jun 18, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Before the month is out, the US Supreme Court is expected to issue its decision in an establishment clause case... Read more

Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB.

Rosica resigns from Salt and Light after plagiarism scandal

Jun 18, 2019

Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, has resigned as CEO of the Salt and Light Media Foundation, four months after reports emerged... Read more

Benedict XVI at the Easter Vigil, Saturday April 7, 2012.

Vatican quashes rumors of Benedict XVI stroke

Jun 18, 2019

Pope Benedict XVI is not dead and did not recently suffer a stroke, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday.  Read more