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Pope Francis joins Paris in sorrow after Notre-Dame fire
Pope Francis Tuesday expressed his unity with the people of France following a major blaze at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris,... Read more
Legislation to restore inmates’ eligibility for Pell grants draws praise
A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress last week would allow inmates in federal and state prisons to be eligible for... Read more
Structure of Notre-Dame saved after major fire
Shortly after midnight Tuesday, firefighters said the main structure of Notre-Dame de Paris, the city's cathedral, had been preserved from... Read more
Michigan lawmaker cries foul against AG’s 'anti-Catholicism'
A Michigan state representative is considering opening articles of impeachment against the state’s attorney general over comments that he says... Read more
Catholic governor signs assisted suicide law 'after careful prayer'
Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act into law on April 15, as... Read more
5 things to know about the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris
Catholics around the world watched with horror as the roof of Cathedrale Notre-Dame was engulfed with flames on Monday afternoon.... Read more
Paris archbishop, Holy See call for prayer as Notre-Dame burns
Both the Holy See and the Archbishop of Paris have encouraged prayer while firefighters in the French capital battle a... Read more
The history of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris
Firefighters in Paris are battling a fire in the roof of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, which threatens to... Read more
Pope Francis awards film composer Ennio Morricone
Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone was awarded the Gold Medal of the Pontificate Monday for his artistic accomplishments. Read more
Fire engulfs Notre Dame cathedral in Paris
Firefighters at Cathedrale Notre-Dame brought a devastating blaze under control, after the Paris cathedral caught fire Monday night. Read more
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday: True triumph is found in Christ’s humility
On Palm Sunday, Pope Francis warned against the temptation of “triumphalism,” encouraging Catholics to follow Jesus’s way of humility and... Read more
This Sunday, where will the millions of palms come from?
With the arrival of Palm Sunday, Catholics across the globe will soon be handed spiky leaves as they walk into... Read more
In Japan, Catholic Church plans to investigate sex abuse
Catholic bishops in Japan have said they will investigate reports of clergy sex abuse of minors dating back at least... Read more
Georgetown students vote to compensate descendants of Jesuit-sold slaves
Students at Georgetown University voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to pass a referendum that would create a new student fee each... Read more
North Dakota bans common abortion procedure
North Dakota’s governor signed into law Wednesday a bill that outlaws the common abortion procedure known as “dilation and evacuation.”... Read more
Bishop Malone apologizes in Buffalo diocese, says he was part of no cover-ups
The Bishop of Buffalo said in a statement Thursday that despite media reports to the contrary, he has not been... Read more
Pope Francis sends 100,000 euros for flood relief in Iran
In the wake of massive flooding in Iran, Pope Francis has sent 100,000 euros (about $113,000) for emergency aid. Read more
Once a fugitive, former New Mexico priest convicted of sex abuse
A federal jury found a former priest of New Mexico guilty on multiple charges of sexual abuse involving minors, Reuters... Read more
South Korean court finds abortion ban unconstitutional
South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Thursday ruled an abortion ban in the country to be unconstitutional, receiving mixed responses from... Read more
Ohio passes twice-vetoed law to ban abortions after fetal heartbeat
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on Thursday signed a law banning abortion if a fetal heartbeat can be detected. Former Governor... Read more
