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A panel discussion at the International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington, D.C., June 2022.

Women worldwide face sex-based religious persecution

Jul 6, 2022

By Katie Yoder, Maisy Sullivan

Religious women around the world suffer unique forms of violence and persecution because of their sex — and their ability... Read more

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A behind-the-scenes photo of the Darrows filming “The Cultivation of Purpose with Leah Darrow: Faith, Farming and Vocation” on their Missouri farm.

Catholic speaker Leah Darrow combines life on the farm with cultivating one’s faith

The golden-horned female statue titled “NOW” was made by Pakistani-born artist Shahzia Sikander.

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Pope Francis speaks at his general audience in Paul VI Hall on Jan. 18, 2023.

Pope Francis clarifies comments on sin and homosexuality

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Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas unveiled at 700th anniversary of his canonization

Mark Houck gives a speech at the Men's March in Boston on Oct. 15, 2022.

Mark Houck trial: Jury deadlocked, will resume deliberations Jan. 30

Statues of Joseph and Mary were stolen from a Nativity scene at St. Patrick’s Co-Cathedral in Billings, Montana, after vandals destroyed the statues the night of Jan. 16, 2023. The statues were found Jan. 26, 2023.

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A summer day with a row of school buses stands out in the green farmlands.

New Iowa ‘school choice’ program a boon for Catholic schools, bishop says

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Virginia Democrats block three bills restricting abortion 

Pope Francis greets a married couple at a Wednesday General Audience.

Pope Francis: Marriage is a lifelong union between a man and woman

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Japanese government to investigate forced sterilization of intellectually disabled people

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Pope Francis speaks at his general audience in Paul VI Hall on Jan. 18, 2023.

Pope Francis clarifies comments on sin and homosexuality

The golden-horned female statue titled “NOW” was made by Pakistani-born artist Shahzia Sikander.

How the ‘satanic’ New York City courthouse statue is all about abortion

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Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas unveiled at 700th anniversary of his canonization

A behind-the-scenes photo of the Darrows filming “The Cultivation of Purpose with Leah Darrow: Faith, Farming and Vocation” on their Missouri farm.

Catholic speaker Leah Darrow combines life on the farm with cultivating one’s faith