Archive for March 31, 2025
Catholic leaders warn of opposition to Christian burials and religious practices in India
The group sounded the alarm after making a fact-finding visit to several remote areas under the Balasore Diocese in the... Read more
U.S. bishops urge Congress to stop funding abortion and ‘gender transition’ services
The letter was sent following the announcement that the Trump administration plans to freeze millions of taxpayer dollars from subsidizing... Read more
Should Catholics identify as ‘feminists’? Notre Dame conference tackles the issue
Should Catholics identify as “feminists?” A panel of prominent female Catholic thinkers explored the question at a recent conference at... Read more
Australian election: Bishops say Catholics have a vital role in shaping nation’s future
Australian bishops on Sunday said the country’s Catholics have a vital role to promote the common good when they head... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Michael McGovern to lead Archdiocese of Omaha
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Michael McGovern of Belleville, Illinois, to lead the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska. Read more
Lourdes bishop covers Rupnik mosaics on doors to Basilica of the Rosary
Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of Tarbes and Lourdes called the decision a “second step” after his initial decision in July 2024... Read more
Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people
Among those to be canonized are Blessed Peter To Rot of Papua New Guinea, Blessed Ignatius Shoukrallah Maloyan of Turkey,... Read more
Myanmar cardinal after earthquake: People need everything, including peace
“The people need food, shelter, medicine, and all lifesaving materials,” Cardinal Charles Bo said, adding: “More than anything, our people... Read more
U.S. Supreme Court examines Wisconsin’s denial of Catholic charity tax exemption
U.S. Supreme Court justices across ideological lines expressed concerns about a Wisconsin agency’s refusal to legally recognize a Catholic charity... Read more
