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White House backs off contraceptive mandate, potential win for Little Sisters of the Poor
The Department of Health and Human Services issued a notice stating it has opted to withdraw rule changes to the... Read more
Special report: Inside the prison as Pope Francis opens the Jubilee Holy Door
The intimate Mass led by Pope Francis marked a historic moment — the first opening of a jubilee Holy Door... Read more
How to gain a plenary indulgence for the end of the year and the beginning of 2025
A plenary indulgence is remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven. Read more
Pope Francis: How to be ‘pilgrims of hope’ during 2025 Jubilee Year
Pope Francis called on Catholics to become “pilgrims of hope” in a BBC podcast, emphasizing that “hope and kindness touch... Read more
UPDATE: Oakland Diocese denies it used diocesan fund to hide money from abuse victims
The filing claims the diocese “perpetrated a fraudulent scheme to funnel substantial assets away from what would soon become its... Read more
Judge says Wisconsin trial against McCarrick will remain suspended until his death
The criminal case against McCarrick in Wisconsin was suspended in January after a psychologist hired by the court found that... Read more
Dublin Airport aircraft blessing: New chaplain continues 77-year Irish Catholic custom
The ceremony, which began in 1947 with a single Aer Lingus plane, adapted to modern times by moving from its... Read more
Norwegian bishop partners with EWTN and Exodus 90 for new ‘Desert Fathers’ podcast series
“The Desert Fathers in a Year” podcast series launches Jan. 1, 2025, coinciding with jubilee year. Read more
Canadian group that led push to legalize euthanasia warns of abuse of system
The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association, which pushed to legalize euthanasia in Canada, is now warning that additional government safeguards... Read more
Lord mayor of Westminster to receive papal knighthood, highest honor for lay Catholics
Councillor Robert Rigby will become a knight of St. Gregory sometime in 2025. Read more
Pope Francis: Family dialogue defeats digital distraction
“Never, never this,” Francis said about mobile phones at the family table. “Talk, listen to each other, this is the... Read more
Christian faith a hallmark of former president Jimmy Carter’s life
A clear and consistent profession of Christian faith, both in word and deed, characterized the life former U.S. president Jimmy... Read more
Cardinal Koch remembers Benedict XVI and his legacy on second anniversary of death
Cardinal Kurt Koch highlighted the late pontiff’s dedication to helping people rediscover access to God. Read more
Catholic university in the Bronx now houses large collection of relics
Founded by Jean-Baptiste de La Salle in 1680, the Brothers of Christian Schools began to set up schools for poor... Read more
Arizona bishops express ‘grave concern’ over possibility of migrant arrests at churches
The signers of the op-ed included Bishop John Dolan of Phoenix and Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger of Tucson as well... Read more
‘Follow Me’ SEEK conference to debut satellite event in Washington, D.C.
For the first time, the annual Fellowship of Catholic University Students’ SEEK conference will take place in two locations: Salt... Read more
Relics of Canadian Martyrs will tour western Canada for jubilee year
The relics of the Canadian Martyrs, usually housed in their Midland, Ontario, shrine, will make their first tour of western... Read more
Lateran Holy Door opens as Rome’s jubilee journey continues
Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Pope Francis’ vicar for the Diocese of Rome, described the event as “a gesture that renews our... Read more
Biden signs defense bill that eliminates funding for underage transgender drugs
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 provides $895 billion in defense and military spending. Read more
Safety concerns escalate for Christians in historic Syrian town
Christians in Maaloula in western Syria have been living with an intensifying fear for their safety, exacerbated by a recent... Read more
