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7 things to know about Sister Clare Crockett
The community of Sister Clare Crockett, a young religious sister who died in 2016 in an earthquake in Ecuador, announced... Read more
House probes NIH after doctor concealed study that disputes puberty blocker benefits
Johanna Olson-Kennedy told the New York Times she withheld the study’s results because the findings could bolster criticism of puberty... Read more
‘Multigenerational’ parish campuses coming to Phoenix with new senior living facilities
Acanthus Development collaborates with parishes by renting land on the church campus and taking responsibility for its development and management. Read more
With House win, Republicans clinch governing trifecta
Republican lawmakers will maintain control of the House of Representatives, which completes a governing trifecta heading into January 2025. Read more
Two minors shot dead near Catholic church in Mexico
According to the Catholic Multimedia Center, one of the minors “was an altar boy and the other helped his mom... Read more
U.S. bishop calls for return to Friday abstinence from meat
Archbishop Borys Gudziak made his remarks at the conference’s annual fall meeting in Baltimore on Nov. 13. Read more
What is the Church of England, and who are the Anglicans?
Here’s what you need to know about the Church of England, the archbishop of Canterbury, and Anglicanism. Read more
Nicaragua bars priests from anointing the dying in hospitals
Approximately 10 priests from different dioceses have confirmed the situation to author and lawyer Martha Patricia Molina. Read more
U.S. bishops vote to advance 2 American causes for canonization at 2024 meeting
The bishops voted overwhelmingly in favor of advancing the causes of both Benedictine Sister Annella Zervas and Servant of God... Read more
Federal judge blocks Louisiana law mandating Ten Commandments in school classrooms
A coalition of state residents had sued the Louisiana government earlier this year to block the state rule, arguing the... Read more
Vatican, Catholic leaders from Europe discuss sexual abuse in the Church
The Vatican’s Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is hosting a conference on safeguarding in the Catholic Church in... Read more
PHOTOS: Discover the history of St. Peter’s Basilica in new Microsoft online AI-enhanced 3D model
Accessible worldwide at virtual.basilicasanpietro.va, the free interactive platform allows anyone in the world to “visit” the virtual 3D model of... Read more
Pope Francis: True devotion to Mary always ‘points to Jesus’
“Mary is always the mother that brings us to Jesus,” the Holy Father said. “Mary does not only point to... Read more
Pope Francis urges ‘human-centered’ approach to ‘climate finance’ at UN COP29 summit
Pope Francis warned that both foreign debt and ecological debt are “mortgaging the future” of nations. Read more
6 Latin American bishops share their favorite saints and how they inspired their ministry
Six Latin American bishops reveal their favorite saints, sharing how they have been influenced by them and aided by them... Read more
Catholic woman awarded $12.7 million in religious discrimination lawsuit over COVID vaccine
In her religious excemption request, Lisa Domski wrote that taking the vaccine “would be a terrible sin and distance my... Read more
Mother Frances Cabrini: The unsinkable saint who missed the Titanic
Divine Providence guided Mother Cabrini away from icebergs and other hazards throughout her life. Read more
In midst of island’s travails, Cuba’s bishops elect new leadership
The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba met in Havana Nov. 4–7 for its 164th Ordinary Assembly and chose new... Read more
Bishops elect new treasurer, committee chairs at Baltimore meeting
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis was elected the next treasurer of the United States Conference of Catholic... Read more
U.S. bishops will speak out ‘loudly’ if Trump’s mass deportation rhetoric becomes reality
USCCB leadership also addressed the potential pro-life opportunities and challenges of the incoming Trump administration. Read more
