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20,000 miles over the sea: Here’s where Pope Francis is headed in Southeast Asia and Oceania
Pope Francis will embark on an 11-day trip on Sept. 2 that will bring him to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea,... Read more
House lawmakers probe HHS on its backing of sex changes for kids
“We are concerned that HHS officials ... inappropriately applied pressure for changes to international pediatric medical standards,” Rep. Lisa McClain... Read more
Live Action president Lila Rose: ‘Trump is losing pro-life votes’
Live Action president Lila Rose is increasing her criticism of Donald Trump — arguing that his recent statements are alienating... Read more
What is the Comstock Act? The 1873 abortion rules Trump won’t enforce
The Comstock Act, signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant in 1873, restricts the delivery of “obscene” and “vile”... Read more
Pregnancy centers sue Massachusetts for taxpayer-funded ‘campaign of intimidation’
Here’s a roundup of the latest developments in the U.S. regarding abortion and pro-life issues. Read more
St. Teresa of Ávila’s body remains incorrupt after almost 5 centuries
The Diocese of Ávila in Spain reported that the body of St. Teresa of Ávila remains incorrupt after her death... Read more
Religious broadcasters sue IRS over rule limiting political speech for nonprofits
The complaint, filed by the National Religious Broadcasters, argues churches “are placed in a unique and discriminatory status” by the... Read more
North Carolina basilica receives $750,000 preservation grant from National Park Service
The Minor Basilica of St. Lawrence the Deacon and Martyr in Asheville, North Carolina, has been awarded a $750,000 grant... Read more
PHOTOS: New Vatican Gardens tour invites families to explore God’s natural ‘masterpieces’
Children and their families now have the chance to encounter the Vatican Gardens in a way tailored to capture the... Read more
Nearly 2,000 Christian youth in Iraq gather for prayer, faith formation
Young people from Christian youth groups across Iraq gathered for the seventh annual Ankawa Youth Gathering held Aug. 22–24 in... Read more
As EU plans new vaccine passport, Catholic experts call for pandemic response review
Catholic experts weigh in as a new initiative, dubbed “European Vaccination Beyond COVID-19,” aims at establishing a Europe-wide vaccination card... Read more
The Christian girl scouting group dedicated to supporting ‘girls who strive for sainthood’
Archbishop Dennis Schnurr of Cincinnati said he “wholeheartedly” endorses American Heritage Girls, a Christian scout group that helps girls grow... Read more
Meet Monsignor Joseph Buh, the Duluth priest who could become America’s next saint
Monsignor Joseph Buh has never been officially declared a saint by the Catholic Church, but that may be about to... Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua eliminates priests’ retirement fund
In yet another move to undermine the Catholic Church, the Ortega dictatorship in Nicaragua has eliminated and confiscated a retirement... Read more
What St. Augustine did to avoid gossip and foul language in his home
St. Augustine, whose feast day is Aug. 28, had an aversion for gossip to the extent he even placed a... Read more
How Kamala Harris targeted pro-life pregnancy centers in California
From 2015 through mid-2018, the centers fought against a state law that forced them to display notices that include information... Read more
Cardinal Suharyo decries how corruption in Indonesia is hurting the poor
The cardinal emphasized that despite the country’s abundant natural resources, widespread corruption continues to undermine its potential. Read more
Filipino diocese advances sainthood cause for lay catechist Laureana ‘Ka Luring’ Franco
Franco, a longtime member of the Legion of Mary, dedicated her life to teaching the Catholic faith, praying, and serving... Read more
‘Thanks be to God!’: Notre Dame student’s family converts on solemnity of the Assumption
The family’s conversion occurred three years after Colin Smith himself came into the Church. Read more
Pope Francis meets Middle East Catholic bishops amid fears of all-out war in region
The Holy Father encouraged the bishops to “bear witness to faith in [the Lord], also through respectful and sincere dialogue... Read more
