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More than a dozen killed in attack on Catholics at Mass in Burkina Faso
At least 15 Catholics were killed in an attack during Mass on Sunday in the Burkina Faso village of Essakane... Read more
Pope Francis cancels Monday audiences due to persisting ‘mild flu’ symptoms
The Monday morning telegram sent out by the Vatican noted that while the pope’s “mild flu symptoms persist,” he did... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Polish archbishop accused of ignoring abuse
Church authorities did not provide a reason for the resignation of Archbishop Andrzej Dzięga, which was announced Feb. 24. Read more
Pope Francis, recovering from ‘mild flu,’ renews call for peace in Ukraine
Pope Francis appeared in good form during his Angelus address, marking the the Ukraine war’s second anniversary and reflecting on... Read more
Faith inspires many at CPAC, including numerous Catholic speakers
Faith-based convictions were highlighted by numerous Catholic and other Christian participants at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference. Read more
Pope Francis cancels Saturday audiences due to a mild flu, Vatican says
The cancellation comes after Pope Francis concluded a five-day Lenten retreat at his Vatican residence. Read more
Beer for Lent? The Diocese of Scranton’s ‘40 Days’ brew helps feed the homeless
The Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania, has launched a beer collaboration with a local brewery to support its anti-hunger programs for... Read more
CPAC speakers urge lawmakers to embrace life, end coerced abortions
Pro-life speakers at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference are urging candidates for public office to embrace the issue of... Read more
After Alabama Supreme Court’s embryo personhood ruling, what comes next?
The state Supreme Court ruled that frozen human embryos constitute children under state statute, a decision that could have wide-reaching... Read more
CPAC speakers stress the role of faith in healing from sex trafficking
A shelter for victims of sex trafficking tells women: “You’re the apple of God’s eye, he only made one of... Read more
Catholic University installs Crucifixion artwork by imprisoned Catholic activist Jimmy Lai
The picture is now on permanent display by the St. Michael the Archangel Chapel in Catholic University’s Busch School of... Read more
Pope Francis erects new diocese, names bishop in West African country of Guinea
Pope Francis on Thursday erected the new Diocese of Boké in the West African country of Guinea. Read more
Why did four Mexican bishops meet with organized crime bosses?
Father Mario Ángel Flores Ramos of the Mexican Bishops’ Conference discussed with ACI Prensa the bishops’ recent meeting with organized... Read more
Large families association launches ‘Save the planet, have more children’ campaign
The Large Families Association of Madrid has launched an advertising campaign featuring the message “Save the planet, have more children.” Read more
She left a wild lifestyle but thanks to the Virgin Mary found true happiness in God
After many years of superficiality and sin, Irasema Ángel experienced a conversion and turned her life over to God, crediting... Read more
CPAC panelists sound alarm amid transgender-related parental rights battles
The president of the American Principles Project, Terry Schilling, warned that the “transgender industry” is waging a “war on families.” Read more
Australian bishop Christopher Saunders arrested, charged with rape
The charges came after the Vatican turned over to civil authorities its findings on allegations that Christopher Saunders abused vulnerable... Read more
Art as a leap of faith: Kansas artist quits job to paint murals to revitalize parish
Mattie Karr took a leap of faith into full-time sacred art beginning with two 15-foot-tall triptychs of the descent of... Read more
New Opus Dei program ‘Youth’ hopes to answer young people’s questions
The “Youth” initiative is the result of the combined efforts of people from around the world. Read more
Texas attorney general targets Catholic nonprofit, alleges it facilitates illegal immigration
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is trying to shut down a Catholic nonprofit organization in El Paso. Read more
