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Are all religions equal? A Catholic priest responds
Father Eduardo Hayen Cuarón, director of the newspaper Presencia in Mexico, responded to the question of whether all religions are... Read more
‘Guadalupe: Mother of Humanity’ opens Feb. 22 in U.S. theaters
The film, shot in four countries, opens with fictionalized recreations of the five apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Guadalupe... Read more
Pope Francis: Lent is a time to ‘encounter wild beasts and angels’
On the first Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis focused his Angelus address on the temptation of Jesus in the desert. Read more
New wilderness program for seminarians promises to ‘strengthen faith and brotherhood’
Wyoming Catholic College now offers backcountry treks for seminarians from dioceses across the country. Read more
Norway begins preparations for Jubilee of St. Olaf in 2030
The Church in Norway has begun plans for the millennium celebration of St. Olaf’s death. Read more
German bishops halt move toward establishing a Synodal Council at Vatican’s request
The bishops were poised to vote on the matter at their upcoming plenary assembly Feb. 19–22. Read more
Diocese of Rapid City announces death of Bishop Peter Muhich
The bishop had entered hospice earlier in the week. Read more
St. Patrick’s Cathedral offers reparation Mass after ‘scandalous’ funeral for trans activist
On Saturday, Father Enrique Salvo, the pastor of St. Patrick’s, responded to the “outrage over the scandalous behavior” after the... Read more
Pope Francis launches study groups to analyze Synod on Synodality’s key issues
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis has launched synodal study groups to analyze key issues ahead of October’s Synod... Read more
Argentine nun remembered for her smile considered for sainthood
The edict has been signed that begins the process prior to the opening of the cause of canonization of Sister... Read more
Seeking peace in Mexico, four bishops meet with organized crime
Four bishops from the Mexican state of Guerrero recently met with members of organized crime in an effort to seek... Read more
New series hopes to inspire Catholic parents to ‘fully embrace their vocation’
A new series called “The Catholic Parent” helps parents embrace their role as the primary educators of the faith for... Read more
These religious sisters are a ‘bridge’ between Israel and the Palestinian territories
“By placing ourselves in the middle, we listen to the injustice faced by the Palestinians and also to the fears... Read more
UPDATE: Irreverent funeral service at St. Patrick's Cathedral for trans activist sparks outcry
The Feb. 15 funeral service was held for Cecilia Gentili, a high-profile trans activist and sex-worker advocate. Read more
New York Times reports Trump backs 16-week abortion ban; campaign pushes back
The New York Times is reporting that former President Donald Trump has told advisers he would support a national ban... Read more
Blessed Mother statue at D.C.’s National Shrine vandalized
The statue, located on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, appeared to have... Read more
UPDATE: English Catholic priest vindicated for ‘pro-life’ opinion in end-of-life case
Father Patrick Pullicino, an English Catholic priest and neurologist, has been vindicated after being investigated by a U.K. medical regulation... Read more
Cardinal Zen publishes new critique of Synod on Synodality
The bishop emeritus of Hong Kong warns that the synod’s vision of the Church “can change everything, the doctrine of... Read more
Mexican presidential candidates meet with Pope Francis
2024 Mexican presidential candidates Xóchitl Gálvez Ruiz and Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo met separately with Pope Francis this week. Read more
Russian opposition leader, outspoken Christian Alexei Navalny reportedly dead in prison
Navalny, 47, had been serving a 19-year sentence for alleged extremism and years of criticism of the authoritarian President Vladimir... Read more
