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Pope Francis: Technological development must promote the human being
The pope’s comments come as members of the Pontifical Academy for Life are meeting in Rome from Feb. 12–14 for... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Father James Ruggieri as bishop of Portland, Maine
The Vatican announced on Feb. 13 that the 56-year-old priest from Providence, Rhode Island, will be ordained as the bishop... Read more
Religious sisters urge passage of aid bill to ‘break link’ between trafficking, migration
The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act is on the docket for the House of Representatives this... Read more
The image of Our Lady of Lourdes that’s not there but everyone sees it
Those who visit the chapel of the Our Lady of Lourdes shrine in the city of Alta Gracia, Argentina, witness... Read more
After Super Bowl ad, Catholic prayer app Hallow sees biggest spike in its history
The 30-second ad was aired in 15 markets across the country and focused on “spending time in prayer with God.” Read more
Pope names biochemist who contributed to COVID vaccine to Pontifical Academy for Life
Katalin Karikó helped develop the mRNA technology used to create the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Read more
Cremation of DC’s five late-term aborted babies halted, law firm says
The secular pro-life group Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising (PAAU) originally obtained the remains of the aborted babies in March 2022. Read more
What did Milei and Pope Francis say to each other at the canonization of Mama Antula?
Pope Francis and the president of Argentina, Javier Milei, spoke briefly at the Vatican on Sunday, Feb. 11, ahead of... Read more
Tennessee priest indicted on multiple sexual abuse charges
Father Juan Carlos Garcia was associate pastor at St. Philip Catholic Church in Franklin at the time the allegations were... Read more
Indian Church to observe ‘day of prayer and fasting’ amid growing religious polarization
The Catholic Church in India has called for observing March 22 as a “day of prayer and fasting for peace... Read more
University of Dallas president: Mission of higher ed is open debate in pursuit of truth
University of Dallas President Jonathan J. Sanford expressed concerns about the level of politicization that reigns in American universities. Read more
Former South Carolina priest sentenced to 21 years in prison over child sex abuse
Jamie Adolfo Gonzalez-Farias “was sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison” following his conviction. Read more
Meeting between Pope Francis and Argentine president signals possible turn in relationship
Pope Francis met with Argentine President Javier Milei in a highly anticipated private audience on Monday morning. Read more
Two missionary priests who were kidnapped in Nigeria released
Father Kenneth Kanwa and Father Jude Nwachukwu were taken from the rectory at St. Vincent de Paul Fier Parish in... Read more
Nigeria fast becoming a hostile killing field, Catholic bishops in Ibadan province say
Following a recent two-day meeting, Catholic Church leaders said in a statement that “all is not well and positive change... Read more
Black Catholic history is for everyone, Catholic educator says
“Being Catholic is an overarching, cross-racial identity. There is no outgroup in the Catholic Church,” said Kaye Crawford, who founded... Read more
Chemical abortion pill: U.S. bishops issue guide laying out dangers and concerns
The bishops’ document cited a number of safety concerns with the abortion pill, which included blood loss, infections, and even... Read more
Pope Francis canonizes Argentina’s first female saint
Pope Francis praised the Argentine saint as “a model of apostolic fervor and boldness” for traveling “thousands of miles on... Read more
How to honor Valentine’s Day on Ash Wednesday
This year, Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day. But the two days don’t need to be completely at odds with... Read more
10 ways to renew your life in Christ this Lent
Consider these tried-and-true ways of entering into Lent this year. Read more
