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Pope Francis: Human dignity must be ‘common commitment’ of all Christian churches
This year’s symposium is titled “What Is Man? In the Time of Anthropological Mutation” and is taking place in Trani,... Read more
Pope Francis: Intentionally hurting migrants ‘is a grave sin’
The pope spoke at length about the poor conditions of migrants who attempt to cross a sea or desert to... Read more
After 1,700 years, an ancient tree marks the vanished hometown of St. Augustine
The famous saint is associated with the ancient city of Hippo, but before that, he lived in a now-vanished town... Read more
Phone-free education: Catholic schools rise to the challenge
An increasing number of school districts across the U.S. are restricting or banning cellphone use — a move many Catholic... Read more
5 powerful quotes from St. Augustine’s most famous work, the ‘Confessions’
Written in about 400 A.D., St. Augustine of Hippo’s “Confessions” details how God worked in Augustine’s life. Read more
Ohio bishops call judge’s blocking abortion waiting period ‘callous disregard for women’
In his ruling, the judge said the 24-hour waiting period violates the Ohio Constitution, citing the 2023 amendment guaranteeing a... Read more
New York targeting of pregnancy center advertising violates free speech, judge says
The ruling comes after Attorney General Letitia James sued 11 faith-based pregnancy centers in the state because of their promotion... Read more
Pope Francis receives Ecuador’s new ambassador to the Holy See, Edmundo Uribe
Pope Francis received at the Vatican Ecuador’s new ambassador to the Holy See, Edmundo Uribe Pérez. Read more
New archbishop of Caracas in Venezuela installed amid country’s political crisis
On Aug. 24, the new metropolitan archbishop of Caracas, Venezuela, Raúl Biord Castillo, formally took possession of the archdiocese. Read more
New study claims bloodstains on Shroud of Turin consistent with torture of Christ
Giulio Fanti claims that a macroscopic and microscopic analysis of the bloodstains accurately reflects “the physical conditions relating to Jesus... Read more
The farm bill: What Catholics need to know
The U.S. bishops and some Catholic groups have expressed concern over some of the farm bill’s provisions. Read more
China officially recognizes formerly ‘underground’ bishop, Vatican says
The bishop had reportedly once been placed under house arrest after refusing to join the church officially backed by the... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to St. Monica’s tomb in Rome
During his Tuesday visit to the basilica near Piazza Navona in Rome’s historic center, the pope prayed in the side... Read more
Attack in Germany: Catholic, Jewish leaders weigh in on deadly terror before key elections
Religious and political figures are embroiled in a debate about Europe’s hot-button issues: terrorism, mass migration, knife crime, and Islamist... Read more
Here are all the states voting on abortion in November
Voters in 10 states will see abortion-related questions on their November ballot, and the majority of those will be proposed... Read more
St. Monica: the persistent mother of St. Augustine who never gave up
On Aug. 27 the Church honors St. Monica, whose holy example and fervent intercession led to one of the most... Read more
Author explains how St. John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis have opposed the devil
Author of “Exorcists against Satan” discusses how St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis have confronted the... Read more
Marian procession in Tunisia brings Catholics and Muslims together
Every year in the heart of North Africa, the country of Tunisia offers a unique spectacle: an annual procession honoring... Read more
5 interesting facts to know about St. Teresa of Calcutta
Born on Aug. 26, 1910, in North Macedonia, St. Teresa of Calcutta left a lasting impact on the world. Here... Read more
Why do Catholics say certain phrases three times during Mass?
Here’s an explanation that aims to help you better understand and appreciate an important aspect of the holy Eucharist. Read more
