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More than 100 members of Congress urge investigation into abortion funding
One hundred and twelve members of Congress signed the Nov. 22 letter spearheaded by House Pro-Life Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Chris... Read more
U.S. bishops invite Catholics to participate in the National Prayer Vigil for Life
The vigil will take place from the evening of Thursday, Jan. 23 to the morning of Friday, Jan. 24, 2025... Read more
Pope Francis calls for end to use of landmines as Biden allows U.S. mines in Ukraine
“These treacherous devices continue to cause terrible suffering to civilians, especially children,” the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis: Synod on Synodality document part of magisterium, calls for implementation now
“[The final document] participates in the ordinary magisterium of the successor of Peter, and as such, I ask that it... Read more
Wisconsin Catholic school leaders fired over violations of child protection policies
The terminations came after the Diocese of Green Bay Office of Safe Environment received “a complaint.” Read more
Vatican may add ‘spiritual abuse’ to crimes in Church law
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) is forming a working group with the Dicastery for Legislative Texts... Read more
Oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria dies at 104
Father Thomas Oleghe, the oldest priest in Nigeria has passed away at the age of 104. Read more
Georgetown law student wins petition for pregnancy accommodations after initial denial
Only after students organized a petition, which quickly went viral, did Brittany Lovely get permission to schedule her exam ahead... Read more
International Religious Freedom Summit offers program for college students
The IRF Summit partnership program, taking place Feb. 3–5, 2025, includes training sessions, guided simulations, and conversations with leading scholars. Read more
'The Chosen’ announces Season 5 theatrical release, new trailer
“The Chosen: Last Supper” is coming to theaters during Lent, in the weeks leading up to Easter. Read more
Pope Francis denounces countries that talk about peace, but make war
Pope Francis denounces the hypocrisy of some countries “where there is much talk of peace” but “the highest yielding investments... Read more
Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, champion of interreligious dialogue, dies at 72
A respected expert in Islam, the Spanish prelate devoted much of his career to promoting dialogue with the Muslim religion... Read more
Vatican to point live webcam at St. Peter’s tomb, publish monthly magazine
The Vatican on Monday publicized further initiatives undertaken by St. Peter’s Basilica in light of the 2025 Jubilee Year —... Read more
“We are in trouble”: Catholic priests lament another jihadist group making inroads in Nigeria
Two Catholic priests from Nigeria have expressed grave concern about the worsening security situation in the West African nation. Read more
Here is the miracle that now paves the way for Pier Giorgio Frassati’s canonization
Pope Francis recognized a miracle attributed to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s intercession on Monday, which will allow for his canonization... Read more
New design of St. Hedwig's Cathedral in Berlin sparks both praise and criticism
The Archdiocese of Berlin celebrated the reopening of St. Hedwig's Cathedral on Sunday after more than six years of renovation... Read more
Pope Francis urges marriage and family institute: Use the gospel to spread salvation
The pope said it is necessary that the institute continues to develop a “critical understanding” of the anthropological and cultural... Read more
Investing with a clear conscience: How should Catholics manage their money?
In today’s complex society, it takes effort to ensure that your hard-earned money, once invested, doesn’t fund the kinds of... Read more
UPDATE: Father Carlos Martins’ attorney provides fuller context of church incident
Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Joliet, Illinois, said that on Thursday of this week the parish hosted the... Read more
The Assyrian-Catholic bond: a model of unity despite differences
Mar Awa III of the Assyrian Church of the East called Francis’ decision to include St. Isaac of Nineveh in... Read more
