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YouTube restores HM Television’s channel, documentary on Sister Clare Crockett
The Home of the Mother congregation’s YouTube channel HM Television was restored after being deleted on Nov. 3, the sisters... Read more
PHOTOS: Rosary for Spain prayed in more than 100 cities on feast of Immaculate Conception
People joined in praying the rosary for Spain on Dec. 8, asking for Mary’s intercession in the nation and in... Read more
Victory for pro-life speech in land of Lincoln
Illinois has agreed to halt its enforcement of a law that restricts the speech and advertising of pro-life crisis pregnancy... Read more
Catholic survey shows ‘shocking’ impact of church closures during COVID pandemic
A survey released this month by a British Catholic organization demonstrates what the group says were the “shocking” effects of... Read more
Holy See celebrates 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations with the Republic of Korea
Pope Francis sent a telegram on Monday to Suwon Archbishop Matthias Ri Iong-hoon to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic... Read more
Synod on Synodality next steps: Pope to choose ‘big questions’ for further study
The possible ordination of women to the diaconate is among the “matters of great relevance” that synod delegates in October... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Colombian priest as auxiliary bishop in Archdiocese of Quebec
Pope Francis appointed a Colombian-born priest, Fr. Juan Carlos Londoño, to serve as a new auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese... Read more
Vatican: Small part of cremated ashes can be kept in personal place in certain cases
The guidance came from a letter written by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, who serves as the prefect for the Dicastery... Read more
Critics: Death stats in Canada, some U.S. states hide euthanasia, assisted suicide numbers
Euthanasia and assisted suicide do not appear in the top 10 list of causes of death in Canada despite comprising... Read more
Pope to Vatican employees: Lure of corruption is dangerous and ‘we must be vigilant’
Pope Francis received in an audience on Monday the members of the Office of the Auditor General. Read more
‘Groundbreaking’ gene-editing therapy receives thumbs up from Catholic bioethicist
A new gene-editing therapy designed to help treat patients suffering from sickle cell disease has been endorsed by the National... Read more
Why is Our Lady of Guadalupe patroness of the unborn?
The Virgin of Guadalupe is not only considered the patroness of the Americas, but she is also patroness of the... Read more
Fact or fiction? 9 popular myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe
In the 500 years since Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, the image of Our Lady has become the subject of... Read more
UPDATE: Woman to leave Texas to get abortion after state Supreme Court blocks ruling
A woman who sued Texas state officials so she could obtain an abortion has decided to get an abortion in... Read more
Court documents reveal Father James Jackson said he was sexually abused as a child
Jackson, who faces charges of possessing child pornography, claimed he was molested by the mother of another child in his... Read more
Supreme Court won’t take case challenging conversion therapy bans
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision on Dec. 11 to refuse to take the case ensures that statewide laws that restrict... Read more
Pope Francis expresses concern about Italy’s low birth rate
Pope Francis on Monday received the prefects of the Italian Republic in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace. Read more
More than 10,000 Indian Catholics welcome new archbishop in conflict-torn Manipur
More than 10,000 Catholics from across the state of Manipur attended the Dec. 8 installation of the new archbishop of... Read more
Diocese of Sacramento to file for bankruptcy amid over 250 clergy abuse lawsuits
The bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento, California, announced on Saturday that the diocese will file for bankruptcy amid a... Read more
Texas Supreme Court pauses ruling that would have allowed woman to get abortion
A Dec. 7 ruling would have temporarily restricted state officials from enforcing Texas abortion laws against hospitals and doctors who... Read more
