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Aug. 22 marks International Day of Victims of Religious Persecution
Every Aug. 22 the International Day of Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is commemorated. Read more
Results of medical exam build case for ‘incorrupt’ body of Sister Wilhelmina, bishop says
Bishop James Johnston last year commissioned a team of medical experts to examine the body of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB. Read more
Catholic archbishop defends Ukrainian ban on Russian Orthodox Church activities
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church said Russia has used the Russian Orthodox Church “as a tool of... Read more
Head of Planned Parenthood, abortion advocates speak at Democratic National Convention
The 2024 Democratic National Convention highlighted the issue of abortion with several pro-abortion advocates speaking at the Aug. 19–22 event... Read more
Church hails India Supreme Court for reaffirming ban on euthanasia: ‘Extremely happy’
“We are extremely happy that the sacredness of life has been upheld by the court,” Archbishop Raphy Manjaly of Agra,... Read more
Survey shows 28% of U.S. parishes have Spanish-language Masses
A first-of-its-kind study by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) shows that 28% of parishes in the country offer... Read more
Activists sue Canada to expand euthanasia law to cover those with mental illness
Dying With Dignity Canada claims the Canadian government is discriminating against those who are mentally ill. Read more
EU watchdog reports alarming rise in Christian persecution, calls for protections
The Vienna-based Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe (OIDAC Europe) has reported an increase in anti-Christian hate... Read more
South Carolina ACLU asks court to allow interview of death row inmate before execution
Although every state imposes restrictions on media access to inmates, South Carolina is “the only state that bans this category... Read more
Pope Francis sells out Belgium stadium for Sept. 29 beatification Mass in just 90 minutes
After becoming available for free online, 32,000 tickets for the Sept. 29 Mass were snatched up in just 90 minutes,... Read more
New poll: Florida could become first state to defeat abortion amendment
A new poll by Mainstreet Research and Florida Atlantic University (FUA) now suggests that defeating the Florida abortion amendment could... Read more
Synod on Synodality: Bishops launch regional workshops ahead of October meeting in Rome
Around the world, bishops together with the Catholic faithful of their dioceses are gearing up for the second session of... Read more
Why the Queenship of Mary matters
The Catholic Church annually celebrates the feast of the Queenship of Mary on Aug. 22. Read more
Democrats for Life leader says party has left them
Kristen Day of Democrats for Life of America denounces the pro-abortion stand of her party, says "We are the real... Read more
Sainthood cause advances for Eileen O’Connor, laywoman and mystic
O’Connor, who at the age of three suffered from a debilitating spinal injury, accomplished much during her 28 years of... Read more
Theme song for Pope Francis’ visit to Singapore released
The Catholic community in Singapore released a theme song for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the country. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new Ordinary for Armenian Catholics in Eastern Europe
The Holy See Press Office announced the appointment of Archpriest Kevork Noradounguian as the new Ordinary for Armenian Catholics in... Read more
89-year-old death camp survivor convicted for pro-life protest faces jail time
The seven defendants in the case were found guilty for their involvement in a “blockade of a reproductive health care... Read more
Montana is the latest state to vote on abortion this fall
Montana on Tuesday became the ninth U.S. state to place a proposal on the November ballot that will allow voters... Read more
Plastic surgery expert expounds on insufficient evidence to justify trans surgeries for minors
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has said that research on surgery for adolescents with gender dysphoria “simply isn't strong... Read more
