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Kentucky and Mississippi governor’s races end with Democratic, Republican victories
The gubernatorial races in Kentucky and Mississippi on Tuesday ended with two incumbent victories, one Democratic and the other Republican. Read more
Pope Francis to release an autobiography in the spring
HarperCollins Publishers announced Tuesday that it will publish the pope’s book, “Life, My Story Through History,” in the spring of... Read more
Ohio voters overwhelmingly approve amendment enshrining abortion in state constitution
With 59% of the vote tallied, nearly 56% of voters selected “yes” for the adoption of Issue 1, in contrast... Read more
Religious superiors from around the world meeting in Rome to prevent abuse
The Unions of Superiors and Superiors General have organized a workshop with the aim of “creating a culture of protection... Read more
Latin patriarch of Jerusalem asks for donations in face of suffering, hatred in Holy Land
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa explained that it is “charity and prayer” that have animated the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem “in times... Read more
Major survey finds ‘conservative’ and ‘orthodox’ priests on the rise
A new survey indicates that priests describing themselves as “progressive” are practically going “extinct” among U.S. seminary graduates, among other... Read more
Knights of Columbus donate millionth coat through ‘Coats for Kids’ program
The Knights of Columbus reached a major milestone this month when they donated their one millionth coat through their Coats... Read more
U.S. bishops back 15-week abortion ban as ‘positive step’ forward
Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge also emphasized that the Church urges that the government protect preborn children from the moment of... Read more
Brooklyn pastor apologizes for provocative music video filmed in church
A Brooklyn pastor who was disciplined after he allowed a pop star to shoot a lewd music video in his... Read more
Vatican hospital offers to treat critically ill baby denied life support in Britain
Bambino Gesù hospital has offered to treat 8-month-old Indi Gregory after a British court ruled that she be removed from... Read more
Virginia’s legislative elections could seal fate of 15-week abortion ban proposal
All 40 Virginia Senate seats and all 100 Virginia House of Delegates seats will be on the ballot on Tuesday. Read more
California cathedral vandalized with paint; police investigating as possible hate crime
The Cathedral of the Annunciation in Stockton, California, was vandalized on the morning of Nov. 5 with white paint splattered... Read more
Pope Francis speaks with president of Iran about Israel-Hamas war
The Vatican has limited itself to confirming that the call took place at the request of the president of Iran,... Read more
Shooting hoops for heaven: Boston seminarians form basketball team for God
The goal of a team of seminarians from St. John’s Seminary is twofold: victory in the spiritual life and a... Read more
Baltimore Archdiocese shuts down Mass at city parish after priest abuse scandal
In a statement on Saturday, the archdiocese announced that “a pastor will not be named for St. Benedict Church” following... Read more
In special meeting, Pope Francis talks peace, war, climate with kids from around the world
Pope Francis answered questions about war, the environment, and his daily life during an encounter with roughly 7,000 children from... Read more
Arlington bishop: ‘Reflect on faithful witness’ during Black Catholic History Month
Bishop Michael Burbidge said the month, observed in November, is “an important time” time to review the roles Black Catholics... Read more
Pope Francis keeps busy schedule despite feeling ‘not well’
Pope Francis is continuing to keep a full schedule even as the Holy Father said he was not feeling well... Read more
Canon lawyer denies involvement in papal election reform, calling reports ‘a pure lie’
Reports said Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda had been tasked by Pope Francis with drafting revisions to conclaves. Read more
Pope Francis opens two new laundromats for the homeless
The new facilities include washers and dryers, detergent, hot showers, and a full range of personal hygiene products. Read more
