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Imprisoned Nicaraguan bishop nominated for European Parliament human rights award
The European Parliament announced the nominees for the 2023 Sakharov Prize, which honors persons and organizations who defend human rights... Read more
North Carolina passes universal school choice
Every North Carolina family will be able to apply for tuition assistance to attend a K-12 private school beginning in... Read more
Thousands of Armenian Christians flee homes: ‘Mass exodus has begun,’ expert says
According to the government of Armenia, 6,650 “forcibly displaced persons” entered Armenia from Nagorno-Karabakh since last week, with more pouring... Read more
Newsom vetoes bill that would make acceptance of gender identity a factor in custody court
The California governor vetoed the legislation on Sept. 22 despite the bill receiving overwhelming support from Democratic lawmakers. Read more
Abducted priest in Nigeria released, diocese ‘grateful’
Father Marcellinus Obioma Okide, a parish priest at St. Mary Amofia-Agu Affa Parish in the Enugu Diocese, was set free... Read more
England’s historic Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham gets new rector
The ancient medieval shrine is one of the oldest religious sites in England and is considered “a significant place in... Read more
State of California sues pro-life pregnancy centers over abortion pill reversal drug
The state’s lawsuit claims that there is no scientific evidence supporting the safety or efficacy of the abortion pill reversal... Read more
Is the era of the traditional family over in America? Survey suggests yes
A new Pew survey found that Americans are more concerned about their careers and friends than in having children. Read more
Diocese of Rome: Thousands expected at Vatican for ecumenical prayer vigil ahead of synod
The prayer service will take place just days before the launch of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of... Read more
Swiss bishop calls for women’s ordination, end to celibacy ahead of synod
“It’s time to abolish mandatory celibacy,” Bishop Felix Gmür of Basel told the Swiss newspaper NZZ am Sonntag on Sept... Read more
German bishops in tug of war over blessing same-sex unions
Ahead of the bishops’ meeting several priests conducted an event blessing same-sex couples outside the iconic Cologne Cathedral. Read more
Boston College exhibit showcases Catholic faith in rural China
The Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History presents an exhibition by world-renowned photographer Lü Nan. Read more
Pope Francis: It’s never ‘too late’ to receive God’s love
The pope spoke one day after he gave a strong condemnation of euthanasia on his return flight from Marseille, France. Read more
U.S. priest brings more than 1,000 prayer intentions to Ulma family beatification
Father Michael Niemczak made a pilgrimage to Poland to visit holy sites and attend the beautification of his relatives. Read more
‘You don’t play with life’: Pope Francis condemns euthanasia, abortion on papal plane
“Neither at the beginning nor at the end. It is not played with!” Pope Francis said on a flight from... Read more
Pope Francis: Be Christians who ‘leap for joy’ in the face of life
Pope Francis celebrated Mass for an estimated 50,000 people in Marseille’s Vélodrome Stadium on Sept. 23. Read more
Pope Francis: Migrant crisis requires wisdom, not ‘alarmist propaganda’
“Those who risk their lives at sea do not invade, they look for welcome,” the Holy Father insisted. Read more
Holy friendships continue to transform all-boys Catholic high school in Tampa
The young men at Jesuit High School are not just excelling in academics and sports, they are “ambitious when it... Read more
How an extraordinary healing led to the creation of The National Centre for Padre Pio
The intercession of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, whose feast day is celebrated Sept. 23, has been the source of many... Read more
Truck circulates in Mexico City with message against indoctrinating schoolchildren
The campaign demands that educational institutions stop using the controversial school textbooks developed for the 2023-2024 school year. Read more
