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Where is St. Matthew? A visit to his tomb
The fascinating story of where the Gospel writer’s body lies today takes us back into history. Read more
Attorney General Merrick Garland reacts to accusation of DOJ’s anti-Catholic bias
Attorney General Merrick Garland called the suggestion of anti-Catholic bias “outrageous” and “absurd” when questioned about a Richmond FBI memo. Read more
More Republicans hesitant on Ukraine funding as Zelenskyy talks to lawmakers, UN
A number of legislators are expressing reservations about sending more aid to Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making his... Read more
Shrine of Virgin of Flowers whose name traveled to Mars with NASA desecrated
The incident took place Monday night but was not discovered until early Tuesday, when the person who opened the church... Read more
Republicans urge repeal of ‘weaponized’ FACE Act due to anti-pro-life bias
The legislators introduced a resolution to repeal the FACE Act on the grounds that it is an unconstitutional use of... Read more
Spanish priests criticize radio personalities who say Mother Teresa took advantage of poor
On Monday, a contributor to a Spanish radio station news program claimed that St. Teresa of Calcutta was part of... Read more
Human rights group to Nigeria security agents after priest’s kidnapping: ‘Act or resign’
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law has condemned the Sept. 16-17 kidnapping of more than 30... Read more
Kamala Harris promotes abortion access on nationwide college tour
In her speech at North Carolina A&T, the vice president urged voters to support, among other things, the “freedom to... Read more
11 killed as Islamist jihadists reportedly target Christians in Mozambican village
After separating the Christians from the Muslims, “they opened fire on the Christians,” a Sept. 18 Aid to the Church... Read more
Ethnic Armenians surrender and disarm following Azerbaijan offensive
A day after an Azerbaijan offensive in which as many as 100 were killed, ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh have agreed... Read more
Vatican cardinal to make charity mission to Ukraine city hit by Russian drones
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski is in Ukraine this week to open the House of Refuge “in the name of Pope Francis,... Read more
Bishop who will attend synod: We must address issue of women deacons and priests
The bishop of San Francisco de Macorís in the Dominican Republic, Alfredo De la Cruz, said the Synod on Synodality... Read more
Pope Francis lauds Catholic saint who fought to end slavery in Africa
St. Daniele Comboni witnessed “the horror of slavery” as a missionary in the mid-19th century in what is now Sudan. Read more
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Nagorno-Karabakh: ‘Silence the weapons’
Speaking to more than 15,000 people in St. Peter’s Square, the pope said Wednesday that he was troubled by the... Read more
Who are the Korean martyrs?
On Sept. 20, the Catholic Church remembers the many men, women, and children who died for their faith in Korea. Read more
Argentine bishops hold day of prayer, reflection against human trafficking
“Human trafficking does serious ... injury to the dignity of the human person,” Bishop Oscar Ojea said. “The person is... Read more
Exclusive interview: Convicted pro-life activist speaks out
Jonathan Darnel, 41, faces up to 11 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $350,000 fine after... Read more
Vatican launches investigation into Australian bishop accused of child sex abuse
Former bishop Christopher Saunders of the Diocese of Broome has been accused of sexually assaulting indigenous men and boys. Read more
Nigerian diocese calls for prayers for kidnapped priest
Father Marcellinus Obioma Okide was on his way back to his parish in the Enugu Diocese on Sept. 17 when... Read more
Maternity leave policies: How Catholic dioceses and organizations rank
Catholic dioceses across the U.S. were surveyed last year about their parental leave policies, showing that very few provide comprehensive... Read more
