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Mexican bishops respond to pro-abortion ruling by Supreme Court: Every life has worth
A Sept. 6 ruling of the court declared “unconstitutional the legal system that criminalizes abortion in the Federal Penal Code.” Read more
Catholic ‘cult’ in California: What do we know?
Reports emerged earlier this month about alleged sexual abuse that purportedly took place at a commune run by a Catholic... Read more
‘God was with us on the stairwell’: A hero of 9/11 finds his vocation
The trial of that day, and in the years that followed, uncovered a trial of faith for Deacon Paul Carris. Read more
Ulma family beatified on a ‘day of joy’ in Poland
It was the first time the Church has beatified an entire family at the same time. Read more
Pope Francis: Addressing others’ wrongs ‘without rancor’ requires kindness, courage
Fraternal correction is “one of the highest expressions of love, and also the most demanding,” the pope said. Read more
Graduate school hopes new education program will help with ‘renewal’ of Catholic schooling
The Augustine Institute in Denver will launch its new master’s degree in Catholic education in October to help renew Catholic... Read more
Theology of the Body Parent School equips parents to teach truth about human sexuality
Through a series of age-appropriate mini-magazines, the new program helps to equip parents to be the primary educators of their... Read more
Colombian bishop grateful ‘Sound of Freedom’ is exposing child trafficking in his country
Bishop Miguel González pointed out that the business of trafficking in minors “involves our country and demonstrates social and family... Read more
‘Sound of Freedom’ producer Eduardo Verástegui files as candidate for president of Mexico
Verástegui, whose film “Sound of Freedom” ranks first at the box office in Latin America, filed his declaration of intention... Read more
American professor who founded school in Artsakh says Christians there are starving
Siobhan Nash-Marshall, founder of the Christians in Need Foundation, spoke to CNA about her work in the Nagorno-Karabakh region (Artsakh). Read more
‘Miracle’ at Catholic school leads cancer survivor to launch pediatric charity foundation
Bryce Newman’s story of healing and serving others is a testament to the power of prayer and God’s love. Read more
‘Gender affirmation’ must be a factor in child custody fights, California Legislature says
The bill says California courts’ child custody decisions must consider whether a parent affirms a child’s “gender identity or gender... Read more
California becomes first state to declare ‘Transgender History Month’
The recognition of the month is meant to “create a culture led by research, education, and scholarly recognition of the... Read more
Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams invites religious sisters for ‘Ladies Night’
Trevor Williams invited women from various religious orders to the event, which included free tickets to the game and refreshments. Read more
Seminarian in Nigeria burned alive in botched kidnapping
Seminarian Na’aman Danlami died when Fulanis attacked St. Raphael Fadan Kamantan Parish on Thursday, Sept. 7, and set the rectory... Read more
Republicans attempting to move away from ‘pro-life’ terminology: ‘Need to be specific’
In a recent closed-door session, Senate Republicans discussed polling numbers showing voters “reacting differently” to terms like “pro-life” and “pro-choice.” Read more
Settlement: Catholic bookstore exempt from Jacksonville trans pronoun mandate in Florida
“Free speech is for everyone,” said Hal Frampton, senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, which represented the bookstore in the... Read more
Catholic newspaper takes Mexican president to task for joking about murders
“He not only shows a lack of sensitivity but also perversion,” read an editorial in the newspaper of the Archdiocese... Read more
U.S. bishops call for opening of corridor to allow aid to Armenian Christians
The USCCB said in a press release Thursday that recent reports have indicated a “devastating impact” of the blockade of... Read more
Filipino priests acquitted of sedition charges
Father Albert Alejo, SJ, and Father Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva, a priest of the Society of the Divine Word, were acquitted... Read more
