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Two Catholic universities among the worst for free speech in America, watchdog says
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression listed both Georgetown University and Fordham University near the bottom. Read more
UK home secretary tells police that ‘silent prayer’ is not a crime
Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s comments follow several arrests of pro-life activists for praying outside of abortion clinics. Read more
Pope Francis meets ‘Rocky’ actor Sylvester Stallone at Vatican
The “Rocky” actor met the pope in the Apostolic Palace together with his brother, his wife, and their three daughters. Read more
A profile in courage: Cardinal Kung and Catholic resistance in Shanghai
Nearly 70 years after his arrest, Cardinal Ignatius Kung is remembered as he preached fidelity to the successor of Peter... Read more
There are now 4 shrines dedicated to Mary, Mother of Persecuted Christians
On the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we highlight shrines in the United States, England, and Sweden dedicated to... Read more
Bishop warns about ‘hard times’ Argentina is going through
“Drugs kill and poison the family,” the prelate said, noting that “there is no effective response from the state” and... Read more
Lawmaker accuses Azerbaijan of ‘genocide,’ seeks answers on Biden administration’s plan
Rep. Chris Smith in a hearing Sept. 6 accused the Azerbaijan government of committing genocide against Armenian Christians in disputed... Read more
The rise of Javier Milei: a ‘false messiah’ in Pope Francis’ homeland?
While some of the Argentinian presidential candidate’s views resonate with many Catholics, others starkly oppose the Church’s social teachings. Read more
Cardinal Cupich: ‘Nothing to be feared’ from ‘ancient reality’ of synod
“History has shown that the use of fear tactics by those who resist any kind of renewal that involves change... Read more
Catholics in Vietnam ask Pope Francis to visit their country next
Vietnam is home to millions of Catholics, yet no pope has ever visited the southeast Asian country. Read more
Nicaraguan ‘campesino’ leader who refused to falsely accuse bishops shares his testimony
Medardo Mairena Sequeira said Daniel Ortega “has become entrenched in power and anyone who makes waves ... can immediately be... Read more
Documents identify thousands of Jews hidden by Catholic religious during Nazi occupation of Rome
The newly rediscovered documentation references more than 4,300 people hidden by 100 women’s religious congregations and 55 men’s religious congregations. Read more
Mexican Supreme Court rules criminalization of abortion in Federal Penal Code unconstitutional
The court’s First Chamber ruled the criminalization unconstitutional “since it violates the human rights of women and persons with the... Read more
UK judge rules seriously ill teen lacks mental competence to seek experimental treatment
The National Health Service trust’s doctors ruled that she is unable to make decisions for herself and asked the court... Read more
Pro-life doctors respond to OB-GYN group’s call for abortion ‘without restrictions’
Dr. Christopher Zahn of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists argued that abortion “improves and saves lives.” Read more
Priest heads to Ulma family beatification: ‘Saintly figures so close to my family tree’
Father Michael Niemczak, a priest from New Mexico and a relative of the Ulma family, plans to visit holy sites... Read more
Baltimore Archdiocese considers bankruptcy amid possible sex abuse lawsuits
On Oct. 1, a new law will go into effect that ends the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits related... Read more
Second trial of DC pro-life activists who staged protest begins
The trial follows the conviction of five of the defendants’ peers, who were convicted of conspiracy against rights and a... Read more
Catholic bishops take issue with Biden administration’s proposed LGBT discrimination rules
The bishops warned that within the operation of Catholic charities, an HHS rule would “create conflicts between the [rule’s] requirements... Read more
Bishop Strickland: Church has ‘no authority whatsoever’ to ordain women to priesthood
The bishop issued the letter as a follow-up to an August document in which he warned of attempts to “present... Read more
