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Pope Francis meets with bishops of the Synod of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church at the Vatican on Sept. 6, 2023.

Ukrainian Greek Catholic synod tells Pope Francis he has made ‘painful’ statements

Sep 6, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

“We expressed to the pope everything that our faithful in Ukraine and throughout the world entrusted us to convey to... Read more

Kolkata Archbishop Thomas D’Souza gives a message at the tomb of St. Teresa of Kolkata in the Missionaries of Charity motherhouse in Kolkata, India, after a Mass on her feast day, Sept. 5, 2023.

Mother Teresa is ‘teacher of love’ says Kolkata archbishop on anniversary of saint’s death

Sep 6, 2023

By Anto Akkara

The feast of St. Teresa of Kolkata was celebrated by Catholics and non-Catholics alike with Mass, prayers, tributes, and visits... Read more

Dozens of Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan, stop at Merrill Whippy Dip in rural Michigan to celebrate a postulant member’s profession of vows for religious life with Bishop Robert D. Gruss of Saginaw, near Lake Huron, on Aug. 16, 2023.

Why did dozens of religious sisters show up at this rural Michigan ice cream stand?

Sep 6, 2023

By Martin Barillas

A group of Religious Sisters of Mercy recently enjoyed a “sweet celebration” at Merrill Whippy Dip in Michigan. Read more

Multiplatinum-selling music legend Jimmy Buffett performs with the Broadway cast of the new musical “Escape to Margaritaville” at the 2018 A Capitol Fourth at the U.S. Capitol, West Lawn, on July 4, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

Jimmy Buffett: more Catholic than you think?

Sep 6, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The famous soft-rock musician who recently died of cancer was raised Catholic. One commentator believes his music contains Catholic themes. Read more

Christian refugees living among the brush since they were not allowed to return to their native villages after refusing to participate in a "reconversion ritual" in February 2009.

Journalist documents power of forgiveness on anniversary of Christian persecution in India

Sep 6, 2023

By Zoe Romanowsky

Anto Akkara held a recent screening of his sixth film about the killings of Christians in Kandhamal, India, in 2008. Read more

Pope Francis spoke about his recent trip to Mongolia during the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 6, 2023.

Pope Francis: Don’t overlook goodness because of scandal

Sep 6, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

“People, we too like scandal... But you don’t see the forest that is growing every day,” Pope Francis said. Read more

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Archbishop gives Communion to Muslim sheik at funeral Mass for cardinal: his explanation

Sep 5, 2023

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The incident sparked controversy among Catholics, and the prelate posted an explanation for what happened on the archdiocesan website. Read more

Immigrants seeking asylum in the United States wait as they are processed by U.S. Border Patrol agents in the early morning hours after crossing into Arizona from Mexico on May 10, 2023 in Yuma, Arizona.

Map shows the Catholic Church’s migrant shelters in Mexico

Sep 5, 2023

By Diego López Colín

The map was developed in order for migrants to have a more efficient way to find the centers and shelters... Read more

Father Nathan Brooks, 36, faces several misdemeanor charges filed Aug. 31 in Cortland County Court in central New York related to allegations of sex abuse, including that of a minor.

New York priest arrested on child sex abuse charges

Sep 5, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

Father Nathan Brooks, 36, faces several misdemeanor charges filed Aug. 31 in Cortland County Court in central New York. Read more

Indeed is offering to pay relocation costs for U.S.-based employees who are seeking transgender treatments for themselves or their children and live in states where those procedures are illegal.

Indeed gives employees $10,000 to relocate if workers, kids want transgender procedures 

Sep 5, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

Indeed will offer workers or immediate family members $10,000 to relocate to a state that does not have restrictions on... Read more

Law enforcement estimated 7,000 attended the March for Life in London, England.

Thousands march for life in London

Sep 5, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The ninth annual march processed through the city of Westminster in London and ended at the Houses of Parliament.  Read more

Harrison Butker and his holding company, MDKeller, is partnering with the University of Notre Dame to reward the innovative use of Catholic church property.

NFL kicker Harrison Butker and Notre Dame to reward innovative use of Church property 

Sep 5, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

The $10,000 award was conceived to recognize and support individuals or organizations with bold ideas to best use for under-utilized... Read more

Pope Francis greets Cardinal Luis Ladaria.

Pope Francis thanks Cardinal Ladaria for years heading Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith

Sep 5, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Sept 11, Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández will assume the position in Ladaria's place as prefect of the Dicastery for... Read more

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Data shows mothers with young children leading female labor market resurgence

Sep 5, 2023

By Daniel Payne

A new study found that more women with children under the age of 5 are entering the workforce than ever... Read more

Scene from the film "Mother Teresa and Me."

New film ‘Mother Teresa and Me’ aims to inspire ‘acts of kindness’

Sep 5, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The film premieres Sept. 5 on the International Day of Charity, established by the U.N. to commemorate the anniversary of... Read more

Pope Francis responds to questions from the press aboard the return flight to Rome from Mongolia.

What Pope Francis had to say about the Synod on Synodality in the in-flight press conference

Sep 4, 2023

By Courtney Mares

“In the synod, there is no place for ideology,” Pope Francis told journalists on the flight from Mongolia to Rome. Read more

Pope Francis gave a special message to Chinese Catholics at the end of his Mass in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on Sept. 3, 2023.

Pope Francis gives a glimpse into Vatican-China deal on appointment of Chinese bishops

Sep 4, 2023

By Courtney Mares

The pope said that there is a joint commission between the Chinese government and the Holy See on the appointment... Read more

Farm workers.

Why the Catholic Church has a lot to say about Labor Day

Sep 4, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

“All work, no matter what the work is, is essential,” said Father Sinclair Oubre, spiritual moderator of the Catholic Labor... Read more

Tim Ballard (left) and Eduardo Verástegui at the preview of “Sound of Freedom” in Mexico City, on Aug. 29, 2023.

Tim Ballard, real hero of ‘Sound of Freedom’: I’ve spent more than 20 years in this fight

Sep 3, 2023

By Ana Paula Morales

“This is the most powerful tool that I have seen in my life in the fight against child trafficking,” said... Read more

"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak attends a taping of the show's 35th anniversary season at Epcot Center at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, in 2017.

Wheel of Fortune’s Pat Sajak a key leader at Hillsdale College, a hub for Catholic converts

Sep 3, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Hillsdale defines itself as “nonsectarian Christian,” but it has a thriving Catholic community. Read more