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Live Updates: Pope Francis trip to Mongolia 2023
Live updates following Pope Francis’ trip to Mongolia from Aug. 31–Sept. 4. Read more
Catholic charity resumes bringing meals and hope to war-torn Tigray
In late August, Mary’s Meals began serving food once again to approximately 10,000 children in 14 schools in northern Ethiopia. Read more
Catholics from mainland China and across Asia in Mongolia for Mass with Pope Francis
While papal Masses on the pope’s other trips can draw hundreds of thousands of people, the Mass in Ulaanbaatar only... Read more
Pope Francis quotes Buddha at interreligious event in Mongolia
Pope Francis said Sunday that interreligious dialogue is “not antithetical to proclamation” but helps religious traditions to understand one another. Read more
Pope Francis tells Mongolia’s tiny Catholic community that ‘God loves littleness’
“Brothers and sisters, do not be concerned about small numbers, limited success, or apparent irrelevance,” Pope Francis assured missionaries in... Read more
Labor Day means ‘radical solidarity’ with working families, U.S. bishops say
On Labor Day, the U.S. bishops call for economic policy and community advocacy to prioritize working families. Read more
As a new school year begins, Catholic groups draw battle lines in culture war
Several Catholic organizations and activist efforts are working to push back on the extreme ideologies in much of public schooling. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Mongolia is a symbol of religious freedom’
Pope Francis called Mongolia a “symbol of religious freedom” in his first speech in the Asian country sandwiched between China... Read more
Chapel in Argentina vandalized; bishop calls for acts of reparation
Bishop Héctor Zordán said the damage inflicted was a criminal act motivated by the intent to “desecrate the sacred place... Read more
Texas Supreme Court lets ban on sex changes for minors go into effect Sept. 1
The highest court in Texas refused to grant a request from the Texas American Civil Liberties Union and other groups... Read more
Catholic finance firm offers millions in loans, data consulting for dioceses
Catholic Finance Corporation has issued millions of dollars in loans to regional Catholic groups over the past few decades. Read more
Pope Francis to publish apostolic letter on St. Thérèse of Lisieux Oct. 15
During a general audience on June 7, Pope Francis announced that he was writing an apostolic letter on the patron... Read more
Oregon Catholic Church fire determined to be arson; suspect arrested
The Aug. 31 fire, which destroyed St. Joseph’s sanctuary, began in a garbage bin on the church property. Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis’ first day in Mongolia
Pope Francis received an enthusiastic welcome to Mongolia on Friday morning after a nearly 10-hour flight on the papal plane. Read more
Group behind abortion initiative sues Ohio over use of ‘unborn child’ in ballot language
The ballot language states the proposed amendment would prohibit abortion restrictions “before an unborn child is determined to be viable.” Read more
Thomas More Society files emergency appeal to release activist from pre-sentencing detention
Lauren Handy was among the five anti-abortion demonstrators found guilty this week of felony violations of the FACE Act. Read more
Pope Francis becomes first pope in history to set foot in Mongolia
The pope told journalists aboard the papal plane that to visit Mongolia is to encounter “a small people, but a... Read more
Pope sends telegram to China as plane flies over Chinese airspace
Pope Francis will become the first pope in the history of the Catholic Church to visit Mongolia. Read more
In front of the tomb of St. Óscar Romero, bishops pledge to care for migrants
Meeting in El Salvador Aug. 21-25, representatives of bishops’ conferences analyzed the various migratory scenarios at an international meeting. Read more
Rome Diocese expresses solidarity with anti-Mafia priest following attempted assassination
On Tuesday, the priest was participating in a march for law and order and against the Mafia when a man... Read more
