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Pope Francis to release second Laudato Si’ on Oct. 4
The pope’s follow-up environmental document will be released on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Read more
Missionary priest: ‘Immense’ pastoral work needed amid anti-Christian violence in Burkina Faso
Father Pierre Rouamba told Aid to the Church in Need that his group has been working at “systematically opening doors... Read more
Pope Francis: St. Kateri Tekakwitha is an example of patience in suffering
“Kateri Tekakwitha’s life shows us that every challenge can be overcome if we open our hearts to Jesus,” Pope Francis... Read more
Once shunned and forgotten, Little Sisters of the Poor founder Jeanne Jugan now shines
The French sister known as Sister Marie de la Croix was sidelined and ignored, but her order now leads the... Read more
Boy in Brazil asks for — and receives — a chapel for his birthday
The chapel was dedicated July 9 in Bauru in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, where the family lives. Read more
Church in Mexico prays with relatives of disappeared persons
Cardinal Francisco Robles Ortega offered Mass on Sunday at the Shrine of the Martyrs of Christ the King for thousands... Read more
Mrs. American 2023 winner gives powerful pro-life response during pageant
The former Miss New York City and Mrs. Utah received a standing ovation when she responded to a judge’s question... Read more
Family life, ‘bonding together’ behind spread of Christianity in Africa, U.S. bishop says
Bishop John Patrick Dolan of Phoenix returned from a 12-day trip to the African countries of Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya... Read more
104-year-old ‘Sister Jean’ throws out first pitch at Chicago Cubs game
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt belongs to the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is a sports chaplain... Read more
Pope Francis: People — not machines — are the value of work
He also said businessmen and businesswomen can contribute to the common good through job creation, especially for young people. Read more
Vatican reassures Ukrainian Catholics that pope did not intend to praise Russian imperialism
Pope Francis made the comment while speaking off the cuff during a live video conference with Russian youth Aug. 25. Read more
Opus Dei does not want to be an exception in the Church, prelate says
Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, the prelate of Opus Dei, said the institution he has led since January 2017 “does not want... Read more
Latin American Catholic college organization condemns seizure of Nicaraguan Jesuit university
The organization expressed its “deep concern over the siege, the confiscation of assets, and the closure suffered by the Central... Read more
States and pro-life groups urge Supreme Court to end abortion ‘bubble’ zones
In all, 18 different amicus briefs were filed in support of pro-life free speech in a case involving Debra Vitagliano,... Read more
Biden campaign launches pro-abortion ad; pro-life groups label it ‘extreme’
The ad launched Friday and will run for two weeks in seven key states. Read more
Nigerian teen whose Christian conversion triggered death threats granted restraining order
Following threats by family members, the young woman sought a restraining order against her father and brothers. Read more
Annual Maryland event prepares educators to foster spiritual growth of students
The Teaching Vocation Conference, hosted by The Heights Forum, is an annual event held in Potomac, Maryland. Read more
Poll: Two-thirds of Britons favor legalizing assisted suicide ahead of possible law change
As the British Parliament considers the possible legalization of assisted suicide, activists are pushing for a law change. Read more
Pope Francis asks for prayers as he travels to Mongolia, ‘the heart of Asia’
The pope will travel approximately 5,600 miles to Ulaanbaatar, the Mongolian capital, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4. Read more
5 things to know about Mongolia as Pope Francis prepares for his trip
The pope will travel to Mongolia Aug. 31–Sept. 4 to visit one of the smallest Christian communities in the world. Read more
