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Nicaragua bars priests from anointing the dying in hospitals
Approximately 10 priests from different dioceses have confirmed the situation to author and lawyer Martha Patricia Molina. Read more
U.S. bishops vote to advance 2 American causes for canonization at 2024 meeting
The bishops voted overwhelmingly in favor of advancing the causes of both Benedictine Sister Annella Zervas and Servant of God... Read more
Federal judge blocks Louisiana law mandating Ten Commandments in school classrooms
A coalition of state residents had sued the Louisiana government earlier this year to block the state rule, arguing the... Read more
Vatican, Catholic leaders from Europe discuss sexual abuse in the Church
The Vatican’s Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is hosting a conference on safeguarding in the Catholic Church in... Read more
PHOTOS: Discover the history of St. Peter’s Basilica in new Microsoft online AI-enhanced 3D model
Accessible worldwide at virtual.basilicasanpietro.va, the free interactive platform allows anyone in the world to “visit” the virtual 3D model of... Read more
Pope Francis: True devotion to Mary always ‘points to Jesus’
“Mary is always the mother that brings us to Jesus,” the Holy Father said. “Mary does not only point to... Read more
Pope Francis urges ‘human-centered’ approach to ‘climate finance’ at UN COP29 summit
Pope Francis warned that both foreign debt and ecological debt are “mortgaging the future” of nations. Read more
6 Latin American bishops share their favorite saints and how they inspired their ministry
Six Latin American bishops reveal their favorite saints, sharing how they have been influenced by them and aided by them... Read more
Catholic woman awarded $12.7 million in religious discrimination lawsuit over COVID vaccine
In her religious excemption request, Lisa Domski wrote that taking the vaccine “would be a terrible sin and distance my... Read more
Mother Frances Cabrini: The unsinkable saint who missed the Titanic
Divine Providence guided Mother Cabrini away from icebergs and other hazards throughout her life. Read more
In midst of island’s travails, Cuba’s bishops elect new leadership
The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba met in Havana Nov. 4–7 for its 164th Ordinary Assembly and chose new... Read more
Bishops elect new treasurer, committee chairs at Baltimore meeting
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis was elected the next treasurer of the United States Conference of Catholic... Read more
U.S. bishops will speak out ‘loudly’ if Trump’s mass deportation rhetoric becomes reality
USCCB leadership also addressed the potential pro-life opportunities and challenges of the incoming Trump administration. Read more
U.S. nuncio: Bishops must foster missionary zeal
Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Holy See’s U.S. ambassador, delivered his remarks Nov. 12 at the opening of the bishops’ annual... Read more
Archbishop Broglio calls bishops to insist on human dignity, aid migrants after election
“As the successors of the apostles and vicars of Christ in our dioceses, we never backpedal or renounce the clear... Read more
Report: Hundreds of Canadian euthanasia violations not reported to police
Alexander Raikin wrote that since 2018 “euthanasia regulators” in Ontario have identified over 400 “issues with compliance” with the country’s... Read more
Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over handling of abuse cases
Though not accused of abuse himself, Archbishop Justin Welby was criticized for his response to a number of abuse cases... Read more
Pope Francis to have Sunday lunch with 1,300 guests on World Day of the Poor
This year’s lunch, organized by the Dicastery for the Service of Charity in collaboration with the Italian Red Cross, will... Read more
Installation of new bishop in England deferred for a second time
For the second time in less than a year, the installation of a bishop has been deferred in the Diocese... Read more
Pope Francis moves part of Vatican library and archive to Rome seminary
The pope declared that part of the archives and library be moved to a building on extraterritorial Vatican property at... Read more
