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As Canada prepares to expand assisted suicide, advocates warn of threat to mentally ill
Mental health and pro-life advocates are concerned that Canadians may soon be able to seek fatal treatments even if they... Read more
New AI app sparks baby fever, but will it lead to more child commodification?
Remini’s AI imagery has created excitement about parenthood in younger users, but one expert cautions that its approach could be... Read more
Prosecutor in Bolivia asks for Church’s cooperation in clerical sexual abuse cases
The prosecutor for Chuquisaca asked the Archdiocese of Cochabamba for the names of the Jesuit provincials during the years 1999,... Read more
The Church’s role in cease-fire between Colombian government and National Liberation Army
The 180-day cease-fire will go into effect Aug. 3 following what was agreed upon in the third round of talks... Read more
Catholic blogger remains detained in Belarus after criticizing regime
Already three years into his 15-year prison sentence for criticizing the country’s regime, Ihar Losik has not been heard from... Read more
How St. Ignatius of Loyola became the patron saint of soldiers
From its beginnings, the Jesuits, as established by Ignatius and his companions, held a militaristic mindset of dedication and service... Read more
Pope Francis: Discernment helps us find the gems among the junk
“Let us not waste time and freedom on trivial things ... while life offers us every day the precious pearl... Read more
Pope Francis calls Russia to renew Ukraine grain deal
“I appeal to my brothers, the authorities of the Russian Federation, that the Black Sea Initiative be restored and grain... Read more
Shrine of Vryssi: The centuries-old Marian holy site you’ve probably never heard of
The centuries-old shrine on the island of Tinos, Greece, still draws pilgrims from around the local region. Read more
8 unique things to know about World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon
As pilgrims stream into Portugal for World Youth Day in Lisbon, here’s a preview of some of the more interesting... Read more
Shroud of Turin gets ‘true crime’ treatment in science-driven documentary
“The Shroud: Face to Face” is set for release in November 2023. Read more
Vatican announces Pope Francis’ Marseille visit schedule
In September, the pope will travel to France to meet with young people and bishops from around the world at... Read more
Off to WYD: Maryland family of 10 heads to Lisbon for special pilgrimage
The Love family, whose eight children range from ages 1–18, are heading to Portugal and will then visit holy sites... Read more
A pilgrimage in England traces GK Chesterton’s path in hope of his beatification
The 13th annual G.K. Chesterton Pilgrimage will begin at the church where the British writer was baptized. Read more
Parish named for Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus keeps the faith on Chicago’s South Side
A parish under the three siblings’ patronage celebrates unity as it marks the July 29 feast day of the three... Read more
Rome announces major construction project in preparation for 2025 Jubilee Year
In anticipation of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, the city of Rome presented a major infrastructure project Friday. Read more
Mother Angelica’s ‘first daughter’ Sister Regina dies
Sister Regina first met Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN, while the former was a student at John Carroll High School... Read more
Catholic community grants wish of girl fighting cancer to see Luke Bryan live
Seven-year-old Mary Stegmueller is a fighter. She has been battling cancer since she was 4 years old, but her cancer... Read more
Mike Pence at Catholic conference: ‘God is not done with America yet’
The former vice president, now an evangelical Protestant, emphasized his Catholic upbringing and pro-life convictions in a Napa keynote address. Read more
‘Sound of Freedom’ screening on Capitol Hill sparks call to track missing children in U.S.
Members of Congress recently viewed the popular anti-trafficking film, after which producer Eduardo Verástegui proposed draft legislation. Read more
