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Catholic drug rehabilitation facility begins to take shape in Arizona
Kevin Starrs, vice president of the Kolbe Mission, says he noticed the absence of rehab facilities built specifically for Catholics. Read more
‘Give your life to Jesus’: How a World Youth Day put a young man on the path to priesthood
At World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, Nelson Cintra knelt and prayed: “Christ, I give you my whole life.” Read more
Thousands march in Honduras against gender ideology in schools
The parents’ movement “For our children” organized the march and on Facebook invited citizens to demonstrate “against gender ideology.” Read more
Enough signatures collected for pro-life constitutional amendment process in Colombia
The goal is to amend Article 11 of the country’s Magna Carta, which currently states that “the right to life... Read more
African National Eucharistic Congress ‘sparking hope’ for revival
Among the many pilgrims to this year’s Congress was a 25-person delegation from the Diocese of St. Thomas in the... Read more
Here’s how many American pilgrims are headed to World Youth Day in Lisbon
Pope Francis will be joining the pilgrims at World Youth Day Aug. 1–6, which has the theme “Mary arose and... Read more
After latest Oklahoma execution, Archbishop Coakley calls for death penalty abolition
Convicted murderer Jemaine Cannon, 51, was executed by lethal injection on Thursday morning at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. Read more
Priest: Cuban government threatening religious who express opinion on country’s situation
Father Alberto Reyes recently stated that members of the Church who denounce the injustices that occur in the country get... Read more
Retired priest in Diocese of Richmond accused of sex abuse against a minor
Father Walter Lewis was immediately removed ministry, the diocese said. Read more
Jesuit superior blames ‘Vatican norms’ for blocking harsher penalties for Rupnik
Famed mosaic artist Father Marko Rupnik remains a priest and could be put into ministry by a sympathetic bishop. Read more
UPDATED: Which U.S. dioceses have declared bankruptcy? Here’s a map
More than two dozen U.S. dioceses, including two in U.S. overseas territories, have entered into bankruptcy proceedings, the vast majority... Read more
Baltimore archbishop issues guidelines for Catholic LGBT ministries
Parish LGBT ministries must welcome people with true discipleship, Archbishop William Lori says in new guidance on ministry to LGBT... Read more
The Lebanese saint who unites Christians and Muslims
St. Charbel Makhlouf is known in Lebanon for the miraculous healings of those who visit his tomb to seek his... Read more
WYD2023: Pilgrims cycle to Lisbon; pope to receive bicycles upon arrival
Two pilgrimage groups are already cycling their way to Portugal for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Read more
Pope meets with head of World Health Organization
Pope Francis met with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organization, Monday morning. Read more
Cardinal in Mongolia dreams of establishing a Catholic monastery to advance evangelization
Cardinal Giorgio Marengo has taken on the challenge of bringing the Gospel to a country with one of the smallest... Read more
Now hear this: St. Peter’s Basilica upgrades its sound system
The new system debuted at the July 23 papal Mass for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Read more
Here’s a beautiful prayer you can say on the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2023
The prayer from the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life invokes Mary’s intercession. Read more
Father Allan Travers: The one-game pitcher who might have saved the Detroit Tigers
The only priest to ever pitch in the major leagues holds the American League record for most hits allowed in... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Calling for “a new bond between the young and old,” Pope Francis marked the third annual World Day for Grandparents... Read more
