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Keep humanity the focus of tech innovations, says new Vatican-approved ethics guide
“If we build the future badly, we will live in a terrible world,” the handbook warns Big Tech. Read more
Archbishop Fernández defends controversial book as ‘catechesis for teens’
Writing on his personal Facebook page on July 3, Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández said the book was “not a theology... Read more
Sheen rally coming to Illinois aims to reignite his beatification Mass
The all-day event July 9 will focus on Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s messages for our times and a petition to have... Read more
Catholic priest shares inside look of accompanying a man on death row
Father Dustin Feddon from the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee tells CNA what it was like to walk with Darryl Barwick to... Read more
Frassati pilgrimage takes Catholics ‘to the heights’ as they walk in Blessed Pier Giorgio’s footsteps
The Frassati Hiking Pilgrimage organized by Creatio brings individuals to the same mountains Frassati climbed. Read more
Archbishop Fernández didn’t side with alleged sex abuser, archdiocese says
Pope Francis' choice to head the Vatican's doctrinal office has been criticized for his handling of a clergy sex abuse... Read more
Deacon and layman wounded in armed attack in Colombia
A deacon who is set to be ordained a priest next month and a layman were wounded early Sunday morning... Read more
Inter-American Court of Human Rights demands immediate release of Nicaraguan Bishop Álvarez
In its June 27 ruling the IACHR also required the Nicaraguan government to report on the bishop’s situation by July... Read more
After devastating arson, Los Angeles’ famed Mission San Gabriel reopens for worship
“Mission San Gabriel will always be the true spiritual heart of Los Angeles,” Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles said... Read more
Unrest in France: Religious leaders call for dialogue and calm
The French bishops also have proposed a prayer for the restoration of peace in the country. Read more
Study: Abortion restrictions led to 9,800 more births in Texas over nine months
The study was the first of its kind to investigate how abortion laws impact birth rates. Read more
Archdiocese of Baltimore adds 42 accused individuals to child sex abuse list
The additional names come following Maryland Attorney General’s April report on child sexual abuse in the archdiocese dating back to... Read more
Bishop accountability group voices concerns about Archbishop Fernández appointment
In a July 1 statement, BishopAccountability.org called the appointment of the new Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith head... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for July 2023
“In the Eucharist, it is Christ who offers himself, who gives himself for us,” the pope said. Read more
Rejected dean: Vatican veto questions synodality
The professor rejected by the Vatican for the role of dean at a seminary in South Tyrol, Italy, has publicly... Read more
Pope Francis condemns Quran burning in interview with UAE newspaper
The United Arab Emirates newspaper said it was Pope Francis’ first interview granted to an Arabic news outlet. Read more
New report analyzes origins and phenomena behind abuse in France’s St. John community
The 800-page document details findings of an internal investigation into the origins of abuse in the St. John Family. Read more
One month until World Youth Day, a look at the numbers
Some 313,000 from 151 countries have completed their registrations already, including 14,435 Americans. Read more
Suspended priest takes charge of Nigeria’s strife-torn Benue State
Hyacinth Iormen Alia ignored the admonitions of his bishop by successfully running for governor of Benue State. Read more
Pope Francis: Do you ‘live as a witness of Jesus?’
Pope Francis spoke to an estimated 15,000 people about “the gift of the prophetic mission” during his weekly Angelus address. Read more
