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California restaurant had fake priest hear workers’ confessions, Labor Department says
According to an employee at the restaurant, the supposed priest urged employees to “get the sins out.” Read more
Why a same-sex-attracted Catholic spoke out against ‘Pride Mass’ and in defense of Church teaching
Convert Anna Katherine Howell’s viral tweet highlighted the struggles of same-sex-attracted Christians who live according to Church teaching. Read more
Josephites share devotion to Sacred Heart in largely African American parishes they serve
The Josephites’ mission was consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and named the “Josephites” because St. Joseph was the... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis returns to Vatican after surgery
Pope Francis was applauded by onlookers as he left Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday morning. Read more
Report vindicates Cuba movement’s claim that Castro regime murdered their leader
On June 12, the IACHR published a report on the deaths of two Catholic dissidents who died in 2012 after... Read more
GOP defense bill would end abortion, sex-change drugs at VA facilities
House Republicans advanced legislation that would prevent Veterans Affairs facilities from performing abortions in most cases. Read more
U.S. bishops discuss forming ‘eucharistic missionaries’, synodality at spring meeting
During the first public session at their meeting in Orlando, Florida, the bishops heard an update on the Eucharistic Revival. Read more
Franciscans return to Walter Reed after contract controversy resolved
The friars’ longtime ministry was interrupted when their contract for pastoral services expired on March 31, just before Holy Week. Read more
‘Pride Mass’ takes place in Washington, D.C., despite calls for cardinal to intervene
During the Mass, prayers were offered in solidarity with LGBTQ+ individuals and the LGBTQ+ community while protesters prayed outside. Read more
Jim Caviezel: ‘Sound of Freedom’ is ‘best film I’ve done since “The Passion of the Christ”’
The actor spoke to CNA about his new film, which tells the true story of a federal agent who has... Read more
Catholic church with ‘God is trans’ exhibit to host ‘Pride Mass’ at NYC gay monument
The Church of St. Paul the Apostle announced that it is celebrating a Mass outdoors at the Stonewall National Monument... Read more
U.S. bishops urge Congress to make housing affordable
The bishops urged Congress to invest in programs to make housing affordable and to ensure faith-based organizations have religious freedom... Read more
Pope Francis to leave hospital on Friday
Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Friday morning, according to the Vatican. Read more
UN Security Council discusses Pope Francis and imam’s human fraternity proposal
The secretary-general told the council June 14 to look to the human fraternity declaration signed by the pope and grand... Read more
Rupnik dismissed from Jesuits
Jesuit priest Father Marko Rupnik has been expelled from the Jesuits due to a “stubborn refusal to observe the vow... Read more
Vatican: Gänswein to return to home diocese in July
Pope Francis has asked Archbishop Georg Gänswein to return to Germany “for the time being.” Read more
Trips by Jesuit priest accused of abuse are transgression of restrictions, superior says
Jesuit priest and artist Father Marko Rupnik continues to travel and carry out art projects despite restrictions imposed by the... Read more
Argentine archdiocese to study statue of the Sorrowful Virgin that allegedly shed tears
The alleged event happened on the evening of June 9 after Mass and a blessing for healing. Read more
Anglican bishop from Wales will convert to Catholicism to serve as priest
The Right Rev. Richard Pain, who served as the Anglican bishop of Monmouth in Wales, will join the Catholic Church... Read more
Pope Francis’ emphasis on synodality cited in joint Catholic-Orthodox statement
The first joint statement in seven years mentioned the pope’s hope for a synodal Church could eventually bring the Churches... Read more
