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Microsoft president to unveil ‘AI-enhanced experience’ of St. Peter’s Basilica
“The Basilica of St. Peter’s: AI-Enhanced Experience” is a collaboration between Microsoft and the Fabric of St. Peter. Read more
Diocese reverses hymn ban in favor of ‘synodal’ selection of sacred music
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, had listed a dozen contemporary hymns to be “forbidden”... Read more
Pro-life advocates on election: ‘Americans have rejected Democrats’ abortion agenda’
Here is a roundup of abortion policy-related news this week. Read more
Pro-life action conference in Calgary draws more than 100 activists
Conference organizers have designed the event to be an occasion to learn more about opportunities within Canada’s pro-life movement. Read more
Rector of minor seminary in Nigeria released after 10-day captivity
Father Thomas Oyode, the rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Nigeria’s Diocese of Auchi who was abducted Oct.... Read more
Michigan parish packs 100,000 meals for disaster victims in the South
More than 400 volunteers streamed into the social hall at St. Isidore Catholic Church in the Michigan township of Macomb... Read more
Constitutional Court in Spain forces Catholic brotherhood to admit woman
Spain’s Constitutional Court has ruled that by refusing to admit a woman, a male Catholic brotherhood violated the legal precept... Read more
Archbishops’ World Series wager raises $20,000 for Catholic education
Los Angeles Archbishop José Gómez and Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York placed a friendly wager ahead of the World... Read more
From the Vatican: wishing ‘great wisdom’ for President-elect Trump
“We wish him great wisdom, because this is the main virtue of rulers according to the Bible,” Vatican Secretary of... Read more
National Vocations Week: The contemplative order that welcomes sisters with Down syndrome
The Little Sisters, Disciples of the Lamb community in France is thriving, welcoming religious sisters with Down syndrome and able... Read more
Meet Pope Francis’ personal travel agent — new cardinal George Koovakad
The pontiff introduced Father George Jacob Koovakad to the world in 2021 as someone who is “always smiling.” Read more
Bishops urge ‘charity, respect, and civility’ after historic 2024 election
In a statement posted to the USCCB’s website, conference president Archbishop Timothy Broglio congratulated Trump on his victory. Read more
3 states remove definition of marriage from state constitutions
The removal of the long-standing language on marriage is largely symbolic since the U.S. Supreme Court already legalized same-sex marriage... Read more
Church in Argentina hails ‘exemplary ruling’ against surrogacy
The court rejected the request of a “married” male couple who had contracted with a woman for a child and... Read more
Missouri abortion amendment passes, threatening to overturn pro-life protections
Missourians voted to overturn the state’s near-ban on abortion and enshrine a provision guaranteeing “reproductive freedom” in the state constitution. Read more
Paid sick leave proposal passes in Nebraska
“Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans,” Initiative 436, passed overwhelmingly, with roughly 75% voting in favor. Read more
Republicans secure control of U.S. Senate
As of Wednesday morning, Republicans had secured victories in three Senate seats previously held by Democrats. Read more
European leaders pledge cooperation with Trump after historic comeback victory
European leaders expressed readiness to work with Donald Trump following his historic reelection, emphasizing transatlantic cooperation and shared values. Read more
UPDATE: 3 states vote against school choice, projections indicate
These votes against school choice bucked the ongoing trend in the U.S. in favor of school choice. Read more
Pope Francis at general audience urges people to pray for Spain flood victims
“I wished to greet the Virgen de los Desamparados,” the pope told the crowds of pilgrims at the Vatican after... Read more
