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Tokyo archbishop elected new president of Caritas Internationalis
Archbishop Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi takes the helm of the Church’s charitable arm six months after Pope Francis dismissed its top... Read more
In wake of the clerical pederasty scandal in Bolivia, bishop says he favors optional celibacy for priests
Bishop Eugenio Cóter, head of the Communication Commission of the Bolivian Bishops’ Conference, said in a radio interview that optional... Read more
Leading Catholics and rabbis agree: Help terminally ill, reject assisted suicide
The joint statement said the presentation reaffirmed “the dignity of every human being.” Read more
After nine years without ordinations, Argentine diocese has a new priest. Here’s his story
After nine years without priestly ordinations, the Diocese of Alto Valle de Río Negro in Argentina celebrated the ordination of... Read more
Newest Barbie doll is ‘monumental,’ Down syndrome advocate says
Children with Down syndrome will now see themselves reflected in Mattel’s newest Barbie doll. Read more
Pope Francis prays for cease-fire between Israelis and Palestinians
The pope spoke hours after a truce between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) militants in Gaza went into... Read more
Pope Francis entrusts all mothers to Blessed Virgin Mary on Mother’s Day
“We gratefully and affectionately remember all of our mothers, those who are still with us and those who have gone... Read more
Pope Francis issues new constitution for Vatican City State
The new “Fundamental Law of Vatican City State” will go into effect June 7. Read more
Pope Francis and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy meet at Vatican
The May 13 encounter — their first since Russia initiated a full-scale war in Ukraine over 14 months ago —... Read more
Fox News’ Shannon Bream on love and friendship in the Bible
Bream, who speaks often and openly about her Christian faith, recently talked with The World Over’s Raymond Arroyo about her... Read more
Pope Francis laments new euthanasia law in Portugal on feast of Our Lady of Fatima
“I am very sad, because in the country where Our Lady appeared, a law to kill has been enacted,” Pope... Read more
New EWTN film about Catholic priest in hiding receives blessing from Pope Francis
The film “Faith of Our Fathers” was recently shown at the Vatican to an international audience. Read more
Abortion roundup: NC governor to veto 12-week ban as state battles heat up across U.S.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto may be overridden by Republicans. Read more
Church commission investigates Baltimore Archdiocese role in slavery
The commission includes academics, archivists, and other researchers who are poring through old documents and will unveil some of its... Read more
Chicago’s Bishop Joseph N. Perry to lead U.S. bishops’ anti-racism committee
The Chicago-born bishop brings extensive experience to the role, including his chairmanship of the USCCB Committee on African-American Catholics. Read more
Will Pope Francis meet Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy this weekend?
While the Vatican has not confirmed the meeting, diplomatic sources reportedly expect it. Read more
Florida bill to protect moral, religious beliefs of doctors, payors signed into law
The new law forbids employers from taking action against employees who refuse to provide services based on a conscience-based objection. Read more
Pope Francis: Birth rate is a key indicator of a country’s hope
Pope Francis shared the stage on May 12 with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a two-day conference on “The... Read more
What it’s like for the Church in Venezuela, a country in social and economic crisis
An aid worker who recently visited the central and western areas of the country said he “found a very lively... Read more
In swing-state Virginia, pro-life attorney general opts not to support abortion pill lawsuit
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has refused to get involved and is instead defending a more moderate approach in the... Read more
