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Maryland attorney general report on abuse claims to identify more than 600 victims
Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore apologized to abuse survivors and pledged to “do everything possible to prevent future incidents of... Read more
Here’s how to make a Seven Churches Visitation on Holy Thursday
The Thursday before Easter, Catholics around the world practice an ancient Lenten tradition: a Holy Thursday devotion known as the... Read more
Explainer: Why did the bishops object to proposed changes to a contraceptive mandate?
President Joe Biden’s Department of Health and Human Services is working to expand access to contraceptives and abortion-inducing drugs. Read more
Cornell rejects student group’s call for ‘trigger warnings’
The leaders of Cornell University have rejected a student resolution advocating that the university mandate “content warnings for traumatic content... Read more
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Planned Parenthood-backed Protasiewicz wins
Janet Protasiewicz was declared victor in a contentious race that could tip the scales against the state’s current abortion ban. Read more
‘The truth that has been given to us’: Norway’s Bishop Varden on speaking about sexuality
Bishop Erik Varden spoke to CNA about the role of a bishop and why the Nordic bishops’ conference chose to... Read more
Pope Francis revises the penal law of the Eastern Catholic Churches
Bishop Juan Ignacio Arrieta, secretary of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts, told Vatican News “the new norms determine much more... Read more
Pope Francis’ advice for Holy Week: Look to the cross, our hope is there
Pope Francis has offered advice for how to have a fruitful Holy Week, urging people to focus on the essentials... Read more
FACE Act charges brought against two more abortion activists in Florida ‘Jane’s Revenge’ attack
Two more individuals have been indicted for violating the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. Read more
Baltimore archbishop addresses clergy child abuse ahead of expected public report
Baltimore Archbishop William Lori in a letter to parishioners Monday addressed “the evil of child abuse” ahead of the expected... Read more
Catholic hospital chaplain reaches £10K settlement in religious freedom lawsuit in UK
A Maltese Catholic priest who served as a chaplain in a London hospital received £10,000 in a settlement with the... Read more
Report: Chinese bishop appointed to Shanghai without Vatican approval
A Chinese bishop was installed Tuesday as the bishop of Shanghai without the Vatican’s approval, according to Asia News. Read more
Archbishop Michael O. Jackels of Dubuque, Iowa, resigns for health reasons
Jackels, who will turn 69 on April 13, has led the Archdiocese of Dubuque since May 2013. Read more
Fire damages three statues of the Virgin Mary in Spain at start of Holy Week
As Holy Week processions began in Spain, three wooden carvings of the Virgin Mary were damaged by fire in three... Read more
Another act of vandalism: Nebraska Catholic church’s altar flipped over, statue destroyed
The pastor of a Catholic church in Syracuse, Nebraska, was shocked when he discovered Saturday morning that the altar had... Read more
Diocese responds after Wisconsin priest urges Catholics to vote against pro-abortion candidate
The Diocese of Madison clarified late last week that the Church does not endorse nor oppose specific political candidates. Read more
Church leaders in Jerusalem call for enhanced security during Holy Week
Some churches, funeral processions, and public gathering venues have become “targets of attack,” lamented the group of Catholic, Orthodox, and... Read more
Pope Francis to wash juvenile prisoners’ feet this Holy Thursday
Less than a week after being released from Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis will preside over Holy Thursday Mass at Casal... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone to hold Holy Hour for Cardinal Zen, Jimmy Lai, and Hong Kong
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco will hold a eucharistic Holy Hour and rosary Monday evening for the people of... Read more
Meet the U.S. senator holding the line on Pentagon appointments in fight over taxpayer-funded abortions
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, has blocked 184 promotions for generals and officers over “taxpayer funding for travel and extra pay... Read more
