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Pope Francis: An ethical AI respects human dignity
Pope Francis said emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning could be beneficial to society if they respect... Read more
Social media apostolate brings the beauty of Rome’s historic churches to Instagram
Jacob Stein is visiting a church in Rome each day of Lent this year. Read more
Priest reports possible eucharistic miracle at Connecticut church
“They were running out of hosts and all of a sudden more hosts were there.” Read more
‘Rise again’: Jesus gives life when hope seems lost, Pope Francis says
In his March 26 Angelus reflection, Pope Francis spoke about Jesus’ compassion for Lazarus — and all those who suffer. Read more
Marianists in Spain under fire for lack of transparency regarding sex ed program
Parents of students at a Marianist school in Spain expressed their “stark distrust” in the Marianists and in their sex... Read more
Pope Francis, Mississippi bishop offer prayers for victims of deadly tornado
The powerful twister on March 24 killed at least 26 people in Mississippi and Alabama. Read more
Nordic bishops issue letter affirming Church teaching on human sexuality
The pastoral letter was read aloud at Mass at Catholic churches in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland. Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of vice president of German bishops’ conference
Bishop Franz-Josef Bode had previously refused to step down despite an abuse report finding he had mishandled cases in his... Read more
Pope Francis extends ‘Vos estis’ decree to counter both lay and clerical abuse
The decree promulgated March 25 extends the Church’s norms for handling of abuse to cover lay leaders of international associations. Read more
A magical shrine: Orlando basilica ministers to Catholics visiting Disney World
The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe is a spiritual oasis nestled amid limitless dining,... Read more
Why the Stations of the Cross were a daily devotion for Mother Angelica
It is tradition for Catholics to participate in the Stations of the Cross during Lent. But for EWTN foundress Mother... Read more
Parents at school board meetings were subject to FBI intimidation, witnesses say
Witnesses offered their testimony Thursday on “Free Speech: The Biden Administration’s Chilling of Parents’ Fundamental Rights.” Read more
U.S. House passes ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ with amendments on transgender issues
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives narrowly passed the bill, designed to ensure that parents have a stronger role in the... Read more
Nancy Pelosi criticizes the U.S. Catholic bishops during Georgetown panel discussion
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi criticized the bishops Thursday over their opposition to abortion and transgender treatments for... Read more
Catholics urged to be generous to Good Friday collection to benefit the Holy Land
Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, invited Catholics to a donate as an act of... Read more
Spanish bishop criticizes Constitutional Court for upholding euthanasia law
Bishop José Ignacio Munilla charged that the court’s decision was one “in which ideology supersedes reason and law.” Read more
Pope Francis asked Catholics to renew Marian consecration every March 25. Here’s what that means
March 25 marks one year since Pope Francis consecrated Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Read more
Housekeeper’s husband pleads not guilty to murder of Bishop David O’Connell
Carlos Medina, the man charged with murdering Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell in February, pleaded not guilty at his... Read more
Texas bishops support plan to give families tuition credits to spend on private or parochial schools
Catholic bishops in Texas are all-in advocating for parental school choice in the state Legislature this spring. Read more
Here’s what real exorcists are saying about Russell Crowe’s Vatican exorcist movie
The International Association of Exorcists says the film seems to fall under the category of “splatter cinema,” which it calls... Read more
