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U.S. Bishop Daniel Flores to help prepare Synod on Synodality assembly
The first of two nearly monthlong Vatican assemblies for the synod will be in October. Read more
Pope Francis: A Christian life based on achieving higher positions is ‘pure paganism’
“When you conceive of the Christian life as an advancement, that the one above commands others ... that is not... Read more
Pro-lifers in Mexico call for ban on surrogate motherhood
The Steps for Life platform in Mexico called for legislation against surrogate motherhood, known in Spanish as “rent-a-womb.” Read more
Mexican religious sister tells how Christians live in Sudan, a Muslim-majority country
Sister María del Carmen Galicia stressed that “peaceful coexistence” is possible between the followers of Islam and Christianity. Read more
National Catholic Prayer Breakfast speakers address attacks on human dignity
Addressing an audience of over 1,000, Ukrainian Greek Catholic Archbishop Borys Gudziak brought attention to the human toll of the... Read more
Historic building near Vatican to become Four Seasons hotel
A Catholic order of knighthood has signed a leasing agreement that will allow a Four Seasons hotel to manage part... Read more
Citing abuse lawsuits, California’s smallest diocese files for bankruptcy
The Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa in northern California said on Monday that it will file for bankruptcy due to... Read more
Vatican-China deal ‘not the best deal possible,’ top Holy See diplomat says
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher said that negotiations are underway to make the the Vatican-China deal “work better.” Read more
Biden calls bans on transgender treatments for children ‘close to sinful’
President Joe Biden criticized Florida’s regulation of transgender medical care for children and ban on gender ideology in the classroom. Read more
Thousands turn out for pro-life march in Spain to oppose laws that threaten human life
Thousands turned out for the Yes to Life march in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday, March 12. Read more
Case that could stop half of U.S. abortions set for this Wednesday
The FDA is accused of recklessly endangering women and young girls for decades by ignoring its own research and testing... Read more
Catholic universities should do more to respond to environmental issues, Vatican cardinal says
Cardinal Michael Czerny called for universities to provide a “concrete, visionary, and courageous response” to the problem of environmental destruction. Read more
Police looking for man who vandalized Connecticut Catholic church
The suspect allegedly smashed windows and painted “hateful” messages on the floor and wall, police said. Read more
‘The Office’ star, reacting to cannibal pastor in ‘The Last of Us,’ blasts ‘anti-Christian bias’ in Hollywood
“Could there be a Bible-reading preacher on a show who is actually loving and kind?” asked Rainn Wilson, who played... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates Mass, records ‘popecast’ for 10th anniversary
Francis marked his 10th anniversary as pope Monday with a private Mass with cardinals and an appearance on what Vatican... Read more
EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw: Catholic journalists called to be ‘truth tellers’
EWTN CEO Michael P. Warsaw delivered the keynote address at the conclusion of the “Journalism in a Post-Truth World” conference. Read more
Report: Nicaragua to close Vatican embassy in Managua, Nicaraguan embassy to Holy See
The request to close the two embassies follows just days after Pope Francis likened Nicaragua’s Sandinista government to Nazi Germany. Read more
By the numbers: How the Catholic Church has changed during Pope Francis’ pontificate
Pope Francis was elected to the papacy 10 years ago, on March 13, 2013. How has the worldwide Catholic Church... Read more
‘Not an easy job’: Pope Francis asks for prayers on 10th anniversary as pope
“Being the pope is not an easy job. Nobody has studied before doing this,” Pope Francis said in his latest... Read more
Pope Francis: People are looking for ‘an oasis in the Church’
“This Sunday the Gospel presents us one of the most beautiful and fascinating encounters Jesus has,” Pope Francis said. Read more
