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Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly train crash in Greece
Authorities say at least 36 people died and more than 75 were hospitalized after two trains collided near the Vale... Read more
Pope Francis cuts free and discounted rent for cardinals, Vatican managers
Cardinals and other high-level positions at the Vatican will no longer be able to live in Vatican-connected apartments for free... Read more
Survivor of Turkey earthquake: ‘God protected me and the Virgin Mary did not leave me’
Only a few hours after Bassel Habkouk arrived for a visit in Turkey on Feb. 6, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck... Read more
Catholic bookstore sues Jacksonville over law it says is a trans pronoun mandate
A Catholic bookstore in Jacksonville, Florida, is suing the city to block a law it says violates its constitutional rights. Read more
Here’s how half of U.S. abortions could be stopped this week
A federal Texas judge could stop over half of the abortions happening in the country in what may be the... Read more
Argentina: New book gives Pope Francis’ responses to issues he’s most often asked about
The book reviews the almost 10 years of Francis’ pontificate based on conversations that Argentine and Italian journalists had with... Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua bans Stations of the Cross in the streets
The Nicaraguan dictatorship has prohibited holding the Stations of the Cross in the streets the same week Ortega accused the... Read more
U.S. bishops urge senators to oppose revival of the Equal Rights Amendment
The bishops cited possible threats to religious freedom as well as a likelihood the amendment would be used to strike... Read more
Meet the 6 American Black Catholics who are on the road to sainthood
At the end of Black History Month, Catholics would do well to recall that there are currently six African American... Read more
Servant of God Mother Mary Lange and the rich history of Black Catholic religious orders
Two centuries ago, Mary Elizabeth Lange emigrated to the United States from Cuba and joined a friend to offer free... Read more
Albany Diocese limits Latin Masses following new guidance from the Vatican
Effective immediately, parish churches in the diocese are limited in celebrating the Latin Mass in accordance with the “Missale Romanum”... Read more
Ex-cardinal McCarrick asks for dismissal of sex abuse case against him, citing dementia
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, 92, filed a motion in a Massachusetts court claiming he is “legally incompetent” to stand trial. Read more
St. Louis children’s transgender clinic refuses to halt operations amid AG investigation
The transgender clinic has said it will continue to prescribe puberty-blocking drugs to minors despite a whistleblower’s report. Read more
Ukrainian soldier saved by praying the rosary, priest recounts
Part of Ukrainian priest Father Josafat Boyko’s ministry is to provide spiritual direction to soldiers fighting the Russian invasion. Read more
Spokesman for Russian Catholic bishops: ‘There is no foreseeable solution’ to Ukraine war
Father Kirill Gorbunov said that “the majority of the people are suffering” and that “after a year of war [with... Read more
San Diego Diocese denies charges that it hid assets to avoid paying child sexual abuse claims
The Diocese of San Diego has rejected a lawsuit’s allegations that it restructured diocesan properties to hide assets from sexual... Read more
Spanish government reproached for lack of response to jihadist attack on churches that left one dead
The Observatory for Religious and Conscience Freedom criticized the Spanish government for its “silence and inaction” in the face of... Read more
Citizens’ convention endorses legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide in France
The 184-member council was convened by President Emmanuel Macron to debate “end of life” issues. Read more
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Pope Francis to visit Hungary in April
Pope Francis returns to the central European country after a short visit in 2021 for the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress. Read more
Shipwreck leaves more than 50 migrants dead in Italy: The Church expresses pain
Pope Francis and Church leaders in Italy sent their prayers for the eternal rest of at least 59 migrants who... Read more
