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Suspect confesses to the murder of Bishop David O’Connell, LA prosecutor says
Carlos Medina has admitted to murdering the bishop, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón said in a press conference Wednesday. Read more
Catholics, are you going to confession? Watch for these changes
The “essential words” of the priest’s absolution formula have not been changed, but there are “two minor modifications to the... Read more
Biden Justice Department indicts 8 more pro-life activists for FACE Act violations
The Department of Justice has charged eight pro-life advocates in Michigan with violations against the Freedom of Access to Clinic... Read more
Why does Wisconsin’s judicial race matter? Here’s why pro-lifers are concerned
Voters in Wisconsin are one step closer to choosing a new state Supreme Court justice after a Feb. 21 statewide... Read more
Pope Francis approves miracle to pave way to beatification of Elisabetta Martinez
The miracle involved the healing of an unborn baby girl in Rimini, Italy. Read more
Nigeria’s newest cardinal: Presidential election will ‘either make or break Nigeria’
With Nigeria’s escalating violence, a lot is at stake in the presidential election this week in Africa’s most populous country,... Read more
Holy See and the Sultanate of Oman establish diplomatic ties
The move leaves only six countries worldwide without any diplomatic connection to the Vatican. Read more
Conservative Anglican leaders reject archbishop of Canterbury over same-sex union blessings
The provinces issued a statement Feb. 20 accusing the Church of England of breaking communion with those who remain faithful... Read more
It could soon be a crime to gather outside of abortion facilities in Scotland, even for prayer
“We’re there to pray and offer help if somebody wants the help, if they come up to us,” Robert Colquhoun... Read more
Catholic priest from Ukraine gives Pope Francis cross made out of war rubble
The Catholic priest and his team have worked tirelessly to provide food, shelter, protection, and health and psychological support to... Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis has ‘strong cold’
The message said that due to a “strong cold,” the pope did not read his speeches aloud at two morning... Read more
Housekeeper’s husband officially charged in murder of LA Auxiliary Bishop O’Connell
Carlos Medina was arraigned in state court Wednesday and formally charged with one count of murder and a special allegation... Read more
Cuban bishops ask the faithful to pray for the Church in Nicaragua on Ash Wednesday
“In fraternal communion with our Nicaraguan brothers and sisters, we invite the Cuban Catholic faithful to pray for that suffering... Read more
Florida woman charged with murder sues state over wrongful imprisonment of her unborn baby
A pregnant woman being held in a Florida jail pending the outcome of a second-degree murder charge against her is... Read more
Catholic leaders at border criticize Biden’s immigration crackdown
Referred to by some as a “transit ban,” the new policy automatically denies asylum to migrants who cross the border... Read more
At New York Encounter: A monk turned bishop shares the roadmap of his spiritual journey
A highlight of this year’s event was a conversation between a Catholic monk and a top papal diplomat that explored... Read more
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Free yourself ‘from the dictatorship of full schedules’
“This,” the pope said, “is the favorable time to be converted, to stop looking at ourselves and to start looking... Read more
Ukrainian Catholics to livestream Stations of the Cross from bomb shelter on Friday
The online prayer event on the first Friday of Lent at 8 p.m. Kyiv time will tell the personal stories... Read more
Four women opt out of German Synodal Way, saying it ‘departs from the universal Church’
Ahead of the German Synodal Way’s final meeting next month, four prominent participants officially announced Wednesday they were quitting the... Read more
Pope Francis: The Gospel is not ‘a political party, an ideology, a club’
The pope’s weekly general audience took place in a full Paul VI Hall on Ash Wednesday, the first day of... Read more
