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This college’s Newman Institute is attracting non-Catholics with its ‘Catholicism 101’ class
Almost half of the students who signed up for the Catholicism 101 class at the University of Nebraska’s Newman Institute... Read more
How the ‘Posadas’ before Christmas in Mexico originated
In the days before Christmas, the traditional “posadas” are usually celebrated in Mexico, recalling the difficulties Joseph and Mary had... Read more
Pope Francis: St. Joseph shows us how to respond to disappointed dreams
“His courage is heroic and is exercised in silence,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis: Resignation already signed ‘in case of medical impediment’
In a recent interview, Pope Francis said he has signed his resignation in case his health prevents him from continuing... Read more
Vatican dismisses Father Frank Pavone from priesthood
The Dicastery for Clergy issued the decision on Nov. 9 for “blasphemous communications on social media” and “persistent disobedience of... Read more
Today is an ember day. What’s that?
This Saturday, Dec. 17, is a special day in the Catholic Church, though relatively few Catholics probably realize it. Read more
4 things to know about Pope Francis on his 86th birthday
As Pope Francis turns 86 on Dec. 17, his 10th birthday as pope, here are four things to know about... Read more
A married couple with seven children to be beatified by the Catholic Church for martyrdom by Nazis
Józef and Wiktoria Ulma can now be beatified with the couple’s seven children (including one unborn). Read more
Pope Francis honors people who care for ‘poorest of the poor’ on his 86th birthday
The pope presented three people with the Mother Teresa Award on his birthday. Read more
Another 140 Spanish laymen, priests martyred for their faith considered for beatification
The diocesan phase of the beatification processes of 140 priests and laymen murdered in Spain during the religious persecution of... Read more
U.S. calls for investigation into Nigerian forced abortions, according to report
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, is seeking information from Nigerian authorities regarding evidence of a massive forced abortion... Read more
Nigerian musician files lawsuit with Supreme Court challenging blasphemy conviction
ADF International says the appeal has the potential to overturn Northern Nigeria’s blasphemy laws. Read more
Miracle rescue: Lost at sea for 10 days, man prayed the Our Father each morning
What kept him going? “My granddaughter. And the cross of Jesus. Every morning I’d wake up and kiss it and... Read more
St. Januarius’ blood liquefies in Naples for third time in 2022
On Dec. 16 that the “miracle of the liquefaction” occurred at 10:56 a.m. in the Chapel Treasury of St. Januarius... Read more
In World Peace Day message, Pope Francis asks, ‘What did we learn from the pandemic?’
In a message sent to heads of state across the world, Francis asked leaders to reflect on what lessons can... Read more
Pope Francis gives Greek Orthodox archbishop fragments of Parthenon sculptures from Vatican Museums
The Vatican announced Dec. 16 that the pope wants to gift the artifacts “as a concrete sign of a sincere... Read more
Ortega seeking to ‘destroy the Catholic Church in Nicaragua,’ advocates tell Congress
Human rights experts decried the ongoing repression of the Church by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and urged additional U.S. action... Read more
City council wants to use $100K in COVID funds for out-of-state abortions. The bishop calls that ‘outrageous’
Toledo’s City Council has proposed an ordinance that would redirect $100,000 in COVID-19 relief funds to pay for abortion travel... Read more
Historic 12.5 million pilgrims visit Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in Mexico
The Basilica of Guadalupe is the most visited Marian sanctuary in the world and even exceeds the number of pilgrims... Read more
KofC Supreme Knight to American Catholics: ‘Remember our brothers and sisters in Christ in Ukraine this winter’
Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly is convinced that American Catholics must continue to stand in solidarity with the... Read more
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