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Explore the Immaculate Conception through art in video series on faith and beauty
Benedictine College is kicking off a new video series today on art and faith with a video celebrating today’s solemnity... Read more
Jesuit expert in the fight against abuse: Vatican dicastery must respond regarding Father Rupnik
The statements by Father Hans Zollner mark another development in the widening controversy surrounding Father Marko Rupnik. Read more
Spanish bishops lament there are families who oppose religious vocations of their children
The bishops published an annual message in anticipation of Holy Family Day under the theme “The family, cradle of the... Read more
House passes same-sex marriage bill in final vote, sending it to Biden’s desk
A total of 219 Democrats, along with 39 Republicans, voted “yea” to the bill. One hundred sixty-nine Republicans voted against... Read more
Pope Francis calls on Catholics to entrust themselves to Our Lady, prays for peace in Ukraine
On Thursday, Pope Francis publicly visited the statue dedicated to the Immaculate Conception near Rome’s Piazza di Spagna for the... Read more
Like a row of dominoes: an analysis of the latest Vatican appointments
The latest appointment at the Vatican kicks off several changes for the Church, both in Rome and around the world. Read more
UK Supreme Court rules in favor of banning prayer, protests at abortion clinics
The law prohibits “direct” and “indirect” pro-life “influence,” broadly defined, within 100 meters (about 328 feet) of an abortion provider. Read more
House expected to pass same-sex marriage bill Thursday
The bill, which would repeal the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act and recognize same-sex marriages on a federal level, has ... Read more
U.S. bishops back bill to protect pregnant workers as some warn it’s paid abortion leave
The U.S. Senate is currently considering a bipartisan bill that promises protections for pregnant employees. The bill passed the U.S.... Read more
Reuters exposes massive rape and forced abortion campaigns in Nigeria
A Reuters investigative report found that a massive forced abortion program has been carried out by the Nigerian military on... Read more
Christian pro-family group denied access to Virginia restaurant because of values
A pro-family organization was told by Metzger Bar and Butchery in Richmond, Virginia, that it would not be allowed to... Read more
Michigan church sues state over right to hire staff committed to Catholic teachings
The parish is suing the state over a court ruling redefining “sex” discrimination that they argue threatens the parish’s ability... Read more
PHOTOS: ‘Life is Beautiful’ actor Roberto Benigni meets the pope
Pope Francis enthusiastically greeted Italian actor and comedian Roberto Benigni at the Vatican on Wednesday morning. Read more
Journalists contradict allegations of ‘cover up’ against John Paul II before he was pope
Journalists investigating secular and Catholic Church sources in Poland have called into question allegations by a Dutch writer. Read more
Pope Francis: Freedom is found in offering to God what is hardest to give up
Pope Francis spoke Wednesday about how freeing it can be to let go of the things that we are most... Read more
Baltimore seals documents related to clerical sexual abuse report
A judge in Baltimore this week ordered everything related to the release of a major attorney general’s report on clerical... Read more
Hundreds of fans of soccer legend Pelé pray in front of hospital for his recovery
On Dec. 4, fans formed a circle, lit candles, held hands, and prayed an Our Father and a Hail Mary,... Read more
An ‘unbearable’ saint? Neocatechumenal Way’s Hernández remembered for virtues, vices
Kiko Argüello, who co-founded the Neocatechumenal Way with Hernandez, shared some candid remarks about the difficulties of their relationship. Read more
Charges dropped against ‘Red Rose Rescue’ priest who counsels women against abortion
Father Fidelis Moscinski, CFR, and three other pro-life advocates faced charges of trespassing at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Trenton. Read more
U.S. Catholic population shows growth, trends southward
With nearly 62 million people, Catholics make up the largest religious body in 36 U.S. states. Read more
![“We are worried about every human being in Lebanon because there is a big, big difference between what Lebanese people want and [how] the political parties are behaving these days,” said Holy Spirit University of Kaslik President Father Talal Hachem.](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/hachem.jpg?w=175&h=100)
