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Pro-life Colombian lawmakers oppose euthanasia for children
The Pro-Life Caucus of Colombia’s Congress expressed its opposition to a bill that would extend euthanasia to children 6 and... Read more
What the same-sex marriage vote means for Catholics
With Congress now poised to enshrine same-sex marriage into federal law — largely thanks to Senate Republicans — opponents of... Read more
German Synodal Way: The devil will not defeat the Resurrection, Spanish cardinal says
Spanish Cardinal Antonio María Rouco Varela criticized the controversial Synodal Way of the German Catholic Church in a university course... Read more
The Vatican says it’s been hacked — again
A Vatican spokesman said Wednesday that the Holy See has taken down its main vatican.va website amid an apparent attempt... Read more
Louisiana priest confirmed as victim in double homicide, archbishop offers prayers
Father Otis Young, 71, who retired in July, was pastor for approximately 10 years at St. Peter Catholic Church in... Read more
Cardinal Becciu and the twists and turns of the Vatican finance trial
Recent court hearings have introduced a few revelations about the case as well as possible new accusations against the Secretariat... Read more
Spanish government wants to undo the concept of family and redefine it, critics charge
Pro-family associations in Spain are mobilizing against a new family law. Read more
Pope Francis: Restoration of Christian unity is ‘an urgent priority in today’s world’
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the full restoration of communion among all Christians is “an urgent priority in today’s world.” Read more
Pope Francis names new economy prefect as Father Guerrero resigns ‘for personal reasons’
Pope Francis has appointed a Spanish layman to lead the Secretariat for the Economy following the resignation of Father Juan... Read more
Pope Francis’ spiritual life tip: A daily examination of conscience helps to avoid repeating mistakes
Pope Francis has recommended a daily examination of conscience as an “indispensable” practice in spiritual life. Read more
Senate passes same-sex marriage bill, sending it back to the House
The present bill would not require any state to allow same-sex couples to marry, but would require states to recognize... Read more
Pray with the cast of ‘The Chosen’ this Advent season on Hallow
This Advent, Hallow, a Catholic meditation and prayer app, invites us to dive further into the journey that led to... Read more
Major win for Catholic doctors fighting Biden’s transgender mandate after appeal deadline passes
The proposal was strongly opposed by religious doctors, medical organizations, and the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. Read more
Canadian fashion retailer runs ad promoting assisted suicide
A new ad campaign for Simons, a popular Canadian fashion chain, features the story of a young woman who ended... Read more
U.S. bishops express outrage at increase in antisemitic attacks
The bishops called on Christians to join them in opposing acts of antisemitism, both online and in person, and in... Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua prohibits Immaculate Conception procession
The decision forces San José de Tipitapa parish in the Archdiocese of Managua to hold their celebrations in the parish... Read more
Early medical abortion increased 154% in past decade, CDC report finds
Americans are increasingly relying on chemical abortion, or abortion by pill, according to a new report by the Centers for... Read more
New Spanish law threatens future of world’s largest cross and its employees
One employee says she fears losing her lifelong job at the world’s largest cross locality after the government of Spain... Read more
What it is like to be a Catholic priest in Qatar
When Father Charbel Mhanna needs to acquire altar wine for Mass, he must use a special card issued by the... Read more
UK Catholic bishop speaks out after woman with Down syndrome loses abortion law appeal
In a ruling on Nov. 25, the Court of Appeal ruled that the UK abortion law did not discriminate against... Read more
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