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In 2023, over half a million migrants headed toward the United States crossed the Darien Gap, the inhospitable jungle region between Colombia and Panama.

Catholic experts respond to Pope Francis on repelling migrants being ‘a grave sin’

Sep 4, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Catholic immigration experts and advocates on all sides agree that the current legal landscape endangers migrants and border communities. Read more

This image grab made from an AFPTV video taken in Maiyanga village in Bokkos local government on Dec. 27, 2023, shows families burying in a mass grave their relatives killed in deadly attacks conducted by armed groups in Nigeria's central Plateau state.

56,000 killed in Nigeria’s ethnic and religious violence; Christians disproportionately affected

Sep 3, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

The violence left 55,910 people dead in 9,970 deadly attacks — as well as 21,621 people abducted in 2,705 attacks. Read more

Pope Francis at the apostolic nunciature in Jakarta with refugee children.

Pope Francis greets orphans and refugees in Indonesia

Pope Francis received a group of homeless people in Rome before departing for Southeast Asia and, upon arriving in Jakarta,... Read more

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Biden ‘gender reassignment’ surgery mandate blocked

Sep 3, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The move comes after Texas and Montana sued the administration over changes to the Affordable Care Act’s section prohibiting discrimination... Read more

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Nebraska bishop calls for ‘developing authentically Catholic schools’ in new pastoral letter

Sep 3, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, highlighted the tenets of Catholic education and the modern challenges facing educators in a... Read more

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, now president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, speaks at the Holy See press office Feb. 4, 2015.

Archbishop Paglia writes new book about old age as a ‘time for inner growth’

Sep 3, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, has written a new book about old age. Read more

Bishop Emeritus Michael Cote of the Diocese of Norwich, Connecticut.

Norwich bishop Michael Cote announces retirement

Sep 3, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Cote, originally from Maine, was ordained a priest in 1975 and led the eastern Connecticut diocese since May 14, 2003.  Read more

Father David Reamsnyder receives Anna West and other students into the Church at St. Anthony Parish in Hillsdale, Michigan, on Easter.

Catholic campus ministry ‘The Grotto’ to expand at Hillsdale College with million-dollar project 

Sep 3, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

St. Anthony Catholic Parish in rural Michigan is expanding its Catholic ministry for Hillsdale College students by expanding an off-campus... Read more

Lt. General Arthur J. Gregg (left) and president & CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Johnny C. Taylor Jr. attend the Thurgood Marshall College Fund 27th Annual Awards Gala at the Washington Hilton on Nov. 16, 2015, in Washington, D.C.

Arthur Gregg, Catholic convert and first Black lieutenant general in U.S. Army, dies at 96

Sep 3, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Arthur James Gregg, a convert to the Catholic faith who was the first Black American to achieve the rank of... Read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Pope Francis sends telegram of condolence to Cardinal Parolin after mother’s death

Sep 3, 2024

By Kristina Millare

Pope Francis assured Parolin of his closeness with him and his extended family during their “moment of human suffering.” Read more

Pope Francis arrives in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024.

Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia, the first leg of his longest trip ever

Sep 3, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis arrived in Jakarta on Tuesday, launching his challenging 11-day, four-country tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania amid warm... Read more

Dublin, Ireland, on April 22, 2016.

Irish teacher jailed for third time over transgender pronoun dispute

Sep 3, 2024

By AC Wimmer

The long-standing case involves over 400 days already spent in prison — and ongoing legal battles. Read more

The Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Jakarta, Indonesia.

What it’s like to be a Catholic in the world’s largest Muslim country

Sep 3, 2024

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis’ visit to Indonesia spotlights the unique experience of the country’s 8.3 million Catholics who navigate daily life in... Read more

Peter Sonski, presidential candidate for the American Solidarity Party, greets a fellow presidential candidate,  pro-life Democrat Terrisa Bukovinac, following a speech at the Catholic University of America.

American Solidarity Party fights for ballot access state-by-state

Sep 3, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The ASP’s presidential candidate, Peter Sonski —a pro-life Catholic — has managed to qualify to appear on voters’ ballots in... Read more

Indonesian police direct traffic next to billboards displaying a welcome message for Pope Francis in Jakarta on Sept. 2, 2024.

Pope Francis begins historic apostolic journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania

Sep 2, 2024

By Kristina Millare

During his 11-day journey the 87-year-old pontiff will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste (East Timor), and Singapore from Sept.... Read more

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Pope Leo XIII’s encyclical promoting labor and condemning socialism: Rerum Novarum

Sep 2, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

As Americans celebrate Labor Day 2024, Pope Leo XIII’s teachings can still help inform readers on the proper relationship between... Read more

The Nebraska State Capitol is seen in Lincoln, Nebraska, on May 14, 2024.

Paid sick leave on the ballot in Nebraska: What Catholics should know

Sep 2, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The Nebraska Catholic Conference, which advocates for policy on behalf of the state’s bishops, encouraged Catholics to give the proposal... Read more

Employees working at Ascension.

Catholic publisher Ascension named in Fortune’s top 10 small businesses

Sep 2, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Media company Ascension was recently named to the 2024 Fortune Best Small Workplaces List — a feat the company says... Read more

Speaking to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Sunday Angelus prayer on Sept. 1, 2024, the pope called for peace in the Holy Land, urging the release of the remaining hostages and humanitarian aid for the polio outbreak in Gaza. The pope also expressed his closeness to the people of Burkina Faso after hundreds of people were killed in a terrorist attack there on Aug. 24. Afterward the pope asked for prayers for his apostolic journey beginning tomorrow to Oceania and Southeast Asia.

Pope Francis urges release of hostages, aid for polio outbreak in Gaza

Sep 1, 2024

By Courtney Mares

The pope appealed for peace in Gaza and for aid to continue and also expressed his closeness to the people... Read more

St. John Paul II (1920-2005).

Francis won’t be the first pope to visit Papua New Guinea: a look at John Paul II’s trips

Sep 1, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Pope John Paul II visited Papua New Guinea for the first time in May 1984 and paid tribute to the... Read more