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Pope Francis: ‘We have to keep fighting for women’s equality’
Returning from Bahrain, the pope was asked if he supports the efforts of women and young people in Iran to... Read more
Catechism in a Year podcast seeks to deepen the faith of Catholics and non-Catholics alike
Hosted by Father Mike Schmitz, the Catechism in a Year podcast is set to launch on Jan. 1, 2023. Read more
The hope-filled legacy of the first Black priest from the United States
Despite racism and discrimination, Father Augustus Tolton’s legacy of hope and love for God teaches a message from which everyone... Read more
Pope Francis tells Catholics on the Arabian Peninsula to be bold in proclaiming the Gospel
Sacred Heart Catholic Church — built in 1939 in Manama, Bahrain — was the first Catholic Church in the Persian... Read more
So, about all those swear words in 'Father Stu': A cleaned-up version is on the way!
About 100 profanities were cut from the new version of the Mark Wahlberg film. Read more
Pope Francis to youth in Bahrain: ‘The Church needs you!’
The pope’s historic trip to Bahrain continued Sunday with a meeting with young people at a Catholic school. Read more
Competitors run in the footsteps of the saints in Vatican’s annual 10K race
The athletes, professional and amateur, ran by the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, and other sites in the Eternal City in... Read more
Parishioner’s labor of love restores vandalized statue at California church
After a vandal destroyed several statues at St. Mel's Church in Woodland Hills, California, parishioner Michael Stucchi volunteered to restore... Read more
Catholics travel from Saudi Arabia to attend Pope Francis’ stadium Mass in Bahrain
Pope Francis offered the first public papal Mass in the Kingdom of Bahrain, a Muslim-majority island country in the Persian... Read more
Priest laments state of apparition site of Our Lady of Fatima in Spain
While progress has been made on the restoration of the shrie, Spanish Father Javier Siegrist noted that “it’s still insufficient... Read more
Prayer rally to defeat Michigan abortion amendment is victim of ‘pro-choice cyber attack’
Organizers of the pro-life rally had asked attendees to register to help with preparations, but phony registrations came in from... Read more
Cuban dissident leader accuses dictatorship of sinking boat carrying migrants
A boat from Miami that made a run to pick up a group of Cuban migrants sank when it was... Read more
Pope Francis calls for restoring Christian unity during Bahrain visit
The Holy Father addressed Christian leaders Friday at the Ecumenical Meeting and Prayer for Peace at the Cathedral of Our... Read more
De-transitioner Oli London shares conversion to Christianity
British singer and influencer Oli London credits the Bible for the new life he is living and for being able... Read more
St. Charles Borromeo: Patron saint of stomach ailments, dieting — and obesity?
St. Charles Borromeo, whose feast day the Catholic Church celebrates Nov. 4, was a cardinal and a prominent teacher of... Read more
Prohibiting Nativity scenes in Mexico would be an ‘attack’ on religious freedom, group says
The National Front for the Family said prohibiting Nativity scenes on public property in Mexico would be “an enormous absurdity.” Read more
Nigerian bishop addresses the evils of Islamist extremism at interfaith summit
Addressing the G20 Religion Forum in Bali, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah testified to the violence committed against both Christians and... Read more
FBI: New Jersey synagogues face credible ‘broad threat’
“The FBI has received credible information of a broad threat to synagogues in NJ,” the Newark office of the FBI... Read more
NPR airs recording of woman’s abortion: ‘What hell sounds like’
“You’re going to hear this machine turn on now, okay, it makes a loud noise,” someone tells the unidentified Michigan... Read more
UPDATE: ‘Catholic’ newspapers appearing in more states; bishops deny Church backing
Pro-Republican newspapers sharing the “Catholic Tribune” name have popped up in several battleground states. Read more
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