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Beauty, truth, and unity: Why Pope Francis is so concerned with the liturgy
Why is the way liturgy is celebrated so important to Pope Francis? In a word, because he is concerned about... Read more
Pope Francis has made College of Cardinals ‘less European,’ analysis shows
Francis' appointees now constitute 63% of the cardinals eligible to vote in a papal conclave. Read more
First statewide abortion vote after Roe is leaning pro-life, Kansas poll shows
A new poll shows that a pro-life amendment on the ballot in Kansas is enjoying a narrow lead. The August... Read more
Any arrests so far in attacks on Catholic churches and pro-life pregnancy centers? Here's what we know
In a recent case, a juvenile was charged in connection with an attack on a parish in Bethesda, Maryland. Read more
Prayer ‘is what will save Nicaragua,’ bishop says
During a recent pilgrimage, Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa also called for a “crusade” of prayer in coming months. Read more
Archbishop asks Virgin Mary to intercede for release of jailed Cubans
Archbishop Dionisio García of Santiago de Cuba asked the Virgin Mary to move the hearts of those who can determine... Read more
Russell Crowe to star as the Vatican's chief exorcist in new film
Actor Russell Crowe will star as the late Father Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican’s former chief exorcist, in an upcoming movie,... Read more
U.S. House passes same-sex marriage bill
The House of Representatives voted in favor of a bill on Tuesday that would federally recognize same-sex marriage, and provide... Read more
‘Transparency and trust and Christ’: New rector takes helm of North American College seminary
The new rector of the North American College in Rome (NAC) said he wants the seminary to have an atmosphere... Read more
The pope emeritus puzzle: Will Pope Francis rewrite the rules of resignation?
With speculation running rife whether Pope Francis could step down, it is worth analyzing what the pope has actually said... Read more
Ivana Trump's funeral to be held in Catholic church
Ivana Trump’s memorial service to take place on Wednesday in Manhattan’s historic St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church. Read more
VP Kamala Harris repeats claim that religious Americans can support abortion
The vice president's recent statement flies in the face of the Catholic Church's clear condemnation of abortion. Read more
Kidnapped priest killed in Nigeria, another escapes
Father John Mark Cheitnum was “brutally” killed the day he was abducted, his diocese announced. Read more
Despite threats, pro-life support network continues to provide for mothers considering abortion
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month, pro-life organizations have continued to serve pregnant women and their... Read more
Mexico’s faithful encouraged to bring photos of victims of violence to churches July 24
Religious leaders have asked that July be a time of prayer for peace in Mexico. Read more
New policy says Vatican investments cannot contradict Catholic teaching
A Vatican policy published Tuesday says that the Holy See’s financial investments cannot contradict Catholic teaching. Read more
Meet the high school students going door-to-door in defense of life
Hannah Joerger and Mara Loughman are hoping Kansas voters will approve the Value Them Both amendment on Aug. 2. Read more
U.S. bishops call House bill that would offer free abortions ‘a grave evil’
The bill would expand abortion access rather than help women and children. Read more
Croatian aid meant to show victims of Nigeria church attack that 'you are not forgotten'
Forty-one people were killed by gunmen who opened fire during a Pentecost Sunday Mass. Read more
Catholic medical group challenges HHS directive on emergency abortions
The largest association of Catholic individuals in health care is condemning the Biden administration for ordering health care providers to... Read more
