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Kansas archbishop: Catholic church attacks are ‘un-American’
Parish buildings and a statue of the Blessed Mother were “extensively defaced” with red spray paint in an “overt act... Read more
Pope Francis considers it an ‘incoherence’ that President Biden, a Catholic, supports abortion rights
The pope made the comment about the Catholic U.S. president in an interview broadcast July 12. Read more
As Catholic Church in Australia ends plenary council, members hope for lasting impact
The Catholic Church in Australia has concluded its Fifth Plenary Council. After months of debate and discussion on Church governance... Read more
Costa Rican bishop receives Missionaries of Charity expelled from Nicaragua
Bishop Eugenio Salazar Mora of Tilarán-Liberia in Costa Rica greeted the nuns one by one and knelt as he greeted... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Fairbanks bishop Zielinski to lead Minnesota diocese
Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed former Air Force chaplain and Fairbanks Bishop Chad Zielinski to lead the Diocese of New... Read more
Twitter hoaxer raises alarm with false report of Benedict XVI's passing
Italian Tommasso De Benedetti has created bogus Twitter accounts before to fool people. Read more
Mexican bishop to country's president: 'We've done our job as pastors'
Bishop Ramón Castro Castro on July 9 responded to recent remarks by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who called the... Read more
Pope Francis jokes about upcoming Canada trip: 'They say it's not easy, I think it is'
After visiting a community of Jesuits in Rome this weekend, Pope Francis joked about his upcoming trip to Canada, from... Read more
Church of England lacks 'official definition' of woman, bishop says
Robert Innes, the Church of England’s Bishop in Europe, has said that that ecclesial community has no definition of a... Read more
Pope Francis assures Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishops of prayers, 'involvement' to end war
Pope Francis said he is praying for Ukraine and working behind the scenes to help suffering Ukrainians. Read more
Defendant in Vatican trial claims Pope Francis knew all about the London property deal
As the Vatican’s historic trial revolving around a London property deal and allegations of corruption continues, the question of what... Read more
Pope Francis: Conscientious objector Bl. Franz Jägerstätter an example for youth
Pope Francis on Monday invited young people to learn the story of Bl. Franz Jägerstätter, a conscientious objector who was... Read more
Are these the two women Pope Francis will appoint to the Dicastery of Bishops?
The two new female members of the Dicastery of Bishops are likely two religious sisters already well-known in the Vatican,... Read more
Pastor of Catholic church in Bethesda, Maryland, describes arson, desecration of tabernacle
St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish was one of three Bethesda churches hit by vandalism over the weekend. Read more
Should we get rid of daylight saving time and use 'God's clock' instead?
Studies have linked changing the clocks with foggy thinking and an increase in heart attacks. Read more
Pope Francis: Pray to see others as God sees them
He spoke about the Parable of the Good Samaritan and how we should treat those in need. Read more
Pope Francis implores leaders of Sri Lanka to listen to the cries of the people
“I join in the grief of the people of Sri Lanka, who continue to suffer the effects of political and... Read more
Archbishop Lori: Biden's abortion executive order 'disturbing and tragic'
The chair of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee on Saturday called President Joe Biden’s executive order aimed at protecting abortion... Read more
Meet the 'Pro-Life Woman of the Year': Lauren Muzyka of Sidewalk Advocates for Life
Lauren Muzyka, president and CEO of pro-life group Sidewalk Advocates for Life (SAFL), was named Pro-Life Woman of the Year... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences to Japan after Shinzo Abe shot
“In the wake of this senseless act, [Pope Francis] prays that Japanese society will be strengthened in its historic commitment... Read more
