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PHOTOS: Pope Francis, synod pray where first Christian martyrs of Rome were killed
The ecumenical prayer vigil Oct. 11 was held in Roman Protomartyrs Square inside Vatican City. Read more
New translations of texts used for Eucharistic adoration to go into effect in December
The new translation of the ritual book also affects any other distribution of holy Communion outside of Mass, which may... Read more
Synod debates on bishops, laypeople opened to public at theology forums
Speakers claimed an important part of synodality is implementing the proper understanding of a bishop’s authority in his diocese. Read more
California priest pleads no contest in child pornography case
As part of that plea, the 39-year-old priest also admitted that he possessed “over 600 images of child sexual abuse... Read more
Virginia bishop urges caution on gambling amid push for new casino
“Just be vigilant, everyone. Just be prayerful,” Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington said. Read more
UK bishops urge Catholics to contact legislators ahead of assisted suicide vote
Bishops in the United Kingdom have issued pastoral letters in advance of a vote next month to legalize assisted suicide. Read more
Pope Francis, Zelenskyy hold fourth meeting since outbreak of Russia-Ukraine war
The Oct. 11 meeting is the fourth meeting the Ukrainian president has had with the Holy Father since the outbreak... Read more
‘Trusting the Lord’: Catholics gather for 32nd International Week of Prayer and Fasting
This year’s event will kick off Oct. 12 with an in-person conference at St. Mary of Sorrows Church in Fairfax,... Read more
‘They were heroes and saints’: Campaign pushes back on how America was evangelized
The Catholic Association of Propagandists (Advocates) in Spain has launched a campaign on the discovery and evangelization of America. Read more
UPDATE: Colleges with strong Catholic identity see record enrollment in fall 2024
Amid low enrollment at academic institutions across the country, Catholic colleges and universities with strong Catholic identities have bucked the... Read more
Analysis: A Chinese bishop takes the floor for the first time at the Synod on Synodality
There has been one noteworthy development so far in the Synod on Synodality’s second week — and it’s not the... Read more
UPDATE: Maronite Catholic priest recovering from injuries after attack at rectory in Philadelphia
A Maronite Catholic priest is recovering from injuries he suffered after a man attacked him at the rectory of his... Read more
March for Life unveils new theme emphasizing hope amid defeats for pro-life movement
The 52nd annual March for Life will be held on Jan. 24, 2025, at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Read more
Numerous Florida parishes, ministry facilities damaged by Hurricane Milton
Catholic parishes, pro-life pregnancy centers, and other ministries in Florida suffered significant damage from Hurricane Milton. Read more
Conflict between Opus Dei and Spanish diocese to be mediated by papal commissioner
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Alejandro Arellano Cedillo as pontifical commissioner to address a conflict between Opus Dei and the... Read more
Non-Catholic delegates put Christian unity in focus at Synod on Synodality
According to Cardinal Kurt Koch, the imperative for all Christian churches to journey, pray, and cooperate is Jesus’ own priestly... Read more
As abortion is decriminalized in Jalisco, Mexican cardinal decries ‘murder of innocents’
Cardinal Francisco Robles Ortega of Guadalajara, Mexico, spoke out strongly against the decision of Jalisco’s state Legislature to decriminalize abortion. Read more
Ethel Kennedy, wife of Robert F. Kennedy and devout Catholic, dies at 96
“She was a devout Catholic and a daily communicant,” a family statement said. Read more
CDC study finds 3% of all U.S. high school students identify as transgender
The study, taken in 2023 and published by the CDC this month, also suggests that an additional 2.2% of high... Read more
Louisiana diocese set to file for bankruptcy, negotiate settlement with abuse victims
In 2019 then-Alexandria Bishop David Talley released a list of 27 priests who had served in the diocese and who... Read more
