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Pope Francis encourages Hispanic ministry in North America
In a video message on Thursday, Pope Francis encouraged the Pontifical Commission for Latin America to continue its mission at... Read more
The Church asks Colombia, Venezuela to resume diplomatic relations to address migration
The Church has asked the governments of Colombia and Venezuela to resume their “truncated binational relations” in order to respond... Read more
Texas shooting victim's husband dies of heart attack; archbishop prays for Catholic family
The husband of one of the nearly two dozen victims of a mass shooter in Texas died Thursday, reportedly of... Read more
Oklahoma City archbishop encourages 'culture of life' after governor signs abortion ban
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City thanked state leaders Wednesday “for supporting pro-life measures” after the governor signed into law... Read more
San Antonio Catholic Charities accepting donations to aid those affected by Texas shooting
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio is offering financial, legal, and counseling services to people affected by the May 24... Read more
Father Josh Johnson to lead discernment retreat: 'Representation matters'
When Father Josh Johnson first felt called to the priesthood, there was an obstacle he had to overcome first —... Read more
Proposed Michigan abortion amendment has major problems, pro-life coalition says
Advocates of legal abortion in Michigan have proposed a constitutional amendment that pro-life critics say is so poorly written it... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley urges Italian Catholic bishops to ‘make things right’ for abuse survivors
‘We have nothing to fear by telling the truth,’ said the head of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of... Read more
St. Philip Neri’s 7 Churches Pilgrimage returns after pandemic break
After a 2-year pause, around 800 people walked more than 15 miles in the saint’s footsteps. Read more
Ukraine war: Catholics invited to join Pope Francis in praying rosary for peace
The Vatican said: ‘All the faithful in every part of the world are invited to support Pope Francis in his... Read more
Gunmen kidnap 2 Catholic priests in Nigeria
The priests were abducted after the gunmen broke into a rectory in northwest Nigeria. Read more
Catholic pro-life student attacked at public school, school criticized for lack of protection
Nichole Pagano said that students ‘came at me all up in my face, verbally screaming at me, and physically even... Read more
Nancy Pelosi's Communion ban will apply in Diocese of Arlington, bishop says
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone's direction "is not limited to just a geographical area,” Bishop Michael J. Burbidge of Arlington said. Read more
Spanish priest responds to Whoopi Goldberg on Nancy Pelosi and Communion
Actress Whoopi Goldberg defended what she considers the right to Communion of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy... Read more
Catholic community ministers to Texas shooting victims: 'God's love will prevail'
The local Catholic community is ministering to the victims of the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school. The Archbishop... Read more
Read Cardinal Sarah's commencement address at Christendom College
Addressing the graduates of Christendom College this month, Cardinal Robert Sarah, Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for Divine Worship, focused... Read more
Pope Francis prays for consolation for injured and bereaved in Texas shooting
A telegram sent to the Archbishop of San Antonio on Wednesday conveyed Pope Francis' deep sadness over the deaths of... Read more
Pope Francis calls for a Christian economy based on community
The pope was speaking to members of the Global Solidarity Fund. Read more
Cardinal Zen: ‘Martyrdom is normal in our Church’
The cardinal was speaking during a live-streamed Mass after his court appearance. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Ours is the age of fake news, collective superstitions, and pseudo-scientific truths’
The pope dedicated his general audience address to the Book of Ecclesiastes. Read more
