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Documentary chronicles Bishop Michael Portier, the 'Servant of the South'
A new documentary chronicles the life of Bishop Michael Portier, the first Bishop of Mobile and a giant in the... Read more
US Senate's vote on radical abortion bill: Here's what to know
The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday on whether to move forward with what pro-life leaders describe as “The Abortion on Demand... Read more
Pope Francis meets wives of Ukrainian soldiers fighting to defend Mariupol
‘You are our last hope. We hope that you can save their lives. Please don’t let them die.’ Read more
Cardinal Zen released on bail
The news emerged shortly after the Vatican said that it was concerned to hear of reports of his arrest. Read more
Vatican following news of Cardinal Zen’s arrest ‘with concern’
The Holy See said it was ‘following the development of the situation with extreme attention.’ Read more
Cardinal Zen arrest: A roundup of reactions
‘The arrest of Cardinal Zen sends a chilling message,’ said William Nee of Chinese Human Rights Defenders. Read more
Politico: Supreme Court abortion draft still the only one being circulated
In a new report, the news organization that first published a draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade says... Read more
Former Hong Kong bishop Cardinal Zen arrested
The 90-year-old was reportedly detained in his role as a trustee of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund. Read more
Pope Francis’ advice on retirement: Leave ‘a legacy of good, rather than just goods’
The pope was speaking at his general audience. Read more
Ukraine war: Catholic charity to fund restoration of looted seminary
‘They took everything they could,’ said seminary rector Father Ruslan Mikhalkiv. Read more
Catholics under attack: Incidents since SCOTUS draft abortion decision, by state
Here is a list of acts of vandalism and other provocations against Catholic churches and pro-life groups since the May... Read more
Peru passes bill supporting parents' rights in education
The Peruvian Congress on Thursday passed Bill 904, which supports the right of parents to educate their children according to... Read more
US bishops urge fasting and prayer in response to pro-abortion threats
In response to threats of violence from pro-abortion activists, the U.S. bishops’ conference is inviting Catholics around the country to... Read more
Roe v. Wade: Pro-life leaders react to Chicago mayor's 'incendiary' call to arms
Catholic and pro-life leaders are condemning the Chicago’s mayor’s “call to arms” in response to the leaked Supreme Court draft... Read more
Exhibit of Ukrainian child refugees' art opens at cathedral in Latvia
An exhibition of artwork made by Ukrainian refugee children was opened Sunday at the complex of St. James' Cathedral in... Read more
Titus Brandsma: A new patron saint of journalism?
More than 60 journalists have issued an appeal to Pope Francis. Read more
Bishop: New Vatican constitution gives value to Catholic bishops’ conferences
Bishop Marco Mellino was addressing the heads of Vatican dicasteries. Read more
Catholic charity sees ‘signs of hope’ for Iraq’s beleaguered Christians
‘Pope Francis’ visit, I think, really has given them hope,’ said Aid to the Church in Need’s Regina Lynch. Read more
New violence: Oregon Right to Life office set on fire
The offices of a pro-life group in Salem, Oregon, were set on fire Sunday night, the latest in a wave... Read more
Pope Francis invites grandparents to join a ‘spiritual and non-violent revolution’
The pope made the appeal in his message for the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Read more
