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Painful changes for Catholic News Service as domestic operations to close
Catholic News Service, the news agency of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, will end domestic operations at the end... Read more
Japan’s PM tells Vatican of concern about human rights in Hong Kong and Xinjiang
Fumio Kishida discussed nuclear weapons with Pope Francis during a 25-minute meeting. Read more
Russian Orthodox Church: Pope Francis’ comments about talks with Patriarch Kirill ‘regrettable’
The Moscow Patriarchate said the pope’s words were ‘unlikely to contribute to the establishment of a constructive dialogue.’ Read more
Pope Francis: Faith is not something only ‘for old people’
The pope was speaking at his general audience in St. Peter’s Square. Read more
European Parliament backs persecution report criticized by Catholic Church
COMECE said the report ‘rendered invisible’ millions of believers persecuted for their faith. Read more
Pope Francis apologizes for not leaving his chair at Wednesday audience
‘Unfortunately, I won’t be able to stop among you due to my knee injury,’ the pope said. Read more
Report: EU commission proposes sanctions against Patriarch Kirill
A document described the Russian Orthodox leader as ‘one of the main supporters of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine.’ Read more
Archbishop Aquila: German synodal path repudiates the deposit of faith
Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver wrote Monday to the head of the German bishops’ conference reiterating that that country’s synodal... Read more
Roe v. Wade 'egregiously wrong from the start'? Key passages from leaked Dobbs draft ruling
The Supreme Court’s previous abortion rulings were “egregiously wrong from the start” and on a “collision course with the Constitution.”... Read more
What was gravity like at the moment of creation? Vatican Observatory researchers make strides toward an answer
The Vatican Observatory announced last week a new mathematical model — drafted by two Catholic priests — for describing how... Read more
Pro-life leaders decry abortion ruling leak, hope for overturn of Roe v Wade
Pro-life advocates have condemned the leak of a draft opinion in a U.S. Supreme Court case that would overturn Roe... Read more
Bolivian bishops encourage efforts to overcome social crisis
At the conclusion of their plenary assembly on Friday, the bishops of Bolivia encouraged everyone's commitment to "join efforts" to... Read more
Updated: If Roe v. Wade is overturned, which states will ban abortion?
Which states are moving in a pro-life direction, and which in a pro-choice direction? Read more
Defending Roe, Biden claims religions don't say when life begins, despite Catholic teaching
President Joe Biden asserted Tuesday that no “mainstream” religion claims to know when human life begins, contradicting his own Catholic... Read more
Pro-life bill in Puerto Rico seeks to prohibit abortion after 22 weeks
Talís Romero, a pro-life leader in Puerto Rico, has launched a campaign in support of a bill on the island... Read more
Pope Francis narrows choice for next leader of Italy’s Catholic bishops
The pope said that ‘an authoritative cardinal’ should lead the influential bishops’ conference. Read more
Faith-based feminism pioneer and tireless wartime Catholic priest beatified together in Italy
The beatification of Armida Barelli and Father Mario Ciceri took place at Milan Cathedral. Read more
Roe v. Wade: Chief Justice Roberts orders investigation into source of 'egregious' leak
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. called the leak of a preliminary draft opinion in a pivotal abortion case a... Read more
Pope Francis prays that young people will follow Mary’s example
‘You young people, who want to build something new, a better world, follow her example, take risks,’ the pope urged. Read more
Schoenstatt founder’s beatification cause put on hold
Bishop Stephan Ackermann acknowledged that ‘the suspension of the beatification process is a painful step for the Schoenstatt family.’ Read more
