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St. Januarius’ blood liquifies for first time in 2022
The liquefaction traditionally happens at least three times a year. Read more
Roe v. Wade: 12 things to know about the leaked abortion opinion
The news organization Politico on Monday night published what it said was a leaked draft of the eagerly anticipated Supreme... Read more
Vatican backs Cardinal Woelki over abuse study contracts
The embattled German cardinal welcomed what he said was the ‘good news from Rome.’ Read more
Bible tweet trial: Finland’s state prosecutor files appeal
‘I am dismayed that the prosecutor will not let this campaign against me drop,’ said Päivi Räsänen. Read more
Pope Francis says he wants to meet Putin in Moscow to discuss Ukraine war
‘We have not yet had a response,’ the pope said. Read more
Pope Francis to undergo medical procedure for ‘torn ligament’ in knee
‘I have been like this for some time, I cannot walk … It also brings a little pain, humiliation,’ the... Read more
Pro-life leaders, hopes raised, react cautiously to leaked abortion decision draft
Pro-life leaders had mixed reactions Monday night to the news of a purported U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion signaling that... Read more
U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, according to draft opinion
The U.S. Supreme Court will vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide, according to... Read more
Cardinal Dolan talks Ukraine, refugee relief, Russian invasion
The efforts to help Ukraine’s refugees are an inspiration, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York has said at the conclusion... Read more
At installation, Galway's new bishop notes need for less infrastructure
Bishop Michael Duignan of Galway and Kilmacduagh highlighted the diminishing role of the Church in the Republic of Ireland at... Read more
Colombians march in more than 70 cities to defend life, reject abortion
On Saturday, hundreds of thousands of people dressed in light blue and carrying banners and flags marched in more than... Read more
California Catholic dioceses ask Supreme Court to hear statute of limitations extension case
California Catholic bishops are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a case challenging the state for permitting victims of... Read more
Oklahoma lawmakers pass Texas-style six-week abortion law
Lawmakers in Oklahoma on Thursday passed a bill, modeled after a Texas law, which bans abortions after a fetal heartbeat... Read more
Nineteen attacks on Christians during Holy Week in Spain
The Observatory for Religious Freedom in Spain has reported that during Holy Week this year there were 19 attacks against... Read more
Vatican basilica to lead candlelight rosary procession during May
Throughout the month of May, the Vatican will host two weekly occasions for prayer in honor of the Blessed Virgin... Read more
Pope Francis moves meeting to Vatican home because of painful knee
Pope Francis, 85, has been suffering from an inflamed ligament. Read more
Bishop Paul Hinder, apostolic vicar of Southern Arabia, retires
He led the Catholic Church on the Arabian peninsula for 17 years. Read more
Pope Francis weeps at Ukraine suffering, calls for daily rosary for peace
Pope Francis has again lamented the suffering caused by the invasion of Ukraine and encouraged the faithful to pray a... Read more
Christians with 'empty nets' must return to Jesus, Pope Francis says
"Brothers, sisters, when our nets are empty in life, it is not the time to feel sorry for ourselves, to... Read more
Chained, not silenced: Sacred Heart professor's book infiltrates St. Paul's prison cell
Paul’s epistle to the Philippians, composed in chains and secreted out of his Roman jail cell, is intentionally “counter-slavery” argues... Read more
