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Pope Francis: ‘The doctor has told me not to walk’
“It is a humiliation, but I offer it for your country,” Pope Francis told pilgrims from Slovakia. Read more
Catholic documentary showcases the transformative power of the Eucharist
At the heart of the Church is the Eucharist. The presence of Our Lord’s Body and Blood has the ability... Read more
After religious controversy, Massachusetts school board okays Christian private school
A Massachusetts school committee has fulfilled its duty and approved the application of a private Christian school despite controversy when... Read more
Bishop Pfeifer: Catholic bishops must hold Biden accountable for 'pro-abortion extremism'
An emeritus Texas bishop has called on his fellow bishops to take action after President Biden’s proposed 2023 budget removed... Read more
Mexico's bishops decry prevailing violence, impunity in the country
The Mexican Bishops’ Conference expressed its concern Thursday over the ever-present threats to the lives of women and the weakest... Read more
There is hope: Meet the young Catholic lawmaker who went viral as a champion for life
Julie Slama, 25, who became the youngest female Nebraska senator ever three years ago, is a champion for life and... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley defends the independence of the Vatican’s safeguarding commission
The Boston archbishop said that Pope Francis ‘has assured us that … the commission will be independent.’ Read more
Pope Francis asks for annual report on Church’s efforts to prevent abuse
The pontiff was addressing the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Read more
Pope Francis: All countries should promote family-friendly policies
The pope was addressing members of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. Read more
European court sides with Pakistani Christian convert
The court said the asylum applicant’s explusion to Pakistan would violate his human rights. Read more
Catholic priests criticize new code of conduct in Swiss diocese as ‘attempt to implant LGBT ideology’
Chur Bishop Joseph Bonnemain said the code would be ‘binding for all leaders and employees.’ Read more
Priests say they were told Cardinal Cupich made apostolic visit before Puerto Rican bishop’s removal
Four priests of the Diocese of Arecibo in Puerto Rico say they were told that Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago... Read more
Bioethicists highlight greater threshold for medical decisions for children
As Moderna asks the Food and Drug Administration to authorize its coronavirus vaccine for children under 6, the National Catholic... Read more
Lawsuit claims Knoxville diocese mishandled priest's sex assault of parishioner
The Diocese of Knoxville allegedly mishandled a report that a priest sexually assaulted a parishioner who sought grief counseling in... Read more
Vatican intervenes in conflict between Argentine archbishop, Discalced Carmelites
The Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life will mediate in a conflict between Archbishop Mario... Read more
This Catholic doctor provides care for 1 million people in Sudan, South Sudan
Sudan and South Sudan are countries currently facing several hardships. After the military staged a coup in Sudan six months... Read more
Health-sharing ministry's bankruptcy shows need for good standards, scrutiny, insiders say
A faith-based ministry that aimed to help Christians share one another’s medical costs filed for bankruptcy and dissolved last year,... Read more
Catholic education expert decries drag show at Saint Joseph's University
How does a drag show fit the mission of a Catholic university? That is what a Catholic education expert asked... Read more
Pope Francis thanks Papal Foundation for aid to Ukraine
The pope said that the foundation brings ‘love, hope, and mercy’ to those it supports. Read more
Pope’s cardinal advisers debate women’s role in the Church with Amazon nun
Sister Laura Vicuña presented a report offering “a pastoral perspective” on women in the Church. Read more
