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D.C. restores Sister Dede's medical license during COVID-19 vaccine legal battle
Sister Deirdre Byrne, perhaps better known as “Sister Dede,” says she can temporarily resume her work as a physician and... Read more
Syria lost in ‘oblivion’ on 11th anniversary of war, says cardinal
The conflict broke out on March 15, 2011. Read more
Mother Teresa’s former secretary to lead Missionaries of Charity
Sister Joseph Michael is the 3rd person to lead the order since St. Teresa of Calcutta’s death. Read more
Women commissioned to confer baptisms in German Catholic diocese
Essen is the 1st diocese in Germany to take the step. Read more
Almost 1,000 Polish Catholic convents are helping Ukraine’s refugees
Nearly 1.8 million people have entered Poland from Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion. Read more
Father Willie Doyle, World War I military chaplain, deserves sainthood cause, Irish group says
Father Willie Doyle, S.J. was an Irish priest whose heroic sacrifices as a military chaplain during World War I were... Read more
What's in Colorado's abortion bill? Here's why pro-lifers are alarmed
Colorado lawmakers are debating The Reproductive Health Equity Act, a piece of legislation which would codify Colorado’s place as one... Read more
Massachusetts prolifers lament Catholic school's choice to honor pro-abortion cabinet member
A coalition of Catholic and pro-life organizations in Massachusetts is speaking out against the decision of a Boston Catholic school... Read more
Spanish seminary takes in 60 refugees from Ukraine
The seminary of the Diocese of Tarazona welcomed Sunday 60 refugees from Ukraine who arrived accompanied by dozens of volunteers... Read more
Vatican cardinal to make 2nd visit to Ukraine border at Pope Francis’ request
Cardinal Michael Czerny will travel to the Ukraine-Slovakia frontier. Read more
Here’s why Pope Francis is warning against the ‘temptation of activism’
‘If you want to be a “soul” in the world of business, do not neglect to take care of your... Read more
‘We will not be silenced,’ says UK Catholic activist after Hong Kong jail threat
Benedict Rogers was told he could face 3 years in prison under the National Security Law. Read more
'We were practically nothing to him,' ex-seminarian says of Bishop Zanchetta's abusive behavior
One of the former seminarians who was the victim of sexual abuse by Argentine Bishop Emeritus Gustavo Zanchetta of Orán... Read more
Expel ‘evil spirit of war’ from Ukraine with prayer and fasting, urges Catholic leader
The appeal was made by Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk. Read more
Pope Francis meets shot South Sudan bishop-elect at Vatican
Bishop-elect Christian Carlassare was shot in both legs in Rumbek, South Sudan in April 2021. Read more
Cardinal Marx celebrates Mass marking ‘20 years of queer worship and pastoral care’
‘I desire an inclusive Church,’ he said at the Mass. Read more
Mexican diocese to deny communion to Catholic politicians who voted to legalize abortion
After the legislature of the Mexican state of Sinaloa voted to legalize abortion up to 13 weeks, the Diocese of... Read more
Pope Francis: Ask the Holy Spirit to awaken your desire to pray
Noting that the Gospel reveals that Peter, James, and John had fallen asleep prior to Jesus' Transfiguration, Pope Francis urged... Read more
Pope Francis: In the name of God, 'stop this massacre' in Ukraine
Pope Francis called for an end to the “harrowing war” in Ukraine on Sunday, condemning Russia's reported attacks on pregnant... Read more
LA Archdiocese announces special collection for those suffering in Ukraine
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has asked parishes to add a special collection during the weekends of March 12-13 and... Read more
