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Archbishop Gallagher: Innocent people will suffer from conflict in Ukraine
The Vatican’s foreign minister said Wednesday, in reference to tensions between Ukraine and Russia, that it is a scandal that... Read more
Puerto Rican archbishop condemns toppling of colonist's statue ahead of Spanish king's visit
The Archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico, Roberto Octavio González Nieves, expressed his sorrow and repudiated the demolition of... Read more
‘Our future is in danger’: 1,000-year-old Order of Malta in turmoil amid crunch talks
A meeting on reform of the order’s constitution has exposed deep tensions. Read more
US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer reportedly to retire
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will be retiring from the court, NBC News reported on Wednesday, Jan. 26. The network... Read more
Munich abuse report: Vatican editorial director says don’t look for ‘scapegoats’
Andrea Tornielli highlighted Benedict XVI’s efforts to ‘combat pedophilia’ in the Church. Read more
Major archbishop: Pope Francis’ day of prayer for Ukraine brings ‘hope of peace’
‘We are grateful to the pope, who heard our voice,’ he told CNA. Read more
Pope Francis on day of prayer for Ukraine: ‘Please, no more war’
‘I invite you to pray for peace in Ukraine and to do so often throughout this day.’ Read more
Pope Francis to parents: Never condemn a child
He encouraged parents to turn to St. Joseph for help, including those whose children are of ‘different sexual orientations.’ Read more
How big was the March for Life? Here’s how one pro-life group came up with a massive total
Pro-life Americans recently traveled from across the country to attend the 2022 March for Life. Despite the pandemic and local... Read more
Spanish PM meets with head of country's bishops' conference
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez visited the president of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Juan José Omella, on Monday to... Read more
State drops charges against Father James Jackson, but he's still being prosecuted. Here's why:
In an expected procedural move, Rhode Island has dropped its child porn charges against Father James Jackson. Read more
Fresno parish church vandalized
St. Alphonsus parish in Fresno was broken into overnight earlier this month. Both the tabernacle and a Marian shrine were... Read more
Study will investigate impact, evolving role of maternity homes in US
An upcoming study will consider the impact and evolving role of maternity homes in the United States, in the hope... Read more
Lawmakers: FDA should regulate prenatal tests in wake of bombshell report
Over 90 members of Congress are requesting that the Food and Drug Administration oversee non-invasive prenatal testing after a bombshell... Read more
Funeral Mass homily: Catholic intellectual Alice von Hildebrand 'defended all that is worth defending'
In his homily at Alice von Hildebrand's funeral Mass, Father Gerald E. Murray reflects on her "truly amazing life" in... Read more
Catholic adoption agency in Michigan wins settlement allowing it to operate in accord with the faith
A Catholic adoption agency in Michigan reached a settlement with the state on Tuesday which will allow the agency to... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The Lord wants us to trust one another’
The pope was preaching at the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Read more
Pope Francis honors newly beatified El Salvador martyrs for their ‘heroic example’
Father Cosme Spessotto, Father Rutilio Grande, and two lay companions were declared blessed. Read more
Vatican finance trial: Prosecutors again charge Cardinal Becciu with subornation of perjury
Cardinal Becciu is also charged with embezzlement and abuse of office. He has vigorously denied all the charges. Read more
Munich abuse report: Cardinal Wetter apologizes for mishandling case
Cardinal Friedrich Wetter was archbishop of Munich and Freising from 1982 to 2007. Read more
