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Cardinal Cupich booed and heckled by some at Chicago March for Life rally
Cardinal Blase Cupich got a rough reception from some in the crowd at Chicago's March for Life rally on Jan.... Read more
Pope Francis appeals for end to violence in Kazakhstan
He called for dialogue in Sunday Angelus address. Read more
Pope Francis baptizes babies in Sistine Chapel for 1st time since COVID-19 declared a pandemic
The pope baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel. Read more
Pope Francis: Let’s ‘begin again with more humanity’ amid pandemic
The pope was addressing a Vatican-based lay association. Read more
Bishop Schneider: Catholics in Kazakhstan are safe amid unrest
Protests broke out after a sharp rise in gas prices. Read more
Mom says son’s impromptu encounter with Pope Francis led to ‘miracle’
The meeting was one of the viral Vatican moments of 2021. Read more
Conservative Supreme Court justices question basis for Biden COVID-19 vaccine policies
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to weigh in on the legality of President Joe Biden's COVID-19 mandates for businesses... Read more
Brazil to have a statue of Jesus larger than Christ the Redeemer
A statue of Christ is being built in Brazil that will be larger than the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue... Read more
Fort Wayne-South Bend priest will plead guilty to sex abuse charges
Father David Huneck, a former high school chaplain in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has agreed to plead guilty... Read more
Vatican delays external audit of contracts in Germany’s Cologne archdiocese
The review must wait until the return of Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki. Read more
Pope Francis’ advice to Christian business executives
‘Do not hesitate to invoke the Holy Spirit to guide your choices,’ he said. Read more
Catholic nurse unfairly dismissed over cross necklace, UK tribunal rules
The verdict was hailed as a ‘landmark ruling.’ Read more
Bible in a Year: Have you heard about Father Mike Schmitz's next project?
Ascension's hugely successful Bible in a Year podcast started 2022 ranked No. 1 among podcasts in all categories. In a... Read more
Neighbors' generosity after Colorado fire has been 'extraordinary', displaced family says
A Catholic couple who lost their home in a historic Colorado wildfire late last year say they have experienced “absolutely... Read more
Monks bow out of Illinois Catholic school after controversy over coach in same-sex union
After a Chicago-area Catholic high school bowed to protests and hired a lacrosse coach in a same-sex marriage, the Benedictine... Read more
Ransom was paid for missionaries kidnapped in Haiti
A ransom was paid for the missionaries held hostage in Haiti, said the husband and father of six of the... Read more
Maine's Catholic churches will continue attendance at Mass, while ecumenical group urges online services
The Diocese of Portland will continue to permit attendance at Mass, even as the state’s Council of Churches has urged... Read more
March for Life Chicago: Learn about the Midwest’s ‘largest pro-life event’
March for Life Chicago — which calls itself “the largest pro-life event in the Midwest”— is expecting more than 10,000... Read more
Spanish bishops: Report that only vaccinated priests may minister a prank
The Spanish bishops conference has said that a news report indicating priests not vaccinated against COVID-19 would be barred from... Read more
European court rejects 'gay cake' case as inadmissible; ruling in favor of Christian bakery stands
The European Court of Human Rights has rejected a case brought by a Northern Irish gay rights activist, who claims... Read more
