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How to listen to Supreme Court oral arguments in Dobbs abortion case
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments today, Wednesday, Dec. 1, in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.... Read more
Highlights from the Supreme Court's oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health
Activists from both sides of the abortion issue gathered on Wednesday morning outside of the Supreme Court. Read more
Vatican archbishop ‘ultimately very optimistic’ about Catholic-Serbian Orthodox relations
Archbishop Paul Gallagher was speaking during a visit to Serbia. Read more
Pope Francis: St. Joseph shows engaged couples what real love looks like
‘We need to move from infatuation to mature love,’ the pope said. Read more
EU Catholic bishops lament ‘anti-religious bias’ in guide discouraging word ‘Christmas’
Cardinal Hollerich said that Christmas was part ‘of European reality.’ Read more
Mike Pence calls on Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade
Former vice president Mike Pence is calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling... Read more
Chile legislature defeats bill that would have permitted elective abortion
The lower house of Chile’s legislature defeated Tuesday a bill that would have legalized elective abortion up to 14 weeks... Read more
New Loyola Marymount alumni petition targets use of preferred pronouns
After learning that students at Loyola Marymount University were allegedly being required to include their preferred pronouns on class assignments... Read more
Bishop Deeley presides at outdoor prayer service for unclaimed remains in South Portland
In view of the tombstones and damp terrain of the large and rolling Old Cemetery at Calvary, a small crowd... Read more
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for December is for catechists
Pope Francis instituted a new ministry of catechist in May. Read more
Pope Francis to Orthodox leader: May God prepare us to receive gift of full unity
The pope sent the message on the feast of St. Andrew. Read more
Vatican cardinal criticizes advice to avoid word ‘Christmas’ in EU commission communications guide
The guidelines were withdrawn on Tuesday. Read more
Amid protests against Italy’s vaccine rules, Cardinal Parolin says Church’s message is clear
A priest blessed the crowd before a ‘No Vax’ march in northern Italy. Read more
Bolivian archdiocese condemns feminist violence against those protecting churches
The Archdiocese of Santa Cruz de la Sierra has condemned the violence perpetrated outside its cathedral by feminist demonstrators Nov.... Read more
Phil Saviano, survivor of clerical abuse featured in 'Spotlight,' dies at 69
Phil Saviano, a survivor of clerical sexual abuse whose story was featured in the 2015 film “Spotlight” died on Sunday,... Read more
Catholic priests survey finds lower morale, 'conservative shift' among U.S. clergy
A new survey released this month suggests a more “pessimistic” view of the Catholic Church among U.S. priests today as... Read more
Paris archdiocese to present plans for Notre-Dame’s interior amid outcry
Critics say the proposals would turn the site into ‘a kind of theme park.’ Read more
Report: Pope Francis could bring 50 migrants from Cyprus to Italy
The pope will arrive in Cyprus on Dec. 2. Read more
The meanings and traditions of Advent
Advent is a time of preparation. We prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, and welcome his presence into... Read more
The leader of Afghanistan’s Catholic community longs to return to the country
‘I would not have left the country while even a single sheep was left of my little flock.’ Read more
