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Top European human rights court rules countries can’t be forced to introduce assisted suicide
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favor of Hungary’s right to uphold its laws prohibiting assisted suicide,... Read more
Vatican appoints new administrator of Steubenville Diocese amid possible merger
The Vatican has removed Bishop Paul Bradley as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Steubenville, the bishop revealed on Friday. Read more
San Diego Diocese files for bankruptcy to address sexual abuse claims
The Diocese of San Diego filed for bankruptcy on Thursday, the latest U.S. diocese to do so in response to... Read more
Update: U.S. bishops apologize to Indigenous Catholics, vow to address ‘unique cultural needs’
In a document on ministering to Native American Catholics the bishops write: “The Church recognizes that it has played a... Read more
Pope Francis’ ambassador conveys Holy Father’s enthusiasm for Eucharistic revival
“Pope Francis is united with us in his desire that people rediscover the power of the Eucharist,” Cardinal Christophe Pierre... Read more
Notre Dame religious liberty clinic backs lawsuit against church grant discrimination
The clinic’s amicus brief argues that “excluding religious organizations from generally available grant programs” both “violates the law and harms... Read more
Boston Celtics head coach, now in NBA finals, treasures his Catholic faith
A devout Catholic, Joe Mazzulla is in his second season as head coach for the Boston franchise. Here’s how he... Read more
Pope Francis at G7: AI must not replace human decision-making
Pope Francis at the G7 summit on Friday stressed that human dignity requires that the decisions of artificial intelligence be... Read more
Archbishop Broglio reminds bishops about Church teaching on transgenderism
Broglio’s remarks come less than a month after news broke that a woman identifying as a man was living a... Read more
Pontifical Missions: Sons and daughters of Spain still leaders in global mission field
The report reveals that in 2023 Spain fielded more than 6,000 active missionaries in 1,123 mission territories spread across 139... Read more
Pope Francis gets laughs at meeting with big-name comedians
Pope Francis took the stage in front of over 100 comedians and humorists, including Americans Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, and... Read more
‘The fight for life is far from over:’ Principled pro-life advocates, lawmakers uphold cause
Several leading pro-life advocates and lawmakers gathered in Washington for a Live Action press conference to underscore the violence of... Read more
10 years after Mosul’s destruction, will Christians come back?
Mosul’s exiled Christians grapple today with rebuilding their lives while demanding accountability and a future built on equity and justice. Read more
U.S. bishops’ pro-life chair on opposition to abortion pill: It’s ‘because we love women’
The high court’s unanimous decision on Thursday found that the plaintiffs did not have legal standing to sue the U.S.... Read more
Democratic, Republican bills on IVF voted down in U.S. Senate
The Right to IVF Act, introduced by Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, failed 48-47 on Thursday, needing 60 votes... Read more
During Mass, Argentine priest leads congregation in political chant used against Milei
A Catholic priest in Buenos Aires, Argentina, incorporated into the celebration of the Mass a political chorus used in protests... Read more
Eucharistic pilgrims go ‘to the heights’ at the top of the Rocky Mountains
At the Continental Divide last week, a priest held up the golden monstrance containing Jesus and blessed both halves of... Read more
For World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis urges Christians to ‘be friends of the poor’
Pope Francis this week urged Christians around the world to share in the suffering of the poor and to commune... Read more
In unanimous decision, SCOTUS rejects doctors’ challenge to abortion pill
The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously ruled against a physician-led challenge to the abortion drug mifepristone. Read more
German Catholics write letter to Rome over Synodal Way, warn of ‘serious scandal’
A Catholic committee has turned to the Vatican in an attempt to avoid a permanent Synodal Council to oversee the... Read more
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