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Vatican economy council meets in person to discuss investment policy
The pandemic has increased the pressure on the Vatican’s already tight budget. Read more
Southern African bishops call for an end to violence and looting
At least 72 people have died amid rioting. Read more
Vatican’s financial watchdog highlights ‘increasing trend’ in reports to Promoter of Justice
The agency said the Vatican compared favorably to other jurisdictions. Read more
Who is the nun who will be beatified with Cardinal Wyszynski, Poland’s ‘Primate of the Millennium’?
Mother Elżbieta Róża Czacka is little known outside of Poland. Read more
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Chesterton society will feature Babylon Bee CEO at 40th annual conference
The Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton will hold its 40th annual conference later this month, with keynote speakers including the... Read more
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Asia Bibi wants to be a voice for persecuted Christians around the world
Asia Bibi, a Christian woman once sentenced to death for alleged blasphemy in Pakistan but eventually freed, now wants to... Read more
From child soldier to Catholic priest: Father Mbikoyo lives to give hope to the hopeless
A Catholic priest is returning to the land where he was once abducted to “give hope to those who have... Read more
Member seeks House vote on US boycott of 'Genocide Games' in Beijing
A member of Congress is seeking a vote by the entire U.S. House to require the Biden Administration to push... Read more
Uyghur survivor of China’s detention camps testifies to their brutality
A two-time survivor of China’s detention camps in Xinjiang described suffering physical and sexual violence at the hands of camp... Read more
Officials study miracle attributed to Italian Catholic who died at age 21
Nicola d’Onofrio died in 1964 after a battle with cancer. Read more
St. Louis archdiocese says masks optional at its schools this fall
The Archdiocese of St. Louis announced Monday that face masks will be optional at its Catholic schools this fall. Read more
The Catholic University of America announces research grant from NASA
The Catholic University of America announced this week that it has received a $64.1 million research grant from NASA to... Read more
More than 220,000 people left the Catholic Church in Germany in 2020
The figure was lower than the record number set in 2019. Read more
Spanish medical body: Threat to conscientious objection on abortion ‘unacceptable, illegal, and unjust’
Spain’s Equality Minister wants to change the abortion law. Read more
Pope Francis returns to Vatican after colon surgery
After leaving hospital, Pope Francis stopped to pray at the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Read more
Oblates of Mary apologize for 'deafness' in response to reports of graves at indigenous schools
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate had significant responsibility for operating residential schools for Canada’s First Nations and other indigenous... Read more
Cuban-American bishops state solidarity with Cuba protests
Four Cuban-American bishops issued a statement Tuesday indicating their support for Cubans seeking recognition of their human rights, following protests... Read more
Judge blocks Indiana law requiring doctors to inform patients about abortion pill reversal
A federal judge in late June blocked a law in Indiana, set to take effect July 1, which would have... Read more
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Pro-abortion protesters block NY pro-life procession
Pro-abortion protestors blocked a pro-life procession in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday morning. Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria who escaped nine-day captivity 'responding well to medication'
Fr. Elijah Juma Wada, a priest of the Diocese of Maiduguri who was abducted June 30 and held for nine... Read more
