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This song will debut at the upcoming St. Joseph Summit
The upcoming Saint Joseph Summit will feature the debut of the “Song of Saint Joseph,” a new original song by... Read more
USCCB looks to assist federal investigation of boarding schools for indigenous
The U.S. bishops’ conference has volunteered to assist a new federal investigation of the history of boarding schools for Native... Read more
Cardinal Tobin, Colorado bishops warn against federal abortion funding
Catholic leaders this week warned that proposed legislation could push billions of federal tax dollars toward funding of elective abortions. Read more
Pope Francis offers condolences after ‘heinous assassination’ of Haiti’s president
President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated at his home on July 7. Read more
Pope Francis names Jesuit cardinal to key synod on synodality position
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich will serve as relator general. Read more
Pope Francis has further health scans in hospital after running a fever
The Vatican said the pope was able to eat and move “unassisted.” Read more
Mother Cabrini's order celebrates 75th anniversary of her canonization
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini is a beacon of hope and life, the general superior of the order founded by the... Read more
Abortion activists create children's abortion book
Two women who call themselves “abortion doulas” are authoring a children’s book about abortion. Read more
In London deal indictment, what is missing has a meaning, too
The unprecedented indictment of a cardinal and nine people in the so-called Vatican-London deal is noteworthy as much for what... Read more
Some abuse victims dissatisfied by Rochester diocese's bankruptcy plan
A proposed settlement deal between the Diocese of Rochester and several insurance agencies has drawn criticism from a group of... Read more
Statue outside NC parish restored after vandalism
A statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in front of an Asheville, North Carolina Catholic church was vandalized and... Read more
Canadian Indigenous leaders call for end of targeting of churches
Canadian Indigenous leaders and residential school survivors have called for suspected arson attacks on churches to stop. Read more
Venezuelan bishops to address country's situation during plenary assembly
The Venezuelan bishops’ plenary assembly, being held July 7-9, will address the country’s situation, as well as pastoral concerns. Read more
Advocate for Christians attacked in Sudan
Boutros Badawi, a Christian activist and advisor to Sudan’s Minister of Religious Affairs, was attacked recently in the Sudanese capital. Read more
Probe into Fr. Jacques Hamel’s murder shows attackers’ links to ISIS
The priest was killed at Mass on July 26, 2016. Read more
Sea Sunday 2021: Vatican calls for dignified conditions for maritime workers
The pandemic has left 400,000 seafarers stranded since September 2020. Read more
Bishops of Argentina, Uruguay pray for the recovery of Pope Francis
The bishops of Argentina and Uruguay expressed their closeness and prayers for the swift recovery of Pope Francis, who underwent... Read more
Pope Francis in Pyongyang? An intelligence chief is working to make it happen
No pope has ever visited the “hermit kingdom.” Read more
Two more US bishops emphasize the need for Eucharistic document
The U.S. bishops are drafting a Eucharistic document to catechize Catholics, not to score political points, two bishops emphasized this... Read more
‘This law makes me feel I am better off dead’: UK court hears Down syndrome abortion law challenge
Judgment is expected to be reserved until a later date. Read more
