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UK Catholic bishop urges Catholics to consider end-of-life issues before general election
Bishop Mark Davies of the Shrewsbury Diocese has issued a letter urging Catholics to consider candidates’ positions on euthanasia and... Read more
Vatican official: Hundreds of millions of Christians ‘face high levels of persecution’
“More than 365 million Christians, approximately 1 in 7, face high levels of persecution for their faith,” Archbishop Paul Richard... Read more
Catholic group urges European Parliament to address ‘demographic winter,’ protect children
As this weekend’s elections kick off across EU member states, the policy toolkit “invites incoming parliamentarians to prioritize families in... Read more
Opus Dei updates outreach to young people with new website: ‘Youth’
The new website offers testimonies on social initiatives, podcasts with prayer resources, and infographics on Catholic doctrine. Read more
Everything you need to know about devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
This year, the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is on June 7. Read more
Oklahoma judge says lawsuit over nation’s first Catholic charter school can proceed
The court’s decision was “not making any type of ruling regarding substantive arguments” in the case, the judge said in... Read more
National Eucharistic Pilgrims ‘relying on God’s grace’ as they carry Jesus hundreds of miles
Pilgrims who relayed their experiences so far spoke about how they have seen Christ’s presence in the Eucharist affect those... Read more
Pope Francis warns of ‘cold war’ in families, encourages living forgiveness
As part of the “School of Prayer” initiative, the Holy Father met Thursday with about 30 families from the parish... Read more
Salesian Youth Synod to discern their future and that of the Church
The Salesian News Agency (ANS) announced in an article that the event will begin Aug. 11 and will conclude on... Read more
Locked up: Meet the elderly and infirm women now in prison for pro-life activism
Jean Marshall, 74, and three other women with major health issues spoke with CNA about their imprisonment and their treatment... Read more
North Carolina court strikes down restrictions on in-home chemical abortions
Here’s a look at abortion-related developments that took place in Washington and in various U.S. states this week. Read more
Kentucky parish offers scheduled appointments for same-sex blessings
Historic St. Paul Catholic Church in downtown Lexington says on its website that “same-sex couples who would like a blessing”... Read more
Vatican arrests ex-employee for attempted extortion using allegedly stolen Bernini manuscript
The art historian and former Vatican employee was reportedly questioned and arrested by Vatican gendarmes on May 27. Read more
On D-Day anniversary, Pope Francis prays for men who start and prolong wars
“People want peace!” the pope wrote in a June 5 message. “They want conditions of stability, security, and prosperity in... Read more
National Youth Day in Honduras: ‘Be witnesses of the love of Christ’
Normally held every two years since 2010, this was the first time the event has been held in six years. Read more
Remembering 3 heroic chaplains on the 80th anniversary of D-Day
The extraordinary courage of these clergymen should never be forgotten. Read more
Pro-family leaders in Mexico react to Sheinbaum’s election
Various pro-life, pro-family, and Catholic leaders in Mexico have reacted with concern to the election of Claudia Sheinbaum as president... Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops’ migration committee slams Biden’s border security order
The head of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Migration denounced President Joe Biden’s latest executive action... Read more
Senate rejects ‘Trojan horse’ Right to Contraception Act
The legislation failed to reach the 60 votes it needed to move forward, in a 51 to 39 vote. Most... Read more
Colorado discriminated against Catholic preschools, judge finds
A federal court ruled Tuesday that the state’s decision to exclude Catholic preschools was unconstitutional. Read more
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