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Pro-life activists challenge German municipality’s prayer vigil ban
Pro-life activists are challenging a German municipality’s decision to ban them from praying in front of a pre-abortion advisory center. Read more
The Vatican ties of Italy’s new Prime Minister Mario Draghi
Italy’s new prime minister -- an economist nicknamed “Super Mario” -- has Vatican ties that date back many years. Read more
Archbishop Naumann: Biden’s self-contradictory Catholicism on abortion deserves correction
President Joe Biden’s long self-presentation as a devout Catholic contradicts his strong political stands backing abortion. For Archbishop Joseph Naumann,... Read more
Bangladeshi Christians concerned by government inaction after church attack
Bangladeshi Christians expressed concern and discontent with the local authorities after a Protestant church was reportedly vandalized and looted last... Read more
Madrid archdiocese provided support for 85 abuse victims in 2020
The Archdiocese of Madrid provided support services for 85 victims of abuse in 2020, 75 of them direct victims and... Read more
Bishops ‘distressed’ by DNR orders for intellectually disabled COVID-19 patients
A statement Tuesday from the bishops of England and Wales said they are “distressed” by recent reports that COVID-19 patients... Read more
Two Christians accused of breaking Pakistan's blasphemy law
Two Christian evangelists could face the death penalty after being charged with violating Pakistan’s blasphemy law after an encounter in... Read more
Belgium and the Netherlands see rapid rise in euthanasia and assisted suicide cases
Euthanasia and assisted suicide cases have risen rapidly in Belgium and the Netherlands since the practices were legalized in 2002,... Read more
Pope Francis ends deadlock over new bishop for Swiss diocese
Pope Francis on Monday ended the deadlock over the appointment of a new bishop in a historic Swiss diocese that... Read more
New website aims to educate, offer Catholic response to gender ideology
A newly relaunched Catholic website aims to educate parents, pastors, and teachers about gender ideology, which the website’s founders believe... Read more
New book aims to tell legend of 'The Good Thief' for kids
EWTN host Raymond Arroyo is releasing a new children’s book recounting the legend of The Good Thief, one of the... Read more
Nigerian bishop laments continuing insecurity since seminarian's killing a year ago
One year after the burial of Michael Nnadi, an 18-year-old Nigerian seminarian abducted and killed by gunmen, the local bishop... Read more
Vandalized statue of Sacred Heart of Jesus returns to Texas cathedral
A west Texas parish has restored a century-old statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus after it was vandalized and... Read more
Pittsburgh diocese announces mergers for four Catholic schools
Four Catholic elementary schools will merge to form two schools for the school year beginning in fall 2021, the Diocese... Read more
Scottish Christian leaders join in opposition to proposed Hate Crime law
The Catholic bishops of Scotland, along with several other Christian groups, are speaking out against a proposed “hate crimes” law... Read more
Our Lady of Fatima pilgrim statue to visit three former Soviet republics for first time
In September and October the pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima will for the first time visit Armenia, Georgia,... Read more
Pope Francis praises Coptic Orthodox martyrs as 'saints of all Christians'
Pope Francis has praised the courageous witness of the 21 Coptic Orthodox Christians killed by ISIS in 2015, calling them... Read more
Vatican diplomat: The empowerment of women will contribute to peace and security
A Vatican diplomat said Monday that the advancement of more women in leadership positions in public life will contribute to... Read more
Italy's bishops draw attention to suffering families in message to new prime minister
The president of the national bishops’ conference has welcomed Italy’s new government with a message to Prime Minister Mario Draghi,... Read more
Iraqi government imposes COVID restrictions weeks before papal visit
The Iraqi government has announced new COVID-19 restrictions, including the closure of all places of worship, less than three weeks... Read more
