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Pope Francis names Texas priest an auxiliary bishop of San Antonio
Pope Francis on Monday named Fr. Gary W. Janak, a canon lawyer and licensed counselor, an auxiliary bishop of the... Read more
Pope Francis: Remember the closeness, compassion, and tenderness of God
Pope Francis on Sunday urged people to remember the closeness, compassion, and tenderness of God. Read more
Catholic doctor calls for independent inquiry into DNR notices for COVID-19 patients with learning disabilities
A Catholic doctor called on Sunday for an independent inquiry into reports that COVID-19 patients with learning disabilities have been... Read more
Irish bishops decry bill to legalize euthanasia
Catholic leaders and human rights advocates have expressed concern over a bill that would legalize physician-assisted suicide in Ireland. Read more
Senate votes to acquit Trump for second time
Former President Donald Trump has once again been acquitted by the Senate in an impeachment trial. Read more
Catholic archbishop: ‘Our commitment to Christ remains undimmed’ despite the pandemic
If you’ve experienced ups and downs during the pandemic, you are not alone. So has Archbishop John Wilson, leader of... Read more
YouTube’s permanent ban on LifeSiteNews prompts censorship concerns
YouTube has banned the pro-life group LifeSiteNews for alleged misinformation about COVID-19, prompting concerns about censorship and free debate. Read more
Supreme Court ruling no barrier to ban on indoor worship, Santa Clara County claims
California’s Santa Clara County has again banned indoor worship, saying its rules to mitigate coronavirus spread are “fundamentally different” from... Read more
Lawsuit highlights abuse cover-up allegations against St. Louis archbishop
Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski of St. Louis is accused in a new lawsuit of covering up abuse allegations in his former... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Be vigorous and resilient like legumes’
Pope Francis has encouraged people to have resilience in the fight against world hunger, drawing inspiration from the hardiness of... Read more
We have a lot to learn this Lent from persecuted Christians, advocate says at Vatican
In approaching the penitential practices of Lent, Catholics can learn a lot from persecuted Christian communities, an advocate for Aid... Read more
San Francisco archbishop: State can't close churches, 'science' is on our side
Government officials cannot shut down religious services as “non-essential” during the pandemic—particularly when they are contradicting the “science” in doing... Read more
Beatification cause of bishop known for ‘ordinary extraordinariness’ moves forward
The Diocese of Rome on Friday concluded the first phase of the cause for beatification of an Italian bishop and... Read more
Catholic bishop in Mozambique hotspot transferred to Brazilian diocese
Pope Francis on Thursday appointed a Catholic bishop serving in a strife-torn diocese in Mozambique to lead a diocese in... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Experience Lent with love’ by caring for those affected by pandemic
Pope Francis has encouraged Catholics to practice charity in Lent this year by caring for those affected by the coronavirus... Read more
Pope Francis: Global pandemic shows urgent need to build ‘culture of encounter’
Pope Francis on Friday told academics and diplomats that the coronavirus crisis showed the “urgent need” to build a “culture... Read more
CRS’ Lenten Rice Bowl program to help feed the hungry amid COVID pandemic
Catholic Relief Services is asking Catholics this Lent to remember those affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by participating in... Read more
Vandalism outside El Paso Catholic church damages three angel statues
Three angel statues at St. Pius X Church in El Paso have suffered heavy damage in a vandalism incident, prompting... Read more
In time of virtual worship, miracles of Eucharist point to Real Presence
A North Vancouver church might be livestreaming Masses daily, but its pastor is ensuring his flock does not forget the... Read more
Supreme Court weighing Alabama ban on clergy at executions
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering the case of an Alabama death row inmate who has asked to have a... Read more
