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Politics divides, but Christ unites: Madison bishop confronts Catholic 'acrimony'
The polarization of American politics means that Catholics must be a force for unity rather than “divisively tribal,” and clergy... Read more
Pope Francis appeals for fight against ‘unacceptable poverty’
Pope Francis encouraged Catholic organizations on Friday to continue to fight against “unacceptable poverty.” Read more
Pope Francis calls for ‘mission of compassion’ spurred by pandemic
Pope Francis urged Catholics on Friday to engage in a “mission of compassion” to a world ravaged by the coronavirus... Read more
As heartbeat bill passes key hurdle, Charleston diocese welcomes progress
A proposed South Carolina ban on abortion after an unborn child’s heartbeat can be detected has won approval from the... Read more
Denver archbishop challenges 'pro-choice' Catholics to test their conscience
During his homily on Sunday, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver criticized pro-choice Catholics, adding that if life is not valued... Read more
In Facebook post, JPII Institute defends Biden’s abortion record
The John Paul II Pontifical Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences generated a flurry of controversy in the Italian... Read more
Church in Australia to implement nationwide protocol for responding to abuse allegations
Starting in February, the Catholic Church in Australia will have a national protocol for responding to allegations of sexual abuse,... Read more
U.S. bishops deplore Biden's 'grevious' repeal of pro-life policies
Leading U.S. bishops decried President Biden’s repeal of pro-life policies on Thursday. Read more
Bishops defend translation of martyr’s relics amid controversy
The Archbishop of Agrigento and his coadjutor have written a letter to explain why the body of the soon-to-be Blessed... Read more
Pope Francis meets World Food Program head as agency warns about child hunger
Pope Francis met on Thursday with the head of the World Food Program, as the organization issued a warning that... Read more
Vatican cardinal visits Cameroon as Catholic Church seeks to resolve Anglophone crisis
The Vatican’s Secretary of State kicked off a week-long trip to Cameroon on Thursday in which he will visit a... Read more
Pro-life, Catholic leaders condemn repeal of Mexico City Policy
Catholic and pro-life leaders responded to the White House’s planned repeal of the Mexico City Policy on Thursday. Read more
Pope Francis grants plenary indulgence for participants in virtual March For Life
Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence for those who take part in this year’s March for Life, an annual... Read more
Pope Francis to meet top Shiite cleric on Iraq visit, says cardinal
Pope Francis will meet with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani during his trip to Iraq, a cardinal said on Thursday Read more
Landmark abortion ruling published in Poland
Poland’s constitutional court published on Wednesday the rationale for its declaration that abortion for fetal abnormalities is unconstitutional three months... Read more
Virginia bishops deplore House passage of ‘drastic’ taxpayer funded abortion bill
The bishops of Virginia lamented the House of Delegates’ “tragic decision” to pass legislation that would permit abortion coverage for... Read more
Irish Supreme Court: Hospital may withhold treatment of child against parents' wishes
The Supreme Court of Ireland ruled Friday that a hospital may withhold medical treatment contrary to the wishes of the... Read more
Walk for Life West Coast draws thousands to San Francisco march
Despite pandemic restrictions, thousands of pro-life advocates showed their support at the Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco... Read more
Pope Francis gives over $100K for earthquake relief in Croatia
Pope Francis has given a Catholic charity in Croatia more than $121,000 for earthquake relief. Read more
Amanda Gorman, inaugural poet for Biden, has history of abortion advocacy
Poet Amanda Gorman made a splash with her performance at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. But less than two years earlier,... Read more
