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Vatican begins vaccinating homeless people in its care against COVID-19
The Vatican began on Wednesday vaccinating homeless people in its care against COVID-19. Read more
Second federal court strikes down transgender mandate
“Today’s ruling protects patients, aligns with current medical research, and ensures doctors aren’t forced to violate their religious beliefs and... Read more
Pandemic forces changes to Roman Curia’s annual Lenten retreat
Pope Francis has asked members of the Roman Curia to make their own arrangements for a private retreat at the... Read more
Pope Francis: Ask God for unity to ‘overcome scandal of division’ among Christians
Pope Francis urged Christians to pray for “the gift of unity” on Wednesday, saying that the devil always seeks to... Read more
‘This image is very offensive to many people’: Poland’s ‘rainbow halo’ trial begins
The trial of three activists who distributed posters depicting Poland’s Black Madonna icon with a rainbow halo will resume next... Read more
Court: Vermont can’t exclude Catholic school student from college tuition program
A federal court of appeals has sided with a Catholic high school student who challenged a State of Vermont policy... Read more
Catholic leaders in Brazil ask for more oxygen tanks due to decreasing supplies
As the second wave of coronavirus has severely impacted people in the Amazon, Brazilian bishops have asked for donations of... Read more
Private school parents will appeal to EU for relief against Spanish education law
An association of Spanish education advocates will appeal to the European Union to prevent Spain's socialist government from implementing an... Read more
This pro-life Democrat is worried about the next Catholic president
A former U.S. representative who was known as one of the last standing pro-life Democrats in Congress said he is... Read more
Connecticut assisted suicide bill would not safeguard against coercion, opponents say
Disability advocates criticized a Connecticut assisted suicide bill for failing to safeguard against coercion and for promoting the idea that... Read more
Cathedral in Ohio vandalized with message 'Jesus is Black'
Police in Toledo, Ohio are investigating a suspected arson attack on Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral... Read more
US recognizes China’s treatment of Uyghurs as ‘genocide’
The United States has declared that the Chinese government’s actions against the Uyghur population amount to genocide and crimes against... Read more
Polish archbishop asks English cardinal to intervene after ruling to withdraw food and water from Catholic patient
A Polish archbishop asked an English cardinal on Tuesday to intervene following a U.K. court ruling allowing the withdrawal of... Read more
Catholic archbishop: Church must do reparation, but don’t scapegoat orders over mother-and-baby homes
A Catholic archbishop said on Sunday that religious orders should not be scapegoated for the failures exposed by a report... Read more
Catholic saints among those to be honored in garden of American heroes announced by Trump
The National Garden of American Heroes will include statues of many notable Catholic figures, including five saints and numerous people... Read more
Poland’s Catholics and Jews mark Day of Judaism with psalms, music, and silent prayer
Catholics and Jews in Poland observed the annual Day of Judaism with a common prayer service on Sunday. Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria found dead after abduction
The body of a Catholic priest was discovered in Nigeria on Saturday, a day after he was kidnapped by armed... Read more
Pope Francis praises Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘timely’ message of peace
Pope Francis said on Monday that Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream “of harmony and equality for all people” is still relevant today. Read more
Vatican says trial of Italian woman for alleged embezzlement will begin soon
The Vatican announced on Monday that the trial of an Italian woman for alleged embezzlement would begin soon. Read more
Australian Catholic Archbishop Philip Wilson dies unexpectedly at age 70
The Australian Archbishop Philip Wilson died unexpectedly on Sunday at the age of 70. Read more
