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Ohio bishops call judge’s blocking abortion waiting period ‘callous disregard for women’
In his ruling, the judge said the 24-hour waiting period violates the Ohio Constitution, citing the 2023 amendment guaranteeing a... Read more
New York targeting of pregnancy center advertising violates free speech, judge says
The ruling comes after Attorney General Letitia James sued 11 faith-based pregnancy centers in the state because of their promotion... Read more
Pope Francis receives Ecuador’s new ambassador to the Holy See, Edmundo Uribe
Pope Francis received at the Vatican Ecuador’s new ambassador to the Holy See, Edmundo Uribe Pérez. Read more
New archbishop of Caracas in Venezuela installed amid country’s political crisis
On Aug. 24, the new metropolitan archbishop of Caracas, Venezuela, Raúl Biord Castillo, formally took possession of the archdiocese. Read more
New study claims bloodstains on Shroud of Turin consistent with torture of Christ
Giulio Fanti claims that a macroscopic and microscopic analysis of the bloodstains accurately reflects “the physical conditions relating to Jesus... Read more
The farm bill: What Catholics need to know
The U.S. bishops and some Catholic groups have expressed concern over some of the farm bill’s provisions. Read more
China officially recognizes formerly ‘underground’ bishop, Vatican says
The bishop had reportedly once been placed under house arrest after refusing to join the church officially backed by the... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to St. Monica’s tomb in Rome
During his Tuesday visit to the basilica near Piazza Navona in Rome’s historic center, the pope prayed in the side... Read more
Attack in Germany: Catholic, Jewish leaders weigh in on deadly terror before key elections
Religious and political figures are embroiled in a debate about Europe’s hot-button issues: terrorism, mass migration, knife crime, and Islamist... Read more
Here are all the states voting on abortion in November
Voters in 10 states will see abortion-related questions on their November ballot, and the majority of those will be proposed... Read more
St. Monica: the persistent mother of St. Augustine who never gave up
On Aug. 27 the Church honors St. Monica, whose holy example and fervent intercession led to one of the most... Read more
Author explains how St. John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis have opposed the devil
Author of “Exorcists against Satan” discusses how St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis have confronted the... Read more
Marian procession in Tunisia brings Catholics and Muslims together
Every year in the heart of North Africa, the country of Tunisia offers a unique spectacle: an annual procession honoring... Read more
5 interesting facts to know about St. Teresa of Calcutta
Born on Aug. 26, 1910, in North Macedonia, St. Teresa of Calcutta left a lasting impact on the world. Here... Read more
Why do Catholics say certain phrases three times during Mass?
Here’s an explanation that aims to help you better understand and appreciate an important aspect of the holy Eucharist. Read more
J.D. Vance: Trump will veto national pro-life law
Vance’s statement echoes Trump’s messaging, which has been consistent since April that he considers abortion a states’ issue. Read more
First Indonesian priest ordained in the U.S. excited for Pope Francis’ visit
Father Miguel Marie, a Franciscan Missionary of the Eternal Word, was born in West Java, Indonesia, and emigrated to northern... Read more
Pope Francis on Ukraine’s Russian Orthodox Church ban: ‘Churches are not to be touched!’
A new Ukrainian law, which passed the country’s Parliament on Aug. 20, bans the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukrainian territory. Read more
Pope Francis meets with families of 2020 Beirut blast victims
Four years since the deadly blast that killed more than 220 people and injured some 6,500, investigations into the cause... Read more
Building in ‘God’s backyard’: Los Angeles affordable housing project could herald things to come
Projects getting underway in California are supercharging efforts to repurpose available Church properties for residential use. Read more
