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Call for abortion clinic buffer zones throughout Scotland
Pro-choice activists are calling on the Scottish government to ban prayer and public discussion of abortion in the vicinity of... Read more
What connection does Moderna’s vaccine have to aborted fetal tissue?
Amid debate over the ethics of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate under development by Moderna, a Catholic microbiologist told CNA that... Read more
New Catholic priests voice satisfaction in priestly life, but minority report 'troubling' adversity
A survey of recently ordained Catholic priests reports that the great majority find great satisfaction in their work celebrating sacraments... Read more
Analysis: Archbishop Gregory says he won’t deny Biden communion. How will Catholics respond?
Washington’s archbishop, who will be made a cardinal this weekend, told a journalist Tuesday that in his diocese, he will... Read more
Massachusetts governor must decide whether to veto bill expanding abortion access
A measure expanding abortion access in Massachusetts has passed both the state house and senate, and could prompt a veto... Read more
New project brings psychological care to Rohingya refugee children
A new initiative for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh is offering counseling and psychological care for children and adolescents in refugee... Read more
Iraqi Christians ‘living with hope’ as stability slowly returns to Nineveh Plains
Iraqi Christians are trying to face challenges with strength and hope as they continue to rebuild their lives after the... Read more
Patriarch Pizzaballa entrusts new mission to prayer of contemplative orders
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa has entrusted his new mission as Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem to the prayer of contemplative religious orders... Read more
What Biden foreign policy picks mean for religious freedom
President-elect Joe Biden announced several foreign policy appointments to his cabinet on Monday, including a nominee for Secretary of State.... Read more
Chinese Patriotic Association announces ordination of new bishop
The Chinese Patriotic Association announced Monday the ordination of a new bishop of Qingdao. Read more
Benedict XVI’s former 'Vatileaks' butler Paolo Gabriele dies at age 54
The papal butler who was pardoned by Benedict XVI for his role in the “Vatileaks” affair has died at the... Read more
Pope Francis hails Argentina’s doctors and nurses as ‘unsung heroes’ of pandemic
Pope Francis hailed Argentina’s healthcare workers as the “unsung heroes” of the coronavirus pandemic in a video message released Friday. Read more
Vancouver archbishop criticizes pandemic restrictions on Masses
Archbishop Michael Miller of Vancouver expressed disappointment with the government’s decision to ban religious services as part of a plan... Read more
Santa Cruz historical commission recommends removing city’s last mission bell
The historical preservation commission of Santa Cruz, California last week advised the city council to remove a replica mission bell... Read more
Catholic mental health council applauds Bishop Conley’s candor on mental illness
The National Catholic Partnership on Disability’s Council on Mental Illness applauded Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska “on his complete... Read more
Catholic student jailed in Hong Kong for pro-democracy protest
Three pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, including Catholic university student Agnes Chow, pled guilty on Monday for their roles in... Read more
Pope Francis and NBA players discuss social justice in Vatican meeting
Pope Francis met with five NBA players at the Vatican Monday to discuss their efforts to combat social and economic... Read more
Bishop Malone and Buffalo diocese sued by NY AG over clergy abuse
The State of New York is suing the Diocese of Buffalo and its former bishops for failing to protect children... Read more
Court allows Tennessee abortion ban to go into effect
A federal appeals court on Friday allowed a Tennessee ban on some abortions to go into effect. Read more
Vatican confirms that two cardinals-designate will be absent from consistory
The Vatican confirmed Monday that two cardinals-designate will not receive their red hats from Pope Francis in Rome this Saturday. Read more
