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English bishops adjust liturgical translation, following concern of CDW
The English and Welsh bishops' conference has decreed that in the translation of the conclusion of collects in the Roman... Read more
Pro-life groups sue DC over chalk messages, alleging ‘viewpoint discrimination’
Two pro-life groups are suing Washington D.C., alleging that the city discriminated against their pro-life viewpoints by refusing to grant... Read more
NYC Catholic schools in session while pandemic closes public schools
Catholic schools in New York City will remain open for in-person learning on a school-by-school basis even as the city’s... Read more
Jesuit magazine La Civiltá Cattolica praises Biden presidential victory
La Civiltá Cattolica, the Jesuit-run magazine whose publication is overseen by the Vatican’s Secretary of State, has published an article... Read more
Economy of Francesco speaker Jeffrey Sachs an advocate for contraception and 'reproductive justice'
The Economy of Francesco summit kicked off Thursday with economist Jeffrey Sachs serving as a mentor for young “changemakers” to... Read more
US religious liberty ambassador calls out China for using tech to suppress religion
The U.S. will be working against the use of technology to suppress religious minorities, the religious freedom ambassador announced this... Read more
Convalescing cardinal prays for coronavirus sufferers
A cardinal who is convalescing after he was hospitalized with the coronavirus said Thursday that he was praying for those... Read more
‘A simple priest of the Church’: Papal preacher prepares to be made a cardinal
For more than 60 years, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa has preached the Word of God as a priest -- and he... Read more
Vatican bishop: Ethics committee will guide future investments
A Vatican bishop said this week that a committee of outside professionals is being created to help keep Holy See... Read more
Catholic archdiocese of Vienna sees rise in seminarians
The archdiocese of Vienna has reported a rise in the number of men training for the priesthood. Read more
City repeals law limiting pro-life outreach at Mississippi’s sole abortion clinic
A law that curtailed pro-life outreach at the last abortion clinic in Mississippi has been repealed by the city of... Read more
Virtual photo exhibit seeks to tell diverse Catholics' stories
The U.S. bishops on Tuesday praised a virtual exhibit created by the Diocese of Green Bay, which features portraits of... Read more
Christian leaders challenge mandatory church closures during England’s second lockdown
A group of Christian leaders is challenging orders to shut down churches in England and Wales, saying the move violates... Read more
Treat churches like businesses during lockdowns, Americans say
As some states and cities reinstate restrictions meant to stop the spread of the coronavirus, a survey has found that... Read more
Two churches in Washington state burn in apparent arson attacks
Two church buildings— one Baptist, one Catholic— were damaged by fires in apparent arson attacks Sunday morning in Brewster, a... Read more
Fatima shrine increases charitable outreach even as donations fall by half
In 2020, the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal has lost scores of pilgrims, and with them, large... Read more
New book highlights St. John Paul II’s influence amid Cold War
A new book on St. John Paul II examines the relationship of the Polish pope with Central and Eastern European... Read more
After another major hurricane, Central America needs 'a helping hand'
With Hurricane Iota becoming the second major hurricane to hit Central America this November, relief agencies have tried to prepare... Read more
Catholic bishop urges UK officials to protect prisoners from coronavirus
As Covid-19 cases have been on the rise among the incarcerated, Bishop Richard Moth of Arundel and Brighton has called... Read more
Catholic bishops push back on Massachusetts abortion expansion
Massachusetts bishops on Tuesday continued their push against proposed amendments expanding abortion in the state. Read more
