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The human cost of N Ireland’s abortion regulations: over 700 unborn lives
Seven months after Northern Ireland’s expansive legal abortion law took effect, pro-life advocates have lamented the lives lost and called... Read more
Why many Catholic dioceses offer free interment of cremated remains
There are many ways - some more conventional than others - that cremated remains, kept in urns or in other... Read more
Government to delay publication of Poland abortion ruling
In the face of country-wide protests, the government of Poland is delaying the publication of a court ruling which found... Read more
Vatican cardinal marks 70 years since proclamation of dogma of the Assumption
Catholics in Rome marked the 70th anniversary of the proclamation of the dogma of the Assumption Sunday with a solemn... Read more
Pope Francis: Pray that robotics and AI always serve humankind
Pope Francis has invited Catholics around the world to pray that robotics and artificial intelligence will remain always at the... Read more
Vatican Christmas display to be ‘a sign of hope’ during pandemic
The Vatican announced the details of the 2020 edition of the annual Christmas display in St. Peter’s Square, intended to... Read more
Catholic girl in Pakistan in protective custody after abduction, forced marriage
Arzoo Raja, a 13-year-old Catholic girl in Pakistan whom a 44-year-old man allegedly kidnapped, forced to convert to Islam, and... Read more
'An extraordinary legacy of service' - Friends remember Andrew Walther
Catholic and political leaders paid tribute to the late EWTN News president Andrew Walther on Monday and Tuesday. Walther, who... Read more
Brunei's cardinal-elect says Catholic Church can't be a 'little bubble'
Cardinal-designate Cornelius Sim certainly was surprised to learn Pope Francis had chosen him to be one of 13 new cardinals. Read more
French bishops say public Mass ban violates freedom of worship
As France begins its second lockdown this year, French bishops are filing an urgent appeal to continue public Masses, saying... Read more
Czech cardinal criticizes tech censorship after Twitter account is suspended
A Czech cardinal has criticized online censorship after his Twitter account was restored days after it was suspended. Read more
Cardinal Parolin to EU bishops: Protect life from conception to natural death
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has encouraged bishops in Europe to evaluate legislative proposals in light of the... Read more
Campaigns target Catholic voters in crucial swing states
As the polls open for in-person voting, campaigners for both sides are looking to turn out the critical Catholic vote, with... Read more
Austria’s Catholic bishops: Pray for victims of Vienna terror attack
Austria’s Catholic bishops have appealed for prayers for the victims of Monday night’s terror attack in Vienna. Read more
American Catholics recall 'incredible joy' at beatification of Fr. Michael McGivney
The beatification of Blessed Michael McGivney was a much smaller affair than many had hoped. But despite the pandemic, people still... Read more
Arlington bishop highlights work of Catholic Charities during National Adoption Month
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington has called on Catholics to support adoptive families, while recognizing the important work of faith-based... Read more
Lone director of Vatican's London property has business ties to deal's broker
The Vatican Secretariat of State’s holding company, through which it controls a London property at 60 Sloane Avenue, has only... Read more
Adapting to coronavirus, Pittsburgh diocese allows early Christmas Vigil Masses
Citing the need for more chances to go to Mass to celebrate the birth of Christ, Christmas Vigil Masses in... Read more
Polish pro-abortion leader urges 'revolt' against Church, amid Mass interruptions and protests
A leader of Poland’s pro-abortion movement urged Catholics to oppose the Catholic Church’s opposition to abortion in the country, even... Read more
Priest who denied Pope Francis laicized, bishop urges reparation for clergy sexual abuse
A California priest who was excommunicated after denying the legitimacy of Pope Francis has been laicized, according to a Nov.... Read more
