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Polish Catholics urged to pray and fast after protesters disrupt Masses over abortion ruling
An archbishop urged Polish Catholics to pray and fast Tuesday after protesters disrupted Masses in the wake of a landmark... Read more
The martyrs buried at the Valley of the Fallen
The Valley of the Fallen is a monumental complex near Madrid which includes an abbey and basilica, and which honors... Read more
Focolare Movement will review handling of abuse allegations
The Focolare Movement will initiate an independent review of the group’s handling of sexual abuse allegations. Read more
Louisiana voters will decide whether to amend constitution to exclude 'right to abortion'
Voters in Louisiana will decide Nov. 3 on a constitutional amendment, authored by a pro-life Democrat, which would prevent Louisiana’s... Read more
New Orleans archdiocese seeks laicization for all clergy credibly accused of sex abuse
While scandalous allegations against two New Orleans-area priests have again raised questions about the Church’s response to clergy misconduct, the... Read more
Report: Vatican investigators focus on longtime investment manager
An Italian newsweekly says it has obtained a document in which Vatican investigators focus on Enrico Crasso - a longtime... Read more
Vatican abuse trial: Victim petitions to sue pre-seminary and religious group
At a hearing Tuesday of an ongoing abuse and cover-up trial against two Italian priests, the Vatican court accepted a... Read more
'One of our own': Catholic leaders welcome Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
Catholic bishops, academics, and policy experts hailed the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on October... Read more
Mississippi abortion decision due as Amy Coney Barrett joins Supreme Court
As new Justice Amy Coney Barrett takes her seat at the Supreme Court, one of the first decisions on her... Read more
Vatican diplomat: Catholics can help UN to live up to its principles
The Vatican’s permanent observer to the United Nations has said that faith-based organizations need to help the international community to see its... Read more
Pope Francis urges Europe’s leaders to rediscover ‘path of fraternity’
Pope Francis warned Europe’s leaders Tuesday that the project of European unity is at risk unless they “rediscover the path... Read more
Order of Malta to elect new Grand Master amid constitutional clash
In normal times, the election of a new Grand Master of the Order of Malta would be a fascinating enough... Read more
El Paso bishop asks for prayer, smaller Masses as coronavirus cases increase
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso has called for prayer and a small capacity of attendees at Mass, as a... Read more
Los Angeles archdiocese offers Dia de los Muertos resources amid pandemic
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is helping Catholic students and their families celebrate Día de los Muertos amid the pandemic... Read more
Amy Coney Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice
The Senate on Monday voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Barrett took the oaths of... Read more
As Coloradans consider late-term abortion ban, statistics shed light on Colorado clinic
Coloradans are preparing for a ballot referendum that would ban abortion after 22 weeks of pregnancy in the state. While... Read more
Catholic Florida man reinstated as university senate president by student court ruling
Florida State University’s Student Supreme Court has reinstated Jack Denton as president of the Student Senate. Denton was removed from... Read more
China continued religious crackdown during renewal of Vatican deal
The Chinese government continued to enforce sweeping restrictions on religious freedom in the weeks prior to the renewal of an agreement with... Read more
Pope Francis' Christmas liturgies to take place without public
Pope Francis' Christmas liturgies at the Vatican will be offered without public participation this year, as countries continue to react... Read more
Indian Jesuit remains in jail, despite call for release from Asian bishops and international groups
Fr. Stan Swamy, S.J., was arrested Oct. 8 by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), India’s counter-terrorism task force. The Federation of... Read more
