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Catholic groups urge US to accept more refugees in 2021
The U.S. State Department informed Congress this week that the U.S. anticipates 15,000 refugees to be admitted and resettled during... Read more
New Jersey diocese declares bankruptcy
The Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, announced on Thursday that it is filing for bankruptcy, the second Catholic diocese to... Read more
A new church in Cuba after years of persecution
The recent construction and dedication of a church building in Cuba represents a “small miracle”, according to the Claretian priest... Read more
Vatican official tells UN: Women deserve better than abortion
A female Vatican official told the United Nations Thursday that resources that could be invested in basic healthcare, nutrition, and... Read more
Trump, Biden pitch to Catholics at annual Al Smith Dinner
Hours before President Donald Trump announced that he had contracted the coronavirus, the president and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden... Read more
Catholic diocese in Vietnam builds new seminary amid rising vocations
A diocese in northern Vietnam is expanding its seminary in response to an increasing number of priestly vocations. Read more
Be faithful to Christ, Pope Francis urges new Swiss Guard recruits
Pope Francis Friday met with the 38 new recruits of the Swiss Guard, who will be sworn-in Oct. 4, encouraging... Read more
Australian professor and French philosopher win Ratzinger Prize
An Australian professor and a French philosopher were named the winners of this year’s Ratzinger Prize Oct. 1. Read more
Andrea Bocelli will release album based on faith, hope, and love
Opera singer Andrea Bocelli announced Wednesday that he will launch on Nov. 13 “Believe,” an album based on the theological... Read more
Analysis: Two years after McCarrick investigation began, report not yet in sight
On October 6, 2018, the Holy See announced a review of its files and archives pertaining to Theodore McCarrick, the... Read more
Diocese of Phoenix seminar stresses conscience formation ahead of election
Ahead of the U.S. presidential election, the Diocese of Phoenix is hosting its biennial legislative seminar encouraging Catholics to form... Read more
Florida man charged with arson at Florida Catholic church
When sheriff’s deputies set out to arrest the Florida man who is believed to have set fire to a Catholic... Read more
Analysis of Sahel region conflict finds violence rooted in inequality
A new report from Catholic Relief Services has found that growing violence in the Sahel region of West Africa has... Read more
Dolan says Barrett is 'best candidate' for SCOTUS seat
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York called Judge Amy Coney Barrett the “best candidate” for the Supreme... Read more
Tennessee's abortion pill reversal law temporarily blocked
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a Tennessee law that requires doctors to inform patients seeking medical abortion that... Read more
Mincione used former Vatican fund to invest in mafia-linked bond managed by Torzi company
An investment fund created for the Holy See Secretariat of State to invest Church funds was used to purchase millions... Read more
Judge upholds Colorado's coronavirus limits on religious gatherings
A federal judge on Tuesday denied an injunction sought by a Protestant ministry against Colorado's coronavirus health orders, which limit... Read more
St. Therese Parish in Utah ‘overwhelmed’ with support after statue vandalism
Two weeks after vandals toppled a statue of St. Therese at a Catholic parish in Utah, the parish said it... Read more
Rockville Centre is fourth NY diocese to file for bankruptcy
The Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York, announced it was filing for bankruptcy early Thursday morning, becoming the fourth of... Read more
US bishops blast exclusion of Catholic schools in coronavirus aid bill
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has condemned a proposed COVID-19 relief bill that excludes support for children and... Read more
