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President Donald Trump.

New poll finds President Donald Trump losing Catholic support amid George Floyd protests

Jun 5, 2020

The Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) reported on Thursday that President Trump’s favorability among white Catholics fell from 60% in... Read more

Pope Francis on May 29, 2019.

Pope Francis: We cannot remain silent as planet is plundered

Jun 5, 2020

Pope Francis said Friday that people should not remain silent as biodiversity is threatened by destruction and exploitation in a... Read more

Bishop George Murry. CNA file photo.

Bishop Murry of Youngstown dies after stepping down due to leukemia

Jun 5, 2020

Just days after submitting his resignation as bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio, due to a recurrence of leukemia,... Read more

St. Anthony of Padua, by El Greco (c. 1580).

Pope Francis tells Catholic youth: Live the Gospel like St. Anthony

Jun 5, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis has pointed to St. Anthony of Padua as an example for younger generations of Catholics to “live the... Read more

Cardinal Kevin Farrell.

US Vatican cardinal to lead prayers for George Floyd

Jun 5, 2020

A U.S. Vatican cardinal will lead prayers for George Floyd in Rome Friday.  Read more

Vatican Media documentaries will play on Catholic streaming service

Jun 5, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

A video streaming platform is being launched next week showcasing on-demand Catholic content, including films co-produced by Vatican Media.  Read more

Catholic priest, psychologist offer advice for stressful times

Jun 5, 2020

By Perry West

With disturbing and frightening news dominating the headlines in recent weeks, a psychologist and a priest suggested that Catholics take... Read more

The statue of Our Lady of Walsingham at the shrine in Norfolk, England.

Despite the pandemic, Catholic shrine enjoys ‘biggest pilgrimage season’ in its history

Jun 5, 2020

When the coronavirus pandemic gripped England in March, the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham was forced to close. But rather... Read more

Banner at the 2019 March for Life.

Catholic fraternal groups call for prayer and justice amid George Floyd protests

Jun 4, 2020

The Knights of Columbus have announced a forthcoming novena for an end to racism, as Catholic fraternal organizations urge prayer... Read more

US Supreme Court.

US bishops ask Supreme Court to protect Catholic foster agency in Philadelphia

Jun 4, 2020

In a brief filed with the Supreme Court, the U.S. bishops argued that a Catholic agency should not be banned... Read more

NYC mayor Bill de Blasio.

NYC Mayor de Blasio: Protests essential, but not religion

Jun 4, 2020

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that ongoing protests in the city merit exceptions to coronavirus regulations,... Read more

St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans.

New Orleans Catholic archdiocese, universities sued over alleged Hurricane Katrina aid fraud

Jun 4, 2020

A federal lawsuit alleges that the Archdiocese of New Orleans, as well as two historically black New Orleans universities, improperly... Read more

Priest distributing Communion.

Maryland county's new rules lift Communion ban that affected Catholic churches

Jun 4, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Howard County, Maryland, has issued new guidelines for the reopening of houses of worship, bringing its regulations in line with... Read more

Bishop Donald J. Hying. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Madison.

Madison Bishop Hying says he will 'stand on principle' in reopening lawsuit

Jun 4, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

The Bishop of Madison says a lawsuit against Dane County and the city of Madison may be needed to ensure... Read more

People light candles as they attend a vigil in Victoria Park in Hong Kong on June 4, 2020.

In Hong Kong, thousands defy police to mark Tiananmen Square

Jun 4, 2020

Thousands of protesters in Hong Kong held public vigils for the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre on Thursday, despite... Read more

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn. CNA file photo

Brooklyn Catholic Bishop DiMarzio denies ‘libelous’ accusations of abuse

Jun 4, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn has denied a second allegation of sexual abuse, and said he is considering taking legal... Read more

Bishop Mark Seitz. File photo.

Pope Francis called El Paso bishop after prayerful demonstration

Jun 4, 2020

Pope Francis on Wednesday called Bishop Mark Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, after the bishop joined a... Read more

1992 LA riots.

How one Catholic priest responded to the ’92 LA riots

Jun 4, 2020

In the spring of 1992, then-Father David O’Connell was comfortable in parish life in south LA. The Irish-born priest had... Read more

Human rights groups decry effort to promote abortion in pandemic response

Jun 3, 2020

A total of 434 human rights organizations from 16 countries have released a manifesto condemning the push from external groups... Read more

The Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit.

Detroit archdiocese's parish restructuring aims for more than mergers

Jun 3, 2020

The Archdiocese of Detroit has announced a major restructuring process that could combine over 200 parishes into “family” groupings that... Read more