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Richmond diocese to stop naming buildings after bishops
In the wake of recent sexual abuse scandals throughout the U.S., the Diocese of Richmond has announced that it will... Read more
Benedict XVI: The Church’s unity is stronger than internal conflicts
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has said that the unity of the Church has always prevailed over internal struggles and affirmed... Read more
People not politics: Pro-life groups unite to send aid to the border
Reports of children with matted hair, inadequate sleep and no access to showers or clean clothes. A published photo of... Read more
Pope Francis encourages unity in the fight against world hunger
Pope Francis said Thursday that world hunger must be addressed by all nations and encouraged the cooperation of individuals, governments,... Read more
Fulton Sheen's remains arrive in Peoria; sainthood cause resumes
Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s remains have been transferred from the Archdiocese of New York to Peoria, Illinois, after three years... Read more
The European Union and religious liberty: progress or indifference?
Despite European Union guidelines and the work of a special envoy for religious freedom and belief, the state of religious... Read more
Global Rosary Relay aims at 1 billion Hail Marys for priests
The Global Rosary Relay aims to have 1 billion Hail Marys said for the sanctification of priests June 28, the... Read more
Suicide rate in prisons raises alarm, calls for change
With suicide rates remaining high in the United States’ prison system, civil advocates are raising concerns regarding the treatment of... Read more
No evidence that Notre-Dame fire was intentional, investigators say
An initial investigation into the devastating fire that consumed much of Notre-Dame cathedral in April has found no signs of... Read more
Pope could see final draft of new curial constitution by September
Pope Francis could receive a final draft of a new constitution for the Roman curia as soon as September, according... Read more
France’s mandatory teen service program draws serious religious freedom concerns
France’s soon-to-be mandatory Universal National Service program for teens has drawn serious religious freedom concerns, with critics noting that the... Read more
North Dakota abortion clinic files suit against state requirements
North Dakota’s sole abortion clinic, located in Fargo, is filing a lawsuit against two state laws that it claims force... Read more
After forced abortion threat, disability advocate says support is key to fight eugenics
In the face of an increasingly ‘eugenic’ mentality toward people with disabilities in Europe -- exemplified in the recent overturned... Read more
Pope Francis 'profoundly saddened' at image of drowned migrant father and daughter
Pope Francis expressed his ‘immense sadness’ upon seeing the image of the migrant father and child who drowned in their... Read more
Venezuelan bishops: Country's plight requires new president
Meeting June 21 with Michelle Bachelet, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Venezuelan Bishops' Conference stressed that the... Read more
Historic mission bell removed from California college
A university in California removed a bell last week after a Native American group claimed the historic piece was disrespectful... Read more
Trump administration officials promise action for global religious liberty
With the latest U.S. report on global persecution of individuals and groups based on their religious beliefs, the Trump administration... Read more
Cardinal Burke corrects LifeSiteNews: 'I have never worked with Steve Bannon'
In a statement today, Cardinal Raymond Burke issued a correction to a now-removed LifeSiteNews article, which claimed that Burke was... Read more
Maryland Christian school sues after being evicted from voucher program
A Christian grade school in Maryland is filing a lawsuit after state officials denied its participation in a voucher program... Read more
Brooklyn diocese advances sainthood cause of local priest
The Bishop of Brooklyn accepted last week the findings of a nine-year diocesan investigation into the life of Monsignor Bernard... Read more
