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In Texas, bipartisan vote protects abortion survivors – but in NC, veto looms

Apr 17, 2019

Republicans and Democrats in the Texas legislature voted to strengthen protections for babies born after surviving attempted abortions, but in... Read more

Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB.

Rosica's Pope Francis text plagiarized from anti-Catholic blog, report says

Apr 17, 2019

A Canadian priest’s controversial 2018 characterization of Pope Francis was plagiarized, according to a recent media report. The priest, Fr.... Read more

Illinois Congressman Dan Lipinski

Pro-life Democrat Lipinski faces another primary challenge

Apr 17, 2019

Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL), narrowly defeated challenger Marie Newman in 2018 by 2,145 votes.  He will face her again in... Read more

US bishops urge prayer as powerful storms hammer the South

Apr 17, 2019

Bishops in the United States are offering their prayers and condolences after a powerful storm system moved through the southern... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square April 17, 2019.

Pope Francis: Christ's glory is found in suffering for love

Apr 17, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Jesus’ glory is not found in the acclaim or applause of the world, but in the act of suffering and... Read more

A Paschal candle decorated by Robert Faulhaber.

Omaha artist paints one-of-a-kind Paschal candles

Apr 17, 2019

Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and Caravaggio have blessed mankind with stunning works of art. They gave themselves ample space to create: For... Read more

The University of Aberdeen.

Pro-life student group sues Scottish university for alleged discrimination

Apr 16, 2019

A pro-life student group at the University of Aberdeen filed a lawsuit Friday against the university and its student association... Read more

A view of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Dispute over Papal Foundation’s $25 million grant approval continues

Apr 16, 2019

By Kevin J. Jones

Scrutiny continues for the U.S.-based Papal Foundation, amid questions of whether some of its grant activity was motivated by a... Read more

The south rose window of Notre Dame on April 16, 2019.

Famous rose windows survive massive Notre Dame fire

Apr 16, 2019

Following a massive fire that engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday, the church’s three iconic rose windows were... Read more

Debris inside Notre-Dame de Paris, April 16, 2019, a day after a fire that devastated the building in the centre of the French capital.

'Mary, dry our tears': French priests respond to Notre-Dame blaze

Apr 16, 2019

By Courtney Mares

Father Pierre Amar was praying in Notre-Dame de Paris at 5 p.m. Monday evening to prepare spiritually for the Easter... Read more

People kneel on the pavement as they pray outside watching flames engulf Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15, 2019.

Eyewitnesses reflect on the Notre Dame fire

Apr 16, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

As the roof of Notre-Dame de Paris burned Monday evening, young Frenchwoman Julie Brocas wandered the streets of the city... Read more

 Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at The Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral in Paris early on April 16, 2019.

Commentary: Holy Week and the Notre Dame fire

Apr 16, 2019

Seeing Notre Dame de Paris burning and threatening to collapse was a shock that left everyone voiceless – including President... Read more

Pope Francis walks in St. Peter's Square Sept. 12, 2018.

Pope Francis joins Paris in sorrow after Notre-Dame fire

Apr 16, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis Tuesday expressed his unity with the people of France following a major blaze at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris,... Read more

Legislation to restore inmates’ eligibility for Pell grants draws praise

Apr 15, 2019

A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress last week would allow inmates in federal and state prisons to be eligible for... Read more

Firefighters respond to a major fire at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, April 15, 2019.

Structure of Notre-Dame saved after major fire

Apr 15, 2019

Shortly after midnight Tuesday, firefighters said the main structure of Notre-Dame de Paris, the city's cathedral, had been preserved from... Read more

Dana Nessel.

Michigan lawmaker cries foul against AG’s 'anti-Catholicism'

Apr 15, 2019

By Jonah McKeown

A Michigan state representative is considering opening articles of impeachment against the state’s attorney general over comments that he says... Read more

New Jersey governor Phil Murphy at the 2018 Ripple Of Hope Awards.

Catholic governor signs assisted suicide law 'after careful prayer'

Apr 15, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act into law on April 15, as... Read more

The rose window at the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris.

5 things to know about the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris

Apr 15, 2019

Catholics around the world watched with horror as the roof of Cathedrale Notre-Dame was engulfed with flames on Monday afternoon.... Read more

Firefighters douse flames billowing from the roof at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, April 15, 2019.

Paris archbishop, Holy See call for prayer as Notre-Dame burns

Apr 15, 2019

Both the Holy See and the Archbishop of Paris have encouraged prayer while firefighters in the French capital battle a... Read more

Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris.

The history of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris

Apr 15, 2019

Firefighters in Paris are battling a fire in the roof of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, which threatens to... Read more