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Catholic aid group to set up kidney dialysis clinic in Guadalajara
In response to the growing number of patients with kidney conditions in Guadalajara, Mexico, the Catholic charitable agency Caritas is... Read more
Colorado Catholic Conference supports bill to repeal death penalty
As a measure to repeal Colorado’s death penalty passed a Senate committee this week, the Colorado Catholic Conference has expressed... Read more
With numbers booming, Dominican sisters expand to Texas
The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist had a problem. Read more
Bishop Barron: Proclaim the Gospel more boldly in times of crisis
Bishop Robert Barron said Thursday that rather than becoming hesitant in sharing the Gospel, the Catholic Church should proclaim the... Read more
French cardinal to resign after conviction for failing to report abuse
French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, archbishop of Lyon, was found guilty Thursday of failing to report to authorities the alleged sexual... Read more
Age verification to access online porn arriving in UK next month
Next month, the United Kingdom will roll out new online restrictions in an attempt to protect children under the age... Read more
Missouri discrimination cases could have far-reaching implications
The Missouri state Supreme Court issued two discrimination rulings last week related to sexual orientation and gender identity, both of... Read more
New bill could mean more scholarships for Catholic schools nationwide
A proposed federal tax credit-based scholarship program could provide a boost for parents who want to send their children to... Read more
First Ash Wednesday service held in Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament hosted a Blessing and Distribution of Ashes for the first time this year, with Archbishop Leo Cushley... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Alabama tornado victims
Pope Francis sent his prayers and condolences to Alabama Wednesday after devastating tornadoes over the weekend killed 23 people and... Read more
Minnesota Catholics promote 'integral human ecology' at state lobbying event
At a time when, to many Catholics, politics in America seem at odds with faith and morals, Catholics in Minnesota... Read more
Pope Francis: We need you, Jesus. Thy Kingdom Come
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Kingdom of God is the greatest force in the world, but it is humble,... Read more
Lenten fasting advice from the Pope who faced Attila the Hun
As Christians prepare to engage in the fasting and abstinence of Lent, they can find guidance in the words of... Read more
Bishop objects to death sentence for Filipino woman in Saudi Arabia
A bishop in the Philippines is speaking out against the death penalty of a Filipino woman who has been condemned... Read more
Appeals court says Fulton Sheen's body should go to Peoria
A New York appeals court has unanimously ruled that the earthly remains of Venerable Fulton Sheen should be moved to... Read more
More than 20 states file lawsuits against Title X changes
Nearly two dozen states are suing over changes to Title X eligibility that prevent recipients of the federal funding program... Read more
Pope Francis appoints bishops of Memphis, Fresno, names new auxiliary for LA
Pope Francis appointed new bishops Tuesday to lead the dioceses of Memphis and Fresno, also naming a new auxiliary bishop... Read more
Australian bishops respond to Pell verdict
Following news of Cardinal George Pell’s conviction of sexual abuse of minors, several bishops in Australia have have said they... Read more
Fasting and Abstinence at Lent: A CNA Explainer
What does the Church require in Lent, and why? Here are some answers from CNA Read more
New York state moves closer to banning ‘revenge porn’
Lawmakers in New York have passed a bill to outlaw “revenge porn”— the non-consensual sharing of explicit images of a... Read more
