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Papal investigators meet with laity, priests and religious of Osorno
As part of their special mission to help bring healing to the troubled Chilean diocese of Osorno, Archbishop Charles Scicluna... Read more
Archbishop: Russian invasion of Ukraine is a ‘silent war’
Speaking at the end of a closed-door meeting on religious freedom at the US Embassy to the Holy See, Major... Read more
New York Archdiocese announces appeal over Fulton Sheen court decision
The Archdiocese of New York announced on Friday that the Trustees of St. Patrick’s Cathedral are appealing a court decision... Read more
Prime suspect arrested in murder of Philippines priest
The primary suspect in the killing of Filipino priest Father Richmond Villaflor Nilo was found and taken into custody Thursday... Read more
Pope Francis says exploiting women is a 'sin against God'
In his daily homily Friday, Pope Francis issued a scathing critique of the ways in which women are often exploited... Read more
'Much-needed' initiative aims to protect churches from zoning discrimination
Protecting places of worship from zoning discrimination is the focus of a new initiative from the Department of Justice, announced... Read more
Pope: Migrants should be protected, especially children and families
In a message to a gathering of Mexican politicians and diplomats from the Holy See, Pope Francis said the fundamental... Read more
Commentary: Immigration and 'canonical penalties'
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is meeting this week in Fort Lauderdale for its annual spring session. The... Read more
In Florida, bishops' 'Faithful Citizenship' debate heats up
What some expected would be a brisk vote to provide supplementary videos and a statement on political life turned out... Read more
Abortion bill passes in Argentina's House of Representatives
By a vote of 129 to 125 with one abstention, Argentina's House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that... Read more
Police in Chile raid church offices during sex abuse investigation
Authorities raided Catholic church offices in Chile on Wednesday in an effort to obtain documents relating to the recent sex... Read more
Lourdes shrine evacuated due to flash flooding
As heavy rains cause flash flooding across parts of France, the Marian shrine at Lourdes has been evacuated until further... Read more
Stolen copy of 1493 Columbus letter returns to the Vatican
After spending more than a decade in a private collection in Atlanta, a copy of a 1493 letter written by... Read more
Pope urges 'examination of conscience' on treatment of the poor
In his message for this year's World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis challenged Catholics on their attitude toward the... Read more
Tent city for immigrant minors 'a recipe for disaster'
As the Trump administration considers building a tent city for immigrant children separated from their parents, one Catholic group warned... Read more
El Salvador bishops call for laws defending 'human right' to water
In a statement issued Monday, the Catholic bishops of El Salvador urged preventative legislation against the privatization of water sources. Read more
As Zimbabwe election approaches, Christian leaders stress peace, civility
Christian leaders in Zimbabwe are stressing the need for civility and a peaceful transition as the country prepares for a... Read more
American Medical Association urged to keep stance against assisted suicide
The American Medical Association voted this week to return to committee a report recommending continued opposition to physician assisted suicide... Read more
Papal advisors finish first draft of new constitution on the Roman Curia
In their latest round of meetings, Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals has finished and approved the first draft of what... Read more
Pope taps Lansing priest as new bishop for Salina diocese
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis has named Michigan-native Msgr. Gerald Vincke as the new bishop of the Diocese... Read more
