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Pope Francis laicizes Belgian ex-bishop and abuser Roger Vangheluwe
The apostolic nunciature to Belgium said in a statement on Thursday that “serious new elements” had come to light regarding... Read more
Lifting of moratorium on death penalty in Congo ‘a step backwards,’ cardinal says
In a March 17 interview, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo said he finds it “abnormal that a government that claims to be... Read more
Fetal homicide law used in New Hampshire for first time in murder of mother and child
A New Hampshire man was charged with the murder of a pregnant woman and her unborn child, the first time... Read more
‘Women should be outraged’: Lawmakers urge Supreme Court to restore abortion pill restrictions
Speaking at a Capitol Hill press conference on Thursday, lawmakers and activists said it was crucial that the court rule... Read more
Pope Francis changes statutes of papal basilica, emphasizing work of canons
The new regulations place emphasis on spiritual work and pastoral care and appointing a coadjutor archpriest of the West’s oldest... Read more
‘Cuba Decides’ initiative says Cubans are ready to transition to democracy
The Cuba Decides initiative is calling on the international community to support the country’s peaceful transition to democracy. Read more
U.S. Catholic school report highlights steady enrollment, school choice
The National Catholic Educational Association reported that enrollment remained steady with a 0.0% change in enrollment. Read more
St. Mary’s Gaels men’s basketball team makes history, heads to NCAA tournament
The St. Mary’s Gaels men’s basketball team made history this season by winning the West Coast Conference regular season and... Read more
Montana Supreme Court OKs pro-abortion measure for voters in 2024
The measure as described on the secretary of state’s website would “[prohibit] the government from denying or burdening the right... Read more
CUA panel: Prenatal testing poses unique threat to preborn children with Down syndrome
A panel of pro-life leaders and scholars is calling attention to the threat that prenatal testing poses to preborn children... Read more
German bishops to discuss Synodal Way with Vatican amid controversy
A delegation of German bishops is expected in Rome this Friday for talks with the Vatican about the German Synodal... Read more
Notre Dame Law grad pilots legal program for parents of children with disabilities
Veronica Webb launched the Special Education Law Clinic in November 2023 to help parents of children with disabilities. Read more
Jonathan Roumie of ‘The Chosen’ to be Catholic University’s 2024 commencement speaker
The Catholic University of America (CUA) announced Wednesday that Jonathan Roomie, who plays Jesus in “The Chosen,” will speak at... Read more
Nicaraguan dictatorship trying to totally eradicate the faith, lawyer charges
With Holy Week just a few days away, Catholics in Nicaragua are preparing for religious celebrations in the midst of... Read more
Five U.S. Catholic priests chosen to attend Synod on Synodality meeting at the Vatican
In a March 20 announcement, the USCCB said the five priests consist of four Latin rite priests and one Eastern... Read more
House members highlight ‘horrific’ organ harvesting of aborted babies
The panel featured testimony that Planned Parenthood and other abortion clinics throughout the country are selling the organs and body... Read more
Pope Francis addresses migrant crisis in Darien Gap: ‘Every refugee challenges us’
“As Christians, every refugee and migrant who leaves his or her homeland challenges us,” Pope Francis wrote. Read more
Biden pushes for taxpayer-funded abortion nationwide in 2025 budget plan
The $7.3 trillion budget would eliminate two safeguards that prevent taxpayer-funded abortion: the Hyde Amendment and the Dornan Amendment. Read more
Ballot initiative in Nebraska would prohibit abortion after 12 weeks
The amendment would outlaw abortion after 12 weeks except in medical emergencies or when an unborn child is the result... Read more
Pope Francis highlights importance of prudence, calls for end to war
“War is always a defeat. You can’t go on in war. We must make all efforts to negotiate, to negotiate,... Read more
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