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Vocations shortage? Pray for vocations during National Vocations Awareness Week
The event, which will take place Nov. 3–9, is dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life... Read more
U.S. bishops announce Christ the King novena, urge prayers for ‘freedom of the Church’
The U.S. bishops have asked the faithful to join in a nine-day prayer to Christ the King “for the freedom... Read more
Pope Francis prays in cemetery for unborn children on All Souls’ Day
Upon arrival, Francis laid white roses on a memorial stone marking the Garden of Angels and silently prayed for several... Read more
Bishop defends St. Michael’s prayer at Mass: ‘The devil has no influence’
In a letter to the editor published Oct. 21, Father Gerald J. Bednar wrote that the Vatican “suppressed this practice... Read more
PHOTOS: Historic Catholic parish in Indiana receives $650,000 to repair century-old church
St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish recently received two grants amid a $3 million fundraising effort to address significant construction needs. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of November is for those who have lost a child. Read more
Visiting a cemetery on All Souls’ Day? Here are some recommendations
In Mexico, families typically visit the graves of their loved ones to clean them, light candles, and bring food, drinks,... Read more
Conservative policy leader: First Amendment, pro-life cause at stake on Nov. 5
In an interview with “EWTN News Nightly” host Tracy Sabol on Friday, Kevin Roberts addressed the anticipated crisis of nonvoters... Read more
Pope Francis to Mexicans: Keep being devotees of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Pope Francis shared a heartfelt video message addressed to Mexicans in which he reminded the country of its “great fortune”... Read more
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Wisconsin archbishop urges change to visa rule that could force foreign priests to leave U.S.
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee alone hosts two dozen immigrant priests, and Catholics in Wisconsin are at risk of losing their... Read more
Massachusetts bishop: Priest placed on leave admitted to ‘serious sexual misconduct’
Students at St. Michael’s School in Fall River, Massachusetts, had organized a protest for Friday over Father Jay Mello’s removal... Read more
Here’s how Catholics can get 8 plenary indulgences during the first week of November
For centuries, the Catholic Church widely observed All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) as an octave, extending the holy celebration to... Read more
Pope Francis in All Saints’ Day Angelus highlights Christians’ ‘identity card’
In his Angelus address on Friday, the solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis spoke about the “identity card” of the... Read more
Texas bishop: ‘No reason’ for Catholics to attend SSPX Mass if they can go elsewhere
Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson this week stated that Catholics have “no need” to attend Mass or receive sacraments from... Read more
Bishops speak on abortion ballot measures in days leading up to election
Here is a roundup of the latest pro-life and abortion-related news in the U.S. Read more
Quebec to now allow assisted suicide for individuals incapable of giving consent
“Advance requests” for medical aid in dying may be made by individuals who have been diagnosed with illnesses such as... Read more
Nebraska combats ‘misleading’ ad campaign promoting pro-abortion ballot measure
Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services has released an advisory clarifying that the state’s preborn protection law does not... Read more
Catholic diocese in China conducts ‘Red Tour’ of ‘gratitude’ to Communist Party
The Yibin Catholic Diocese of the Shian Province announced it had led all of its priests, nuns, and “heads of... Read more
Vatican: Holy days of obligation not dispensed if transferred to a Monday
The Vatican said that certain feast days are established by canon law as days of obligation. These “must be observed”... Read more
Catholic bishops share message on 160th anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day
The message was signed by eight bishops from the Archdioceses of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and the Diocese of Wilmington. Read more
