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Pope Francis on Gaza conflict: ‘Without justice, there is no peace’
The pope buttressed his plea with a catechesis focused on the virtue of justice, noting that it is the building... Read more
French government cracks down on priest who said homosexual relations are sinful
The French government has initiated a series of legal measures against Father Matthieu Raffray for calling homosexual relations sinful. Read more
Laicized Spanish bishop emeritus marries in the Church
After obtaining a dispensation from Pope Francis, the bishop emeritus of Solsona in Spain, Xavier Novell, has entered into a... Read more
Divine Mercy Sunday 2024: How to obtain a plenary indulgence
St. John Paul II and St. Maria Faustina Kowalska both became saints, and they were both instrumental in the institution... Read more
Oklahoma Supreme Court hears Catholic charter school case
Republican Attorney General Gentner Drummond argued on Tuesday against the board’s approval of the school, saying that it sets a... Read more
Michigan governor signs bill legalizing paid surrogacy
The law reverses a 36-year-old prohibition on paid surrogacy in Michigan. Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Peruvian archbishop
The Vatican announced that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop José Antonio Eguren of Piura and Tumbes, Peru. Read more
Archdiocese of Vancouver signs ‘sacred covenant’ with First Nation in British Columbia
Archbishop J. Michael Miller called the pact a historic milestone that “forges a new relationship” between native communities and the... Read more
Vatican to publish document on ‘moral questions’ regarding human dignity, gender, surrogacy
The Holy See Press Office announced Tuesday that the new document, titled Dignitas Infinita (“Infinite Dignity”) (On Human Dignity), will... Read more
J.K. Rowling’s transgender comments could violate new hate speech law, official says
A law that went into effect in Scotland on Monday could prompt investigations into people who make comments that refer... Read more
Sacramento Diocese files for bankruptcy in wake of more than 250 abuse allegations
The process will create a fund “to be distributed to victim-survivors as equitably as possible,” the diocese stated. Read more
World Central Kitchen pauses Gaza relief efforts after 7 workers killed in Israeli strike
The Israel Defense Forces have accepted responsibility for the strike but said they did not intend to kill innocent humanitarian... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is that the dignity and worth of women be recognized throughout... Read more
Catholic Church highlights concerns regarding Germany’s cannabis legalization
Germany legalized the recreational use of cannabis on Monday, April 1, but the debate over the contentious legislation is far... Read more
YouTuber finds faith: from evangelical roots to Catholic conviction
A YouTuber disillusioned with his experience in an Austrian evangelical Protestant environment has found a spiritual family and home in... Read more
Florida Supreme Court approves 15-week pro-life law, allows abortion amendment on ballot
The separate rulings uphold Florida’s 15-week abortion ban while also clearing the path for a proposal that opponents say could... Read more
Thousands mourn slain NYPD officer at Catholic funeral
Parishes throughout Long Island remembered NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller in their Prayers of the Faithful at Masses. Read more
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Easter Vigil Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC
Although it’s unclear what the protesters are specifically requesting of Catholic faith leaders, both the USCCB and Pope Francis have... Read more
As wife joins the Catholic Church, Jordan Peterson says Easter is ‘the core story of humanity’
When asked what the cross meant to him, Peterson said “it’s the point where everything comes together.” Read more
Pope Francis: I was ‘used’ against Ratzinger in 2005 conclave, but he was ‘my candidate’
“The idea was to block the election of [Ratzinger],” Pope Francis explained. Read more
