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Pope Francis prays for victims of Moscow terrorist attack at Palm Sunday Mass
Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of the “vile terrorist attack” in Moscow at the end of his Palm... Read more
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday: Jesus entered Jerusalem as a humble king
Pope Francis chose not to read the homily prepared for Palm Sunday Mass at the last minute without explanation. Read more
What is the ‘Status Quo’ that governs some of Jerusalem’s holiest sites?
A decree going back to 1852 governs the possession and rights of use for Catholic and Orthodox Christian communities at... Read more
The most popular questions about Palm Sunday — and their answers
Here is a list of the most popular questions about Palm Sunday and their answers. Read more
Pope Francis implores public broadcasters to serve the common good and combat ‘fake news’
The pope spoke of “the devious plans of those who seek to influence public opinion in an ideological manner, lying... Read more
Catholic medical school at Benedictine College seeks accreditation, eyes 2027 opening
A new Catholic, osteopathic medical school that will be housed on the campus of Benedictine College hopes to open in... Read more
‘It’s a minor miracle’: Parishioners purchase historic church from Pennsylvania diocese
The Society of St. Joseph of Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, announced earlier this month that the society had purchased the... Read more
Synodal standoff: German bishops and Vatican commit to resolution roadmap
The Vatican and the German bishops have announced they will work together to resolve the controversial German Synodal Way. Read more
How to obtain a plenary indulgence during Holy Week 2024
A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus to remove temporal punishment... Read more
Nevada judge rules state must include abortion in its Medicaid program
The ruling found that limits on the Medicaid program keeping tax dollars from being used for abortion violated the state’s... Read more
Princess Kate reveals cancer diagnosis; Catholic prelate praises her courage, encourages prayers
The Princess of Wales, Catherine “Kate” Middleton, surprised the world by publicly announcing she is fighting cancer and is in... Read more
House Republicans include slew of pro-life bills in 2025 budget proposal
The Republican Study Committee dedicated a section of its “Fiscal Sanity to Save America” federal budget proposal to “measures designed... Read more
Four Freedom Caucus members object to Veterans Affairs IVF funding plan
“An IVF embryo is the earliest stage of life that exists outside of the womb,” the lawmakers said in a... Read more
Haiti’s Catholic bishops issue urgent appeal for end to violence
Amid the violence racking the country, the Haitian Bishops’ Conference has issued an urgent call for an end to the... Read more
European bishops call for inclusion of Christian principles in Europe
The bishops bemoaned what they see as the political and institutional marginalization of Christian voices. Read more
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
