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Pope Francis: We have a duty to help women accept the gift of life
Pope Francis said Sunday that governments and civil society have a fundamental duty to help ensure that women are able... Read more
Facing drug gang violence ‘God is the people’s only defense,’ Mexican bishop says
On Feb. 28 a parish in La Ruana announced the suspension of religious services, stating that “we are in a... Read more
Historic ‘Requiem for the Forgotten’ Mass to premiere in Miami
The Requiem by composer Frank La Rocca “is something that’s not been done in music history for centuries,” according to... Read more
Camino Croatia: A medieval pilgrimage route restored
Unbeknownst to many, Croatia boasts one of those ancient routes leading to the famous Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Read more
Vatican: Pope Francis’ ‘white flag’ remark a call for negotiations, not Ukraine’s surrender
The Holy Father made the remarks last month in a newly released television interview with Swiss broadcaster RSI. Read more
Irish voters keep motherhood, traditional family in constitution
Irish voters by large margins rejected proposed changes to the 1937 Irish Constitution. Read more
8 of the most popular novenas
Novenas are a traditional form of Catholic prayer and are usually prayed for nine straight days — there are exceptions,... Read more
Argentine President Milei: Abortion is aggravated homicide
The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, says abortion “is murder aggravated by the bond” between mother and child. Read more
How St. Frances of Rome became the inspiration for ‘a blessing on cars’
Francesca Romana dreamed of becoming a nun but found sanctity in her vocation to marriage and for her service to... Read more
Iowa House passes bill to affirm personhood at moment of fertilization
The Iowa House of Representatives passed legislation that would recognize the personhood of unborn children at the moment of fertilization. Read more
Catholic Charities Chicago to cut 300 jobs amid transition away from government contracts
“Over the last decade, navigating the government services sector has grown more complex, and funding has not kept up with... Read more
Orthodox, Catholic representatives issue ‘challenging recommendation’ on interfaith marriage
The document recommends that the Orthodox Church recognize Catholic marriage and the Catholic Church take steps to recognize Orthodox remarriages. Read more
Court rules Christian nonprofit does not have to cover gender transition
“We are overjoyed our members will not have to choose between the biblically based employee benefits and quality health care... Read more
Bishop rules on supposed apparitions of Virgin Mary in Italy
After an investigation by a group of experts, an Italian bishop has decreed that the alleged apparitions in Trevignano Romano... Read more
Pope Francis appoints UCLA astrophysicist to Pontifical Academy of Sciences
Andrea Mia Ghez, recognized for her groundbreaking research on black holes, is one of only four women to have been... Read more
Irish voters mull constitutional amendments downgrading traditional family structure
Voters in Ireland went to the polls today to decide on whether or not to strip from the country’s constitution... Read more
Pope Francis: The heart of repentance is God’s ‘infinite love,’ ‘boundless mercy’
“Repentance is neither the fruit of self-analysis, nor of a psychic sense of guilt,” the pope said. Read more
‘God never tires of forgiving’: Pope Francis hears confessions at Roman parish
Choosing the theme “Walking in the New Life,” the pope stressed that the Lenten journey is a moment of interior... Read more
Biden promises legal abortion nationwide in State of the Union address
“If you, the American people, send me a Congress that supports the right to choose, I promise you I will... Read more
Connecticut latest state to consider ‘human composting’ amid Catholic opposition
The measure under consideration seeks to “authorize the natural organic reduction of human remains as a final disposition of such... Read more
