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Sen. Marco Rubio demands Biden protect Catholic churches from attacks
“These attacks are not random nor are they the result of a temporary lapse in judgment by perpetrators,” Rubio, who... Read more
Gangs in Haiti try to seize main airport after thousands escape prisons
Stephen Destin of the Partnership for the Reconstruction of the Church in Haiti, said “international intervention is mandatory … to... Read more
Assisted suicide proposal successfully rebuffed again in Maryland Legislature
The proposal would have legalized physician-assisted suicide for certain patients with terminal illnesses. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Of all vices, pride is the great queen’
“Those who give in to this vice are far from God, and the correction of this evil requires time and... Read more
Uptick in attacks on Catholic parishes reveals hostility to faith, religious liberty
Attacks on churches are at an all-time high, occurring in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Read more
John Paul II shrine ‘considering’ whether to remove mosaics by Father Rupnik
“We are carefully considering the best course of action concerning the art that was installed by the Centro Aletti community... Read more
‘Cabrini’ celebrates the saint whose trust in Christ changed New York
In movie theaters on March 8, “Cabrini” brings to life the late-19th-century New York City missionary work of the first... Read more
Trump scores big Super Tuesday wins
Former President Donald Trump easily defeated his sole remaining rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, former South Carolina Gov.... Read more
Anonymous Cardinal ‘Demos II’ proposes agenda for next pope
An anonymous cardinal offers seven suggested tasks for the next successor of St. Peter. Read more
Catholic Church warns of threat posed by organized crime in upcoming elections in Mexico
The Mexican Bishops’ Conference urged authorities responsible for public safety to “guarantee protection and an environment of peace” during the... Read more
Leaked files reveal transgender group’s ‘pseudoscientific’ crusade, ethical abuse
Members of a transgender advocacy organization admitted that children who receive transgender procedures are too young to be capable of... Read more
Vatican on France’s abortion amendment: There cannot be a ‘right’ to take a human life
“The Pontifical Academy for Life reiterates that precisely in the era of universal human rights, there cannot be a ‘right’... Read more
Pope Francis appoints American priest to role in Vatican’s highest court
Monsignor Shane L. Kirby has been named the substitute promoter of justice of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura. Read more
Priest battles ‘hate crime’ charges for criticizing Islam
A Spanish priest is facing up to three years in prison on “hate crime” charges for his heated words about... Read more
Ireland at a crossroads: Redefining family, motherhood on the ballot
Proposed changes to the Irish Constitution would abolish “all reference to motherhood,” Ireland’s bishops argue. Read more
Catholic-run mobile medical and dental clinic fills needs in rural Missouri
Catholic volunteers staffing mobile medical and dental units have helped to fill the gaps for hundreds of patients. Read more
Military makes policy providing abortions for service members permanent
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is making permanent a policy to provide abortions in certain circumstances to service members. Read more
Finnish study: Transgender surgeries for minors do not solve mental health issues
While some have claimed that puberty-blocking drugs and transgender surgical procedures are “life-saving medicine,” the study disputes that claim. Read more
Indiana Catholic couple ‘living every parent’s nightmare’ after transgender custody case
After Mary and Jeremy Cox didn’t use the pronouns requested by their teenage son, Indiana Child Services removed him from... Read more
French bishops call for fasting and prayer as France enshrines abortion in constitution
The French National Assembly in January voted to introduce a “right to abortion” in the French Constitution. Read more
