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Lisieux House: Convent turned young adult community celebrates 10 years
A small community of young adult women in Seattle has brought life back into an old convent for nearly a... Read more
Cardinal Sarah cautions against disunity among Christians, says it’s counter-witnessing
Disunity among followers of Christ is counterproductive to the mission of witnessing the Gospel message and evangelization, Cardinal Robert Sarah... Read more
Ukraine war: ‘We’re praying for the conversion of Vladimir Putin,’ priest says
Feb. 24 marked the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Read more
Leading bishop urges U.S. to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine, two years into war
Bishop A. Elias Zaidan said Ukraine’s “schools, hospitals, apartments, and basic infrastructure supplying power have been hit by missiles” and... Read more
Indian Cardinal Ferrão to head Asian bishops’ conference amid Church’s continued growth
Despite a sharp decline in Church membership in Western Europe and North America, the Church in Asia has experienced continued... Read more
Here’s what Trump, Biden, and the Catholic Church are saying about IVF
As the U.S. bishops have pointed out, many Catholics may not be aware that the Catholic Church forbids the use... Read more
PHOTOS: 1,000 Christian youth walk the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem for peace
“The Way of the Cross… A Way of Peace” was organized by the Custody of the Holy Land and involved... Read more
Texas death row inmate to be executed in days as Catholics call for clemency
Texas has scheduled the execution of Ivan Cantu for Wednesday, Feb. 28. Cantu was convicted for a double murder that... Read more
More than a dozen killed in attack on Catholics at Mass in Burkina Faso
At least 15 Catholics were killed in an attack during Mass on Sunday in the Burkina Faso village of Essakane... Read more
Pope Francis cancels Monday audiences due to persisting ‘mild flu’ symptoms
The Monday morning telegram sent out by the Vatican noted that while the pope’s “mild flu symptoms persist,” he did... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Polish archbishop accused of ignoring abuse
Church authorities did not provide a reason for the resignation of Archbishop Andrzej Dzięga, which was announced Feb. 24. Read more
Pope Francis, recovering from ‘mild flu,’ renews call for peace in Ukraine
Pope Francis appeared in good form during his Angelus address, marking the the Ukraine war’s second anniversary and reflecting on... Read more
Faith inspires many at CPAC, including numerous Catholic speakers
Faith-based convictions were highlighted by numerous Catholic and other Christian participants at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference. Read more
Pope Francis cancels Saturday audiences due to a mild flu, Vatican says
The cancellation comes after Pope Francis concluded a five-day Lenten retreat at his Vatican residence. Read more
Beer for Lent? The Diocese of Scranton’s ‘40 Days’ brew helps feed the homeless
The Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania, has launched a beer collaboration with a local brewery to support its anti-hunger programs for... Read more
CPAC speakers urge lawmakers to embrace life, end coerced abortions
Pro-life speakers at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference are urging candidates for public office to embrace the issue of... Read more
After Alabama Supreme Court’s embryo personhood ruling, what comes next?
The state Supreme Court ruled that frozen human embryos constitute children under state statute, a decision that could have wide-reaching... Read more
CPAC speakers stress the role of faith in healing from sex trafficking
A shelter for victims of sex trafficking tells women: “You’re the apple of God’s eye, he only made one of... Read more
Catholic University installs Crucifixion artwork by imprisoned Catholic activist Jimmy Lai
The picture is now on permanent display by the St. Michael the Archangel Chapel in Catholic University’s Busch School of... Read more
Pope Francis erects new diocese, names bishop in West African country of Guinea
Pope Francis on Thursday erected the new Diocese of Boké in the West African country of Guinea. Read more
