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U.S. bishops urge more federal security funds for houses of worship, nonprofits
The U.S. bishops are asking Congress to provide $200 million in federal funds for grants that improve security for houses... Read more
Supreme Court to review high-stakes abortion case
The United States Supreme Court will review a lower court ruling that reimposed restrictions on the abortion drug mifepristone. Read more
Pope Francis says that he wants to be buried in Marian basilica in new interview
Pope Francis has said that he wants to be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome because... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates 54 years as a priest
On Dec. 13, 1969, just four days before his 33rd birthday, Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio — who today is Pope... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The Christian must be open to the word of God and to the service of others’
Pope Francis on Wednesday closed his catechetical series on apostolic zeal, delivered during his recent general audiences. Read more
Abortion advocates received nearly $2 billion in federal funds over three years, data shows
The report showed Planned Parenthood receiving nearly $2 billion worth of funds from several federal sources. Read more
Why Sweden honors St. Lucy, a beloved Italian saint
The Scandinavian country has a long history of honoring St. Lucy with candle-lit ceremonies, processions, and treats. Read more
YouTube restores HM Television’s channel, documentary on Sister Clare Crockett
The Home of the Mother congregation’s YouTube channel HM Television was restored after being deleted on Nov. 3, the sisters... Read more
PHOTOS: Rosary for Spain prayed in more than 100 cities on feast of Immaculate Conception
People joined in praying the rosary for Spain on Dec. 8, asking for Mary’s intercession in the nation and in... Read more
Victory for pro-life speech in land of Lincoln
Illinois has agreed to halt its enforcement of a law that restricts the speech and advertising of pro-life crisis pregnancy... Read more
Catholic survey shows ‘shocking’ impact of church closures during COVID pandemic
A survey released this month by a British Catholic organization demonstrates what the group says were the “shocking” effects of... Read more
Holy See celebrates 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations with the Republic of Korea
Pope Francis sent a telegram on Monday to Suwon Archbishop Matthias Ri Iong-hoon to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic... Read more
Synod on Synodality next steps: Pope to choose ‘big questions’ for further study
The possible ordination of women to the diaconate is among the “matters of great relevance” that synod delegates in October... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Colombian priest as auxiliary bishop in Archdiocese of Quebec
Pope Francis appointed a Colombian-born priest, Fr. Juan Carlos Londoño, to serve as a new auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese... Read more
Vatican: Small part of cremated ashes can be kept in personal place in certain cases
The guidance came from a letter written by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, who serves as the prefect for the Dicastery... Read more
Critics: Death stats in Canada, some U.S. states hide euthanasia, assisted suicide numbers
Euthanasia and assisted suicide do not appear in the top 10 list of causes of death in Canada despite comprising... Read more
Pope to Vatican employees: Lure of corruption is dangerous and ‘we must be vigilant’
Pope Francis received in an audience on Monday the members of the Office of the Auditor General. Read more
‘Groundbreaking’ gene-editing therapy receives thumbs up from Catholic bioethicist
A new gene-editing therapy designed to help treat patients suffering from sickle cell disease has been endorsed by the National... Read more
Why is Our Lady of Guadalupe patroness of the unborn?
The Virgin of Guadalupe is not only considered the patroness of the Americas, but she is also patroness of the... Read more
Fact or fiction? 9 popular myths about Our Lady of Guadalupe
In the 500 years since Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared, the image of Our Lady has become the subject of... Read more
