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Thousands of Colombians protest government’s embrace of gender ideology
Thousands of Colombians took to the streets over the weekend to demand the repeal of a government health policy that... Read more
Mexican priest shot dead after celebrating Mass
Father Marcelo Pérez of the Diocese of San Cristóbal de las Casas in Mexicao was shot dead after he had... Read more
Persecution of 10 Catholic bishops in China intensified after Vatican-China deal, report says
A new report by religious freedom advocate Nina Shea for the Hudson Institute sheds light on the repression faced by... Read more
Fernández: Diaconate ‘is not today’ the answer for promoting women in Church leadership
Cardinal Víctor Fernández at a speech at the general congregation on Oct. 21 recalled that for the Holy Father the... Read more
Diocese of Charlotte launches ‘sister parish’ program to aid recovery after hurricane
Bishop Michael Martin noted that parishes need to be ready to help each other and the community even if they... Read more
French archbishop consecrates city to Sacred Heart of Jesus ahead of ‘Gate of Darkness’ event
Archbishop Guy de Kerimel’s decision to consecrate the city and archdiocese comes ahead of the operatic city-funded production “The Gate... Read more
‘Novena to the Mother of God for the Nation’ to begin Oct. 27 as election draws near
Beginning on Sunday, Oct. 27, the Eternal World Television Network (EWTN) will launch a nine-day novena in anticipation of the... Read more
Catholic leader promotes interfaith unity through charity work in Yemen
Bishop Paolo Martinelli, who serves as the apostolic vicar for Southern Arabia, emphasized the special importance of interfaith dialogue in... Read more
Atlanta Catholics plan prayer and reparation amid planned ‘Satanic black mass’
The Satanic Temple is a political activist group known for protesting religious symbolism in public spaces and mocking Christianity. Read more
Biden administration to mandate insurance coverage of over-the-counter contraceptives
The new rule requires insurance companies to remove the prescription requirement for coverage of contraception. Read more
Pope Francis to release new encyclical ‘Dilexit Nos’ on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The encyclical, titled “Dilexit Nos,” meaning “he has loved us,” will be published on Oct. 24. Read more
‘The Dark Charm of Halloween’ is title of new book by International Association of Exorcists
“The Dark Charm of Halloween” is the title of a new book launched by the International Association of Exorcists. Read more
Pope Francis canonizes 14 new saints, including priests martyred in Syria
In a Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 20, the pope declared three 19th-century founders of religious orders and... Read more
Cardinal Fernández promises follow-up meeting after controversial absence
Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández has reportedly apologized for what he called a “misunderstanding” regarding his absence from an Oct. 18... Read more
‘Transformational’ Catholic college-prep program serves low-income families
The Cristo Rey Network implements a “Corporate Work Study” program that places students at professional jobs all summer and during... Read more
Synod, Zen, and Sinicization: Vatican’s China deal sparks tensions
Cardinal Joseph Zen and George Weigel voice sharp critiques of the Synod on Synodality. Read more
Synod delegates urge young Catholics to learn how to listen to others in a polarized world
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich drew attention to the upcoming Nov. 5 U.S. elections and stressed the importance of seeing the person... Read more
Here’s what’s happening during the last week of the Synod on Synodality
The focus going forward will be the writing and editing of the Synod on Synodality’s final document. Read more
Islamic terrorists massacre 150 in Burkina Faso
More than 150 people, including many Christians, were massacred by Islamic terrorists in Burkina Faso, sources told Aid to the... Read more
How do you handle the presence of a restless child at Mass?
It’s essential to get Catholic children used to fulfilling the obligation to attend Mass weekly as well as on holy... Read more
